Ever wondered about the story behind that dusty trunk in the attic or wanted to map out your family tree? History isn’t just in a textbook — it’s in your home. Join the museum and local experts to learn how to uncover, preserve, and share your family history. 250th Theme: Doing History Micro-Talk Schedule 12:30 p.m. – Saving Family Stories with the Gaithersburg Community Museum 1 p.m. – Getting Started in Doing Genealogy with the Montgomery County Genealogical Society 1:30 p.m. – Historic Home History and Care with Montgomery Preservation, Inc. (Karen Burditt) 2 p.m. – Creating a Family Archives with Historic Takoma 2:30 p.m. – African American Genealogy with the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society Plus, explore live demonstrations and talk with representatives from the Gaithersburg Historic District Commission, the Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission, Historic Takoma, and more, including MPI – make sure to stop by and say hi!
Preserving, protecting, and promoting Montgomery County’s rich architectural heritage and history.
