Historic Medley District, Inc.

07/15/2024

Come this Wednesday, July 17th at 6:30 pm to a forum on the history and impact of local ferries at the Poolesville Methodist Church.

05/01/2024

Our 50th anniversary event tickets are now SOLD OUT!! Thank you all for your support of HMD!

A fundraiser to celebrate 50 years of HMD preservation and programming

04/30/2024

We have only 7 tickets left for our 50th anniversary fundraiser at beautiful Bally Cliff Farm on May 9th! Join us for an evening of celebration, dinner, drinks, and music! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/861664270027

04/04/2024

Tickets are selling fast to HMD’s 50th anniversary celebration and fundraiser! We hope you’ll join us for an evening at Bally Cliff Farm with a full dinner, open bar, and music. Each ticket includes a donation to continue Historic Medley District’s preservation and programming.

A fundraiser to celebrate 50 years of HMD preservation and programming

03/16/2024

Tickets are now on sale for a special evening celebrating 50 years of Historic Medley District!

A fundraiser to celebrate 50 years of HMD preservation and programming

03/10/2024

Our photo exhibit opens today at 2!

03/03/2024

Join us next Sunday for the opening of our photography exhibition!

12/31/2023

Love the tidewater style and side profile of the John Poole House (ca.1793). This style, largely influenced by homes built in the early 1700s on the eastern shore of Maryland, is most typically characterized by the double chimneys and the longer sloped rear roof line. I wonder if old John Poole threw any New Years parties here!?

11/25/2023

This hear from State Archaeologist, Dr. Matt McKnight, about the history of Native American identity in Maryland through time and the "Piscataways' remarkable survival and resilience." Check out the blog post here: https://mdhistoricaltrust.wordpress.com/2023/11/24/the-remarkable-survival-and-resilience-of-marylands-piscataway-peoples/

Image from the Native Land Map project, an ongoing project that is working towards mapping traditional Indigenous territories. You can read more about the project and their mission here: https://native-land.ca

11/02/2023

https://www.historicmedley.org/calling-all-photographers/
Historic Medley District is hosting a photo contest from October 10 to November 14. It’s time to get your camera out and take a drive around our heralded and nationally recognized Ag Reserve! Capture its beauty and diversity in your photos from all over the area’s small towns, rolling hills, acres of open meadows, interesting architecture, animals, and people enjoying our treasured land.

All photos will be judged and displayed in January 2024 in HMD’s new exhibit hall at the Old Town Hall Bank Museum. Please mat or frame your photos of any size and deliver them to Maureen O’Connell. For more information, please email Maureen at [email protected].

Historic Medley District is hosting a photo contest from October 10 to November 14. It’s time to get your camera out and take a drive around our heralded and nationally recognized Ag Reserve! Capture its beauty and diversity in your photos from all over the area’s small towns, rolling hills, acr...

10/25/2023

Only a few tickets left to our popular ghost tours! Friday night features old favorite ghost stories and Saturday night has some new ones. 👻

Historic walking ghost tour through downtown Poolesville

10/19/2023

Tickets on sale now. Hurry, they go fast!
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05/31/2023

Today is the last day to get your tickets for Cocktails in the Garden! Thank you to all who have purchased tickets already. We are looking to a lovely evening in the garden and at the John Poole House tomorrow!

A summer evening of cocktails and history in the garden

05/26/2023

Tickets to our Cocktails in the Garden event are going fast! Get yours now!

A summer evening of cocktails and history in the garden

05/22/2023

Join us for a Cocktails in the Garden on June 1st! Tickets on sale now https://www.eventbrite.com/e/638828773057

05/20/2023

Great day for our SOLD OUT Historic Ag Reserve Properties tour! Thank you for the 150 people who purchased tickets to support HMD. And a huge thank you to the property homeowners for sharing your homes and preservation efforts with us.

04/27/2023

Only 5 tickets left to the Historic Ag Reserve Properties Tour! You don’t want to miss this!

Explore six unique historic properties

04/22/2023

Get your tickets before they sell out! All proceeds benefit Historic Medley District, Inc.!

Explore six unique historic properties

03/06/2023

Join us for our next lecture in our 2023 Program Series: African American Schools in Western Montgomery County. This is a FREE event but advance registration is required since space is limited. Get your free tickets here!

A history and reflection of African American education in Western Montgomery County

02/26/2023

Last call for tickets to our culinary history program this afternoon! Come out and learn about cooking traditions in Montgomery County, try some new food, and join us for a wine reception and book signing.

Claudia Kousoulas and Ellen Letourneau present from their recent book A Culinary History of Montgomery County

02/26/2023

02/25/2023

What’s a beaten biscuit? Learn more and try one at our program and reception tomorrow! We still have some tickets available!

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02/21/2023

Don’t forget to get your tickets to our program for this Sunday! Learn about the culinary history of Montgomery County and join us for a wine and appetizer reception following the talk!

Claudia Kousoulas and Ellen Letourneau present from their recent book A Culinary History of Montgomery County

02/11/2023

Our 2023 Program Series starts this month! Tickets are now available for “Two Montgomery County Cooks.” Local authors Claudia Kousoulas and Ellen Letourneau will present stories from their recent book A Culinary History of Montgomery Country.

Following the lecture, attendees will enjoy a book signing and wine reception with small bites prepared from the book.

Space is limited— get your tickets now!

Claudia Kousoulas and Ellen Letourneau present from their recent book A Culinary History of Montgomery County

12/03/2022

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at the Members Holiday Wine and Cheese tomorrow! All members are invited— become a member or renew your membership today at http://www.historicmedley.org/join-hmd/

Then let us know if you can attend the event tomorrow evening. Hope to see you there! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/member-holiday-open-house-tickets-470772462107

11/29/2022

This Giving Tuesday, support our preservation and programs at Seneca Schoolhouse, Old Town Hall, and the John Poole House Museum by donating to HMD!

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10/25/2022

Friday night and Saturday 8:00 ghost tours are now SOLD OUT! We still have some openings for the 6:00 tour this Saturday— get yours now!

A walking ghost tour throughout downtown Poolesville

10/04/2022

HMD is proud to partner with the Montgomery County Lynching Memorial Project (MoCoLMP) on the installation of a historical marker to recognize the lynching of Mr. George Peck. Join MoCoLMP and partners in a town conversation on Tuesday Oct. 25th. Registration is required (see attached flyer).

10/01/2022

It may be a rainy morning, but the John Poole House will still be open! Come by between 9:00 and 1:00 today to see the museum. And bonus— visitors today will have the first chance to purchase ghost tour tickets before they go live next week!