Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in Montgomery County, Maryland
Planning your trip for America 250? Come explore the history of Montgomery County, Maryland, during MoCo 250. We’re located right on the doorstep of Washington, DC, where history thrives. As the nation prepares to celebrate the Sesquicentennial anniversary of our country and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. MoCo offers a uniquely rich tapestry of historic sites, African American heritage, and vibrant cultural experiences.
Montgomery County History You Didn’t Know!
Presidential Assassination Artifact
The bullet that killed President Abraham Lincoln is located here, along with other important artifacts dealing with medicine in the Civil War.
After the British burned the White House and Capitol building on August 28, 1814, President James Madison fled to the town of Brookeville, where it was named the United States Capitol for a Day.
Town of Brookeville
Brookeville, MD
Inspiration for a Known Novel
Rev. Josiah Henson, who was enslaved in Montgomery County, was the inspiration for Harriett Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
Built in 1927, Woodend was designed by John Russell Pope (Jefferson Memorial, DAR Constitution Hall, National Gallery of Art, etc.) Read more…
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