Historic Medley was founded in 1974 to promote the conservation of buildings, structures, objects an
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
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
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What’s a beaten biscuit? Learn more and try one at our program and reception tomorrow! We still have some tickets available!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/544626862607
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
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
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
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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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
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).
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!
The John Poole House is OPEN! Come by 9:00 to 1:00 to explore the museum. John Poole himself may even make an appearance!
Thank you to everyone who joined us last night. We had a great time hosting you and hope you were all sufficiently spooked!
We can’t wait for Friday’s tour too! If you are unable to make it because we had to reschedule, please let us know.
Have a wonderful Halloween! 🎃
FRIDAY GHOST TOURS RESCHEDULED!
⛈ Well, it doesn’t look like Mother Nature is going to cooperate this evening. However, our wonderful storyteller, Christine Rai, is able to reschedule for next Friday! 🎉
If you have tickets for tonight, we hope to see you at the same time and place on November 5th. 🗓
If you are unable to make the rescheduled date we would love for you to consider your ticket a generous tax-deductible donation to HMD.
We do however, understand that some would prefer a refund. If this is the case please reach out to us by November 1st and we will proceed the refund for you.
Saturday evenings weather looks better and we’ll see our Saturday ticket holders tomorrow!
Stay safe and stay spooky 👻!
We are so excited about 👻Ghost Tours this weekend!
We are also keeping a very close eye on the weather and formulating the best course of action if it does rain. 🚫⛈🚫
If you’ve purchased tickets for Friday, check back here Friday morning for an update. We’ll also email all ticket holders through eventbrite with an update.📧
Thank you all for your fantastic support! 🤩
Our Historic Ag Reserve Property Tour is now underway! Thank you to the 125+ people who purchased tickets to support HMD. Enjoy your day exploring local history!
There are only a few tickets left for the Historic Property Tour on October 23rd! Come explore the grounds and exterior of four local houses and learn about their history from Historic Ag Reserve Properties. All tickets support HMD!
Explore the grounds of four historic properties in the Ag Reserve
There are two exciting programs next month that highlight local history and support HMD!
October 23: The Historic Ag Reserve Properties Tour gives you access to the grounds and outbuildings of private historic homes in the area. www.historicagreserveoutdoortour.eventbrite.com
October 29 and 30: Poolesville Ghost Tours for both families and adults. **More tickets just added** www.hmdghosttour.eventbrite.com
Get your tickets now before they sell out again!
Tickets for the Historic Ag Reserve Outdoor Tour are now on sale!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/historic-ag-reserve-properties-outdoor-open-house-tickets-178412284947?fbclid=IwAR2A64ThFFACDvFSOXZrM9Vj2tmrbk6iI63SHkoAyBliuBHksbLyAzClRUI
Explore the grounds of four historic properties in the Ag Reserve
Historic Ag Reserve Properties is hosting an outdoor tour next month to benefit HMD and tickets go on sale TODAY! The tour sold out in just a couple hours last time so make sure to check back at 5:00 pm for the link to get your tickets!
Interested in the Historic Ag Reserve Properties Tour on October 23rd!? Tickets will go live here at 5pm tomorrow night!
Important Details:
What: Historic Ag Reserve Properties Tour
When: October 23, 2021 11:30am - 4:30pm
Where: 4 Historic Ag Reserve Properties: Montevideo, Lindenwood Farm, Mt. Carmel, and the Solomon Simpson Plantation
Cost: $20 per person (16 and over); $10 for children (3 to 15); Under 3 is free. All children are expected to be supervised by parents at all times.
Tickets: Limited to 100 online (more tickets to possibly be sold day of at Locals)
Timeline:
1130am: All ticketholders to meet at the back porch of the John Poole House (next to Locals)
1130-1200pm: Kenny (Creater, Historic Ag Reserve Properties) will provide a historic overview of the properties, brief participants of ground rules, ensure all participants receive wrist-bands showing proof of ticket purchase, and provide participants with detailed guide providing directions to each property.
12:00pm: Participants released to their cars to explore the 4 properties.
12:00-4:00pm: Property exploration (Kenny will travel around and provide informal historic overviews of homes). Properties can be visited in any order and participants can stay as long as they would like at each property.
4:00-4:30pm: All participants to leave properties and return home.
-At some properties, participants will be allowed to tour parts of interior structures (homes, barns, outbuildings, etc) while other properties will only allow exploration of the property's exterior.
-Property owners have full discretion and the final say in where participants will be allowed to explore.
-Due to Covid, masks will be highly encouraged when outdoors and in close proximity to others. Masks are required when entering inside any structure (homes, barns, outbuildings, etc.)
-Food and Drinks: Participants should feel free to bring along food and drinks of their choosing to enjoy while exploring (We highly recommend stocking up on snacks and drinks at Locals before embarking on your tour!). No food or drink will be allowed inside any structures at any time.
-Ticketholders assume full responsibility for any risks or loss, property damage or personal injury that may be sustained by them or their children as a result of participating in this event. Participants acknowledge the inherent risks associated with this event.
Don’t forget to stop by the Old Town Hall and the John Poole House tomorrow during Poolesville Day. Check out our new self guided tours and grab a snack from our friends next door at Locals!
The backyard at the John Poole House might just be the best spot in town to rest during such a busy festive day!
If you’ve been to our ghost tours you know Christine Rai tells an amazing bone chilling story.
Check her out at this virtual event hosted by Poolesville Seniors on October 14th.
And keep an eye on our page for upcoming info about HMDs 3rd Annual Ghost Tours!
https://poolesvilleseniors.org/event/paranormal-poolesville/
The western Agricultural Reserve is rich in natural resources, history, and folklore, including spooky tales of the mysterious or supernatural. On October 14th at 7pm, join haunted places explorer Lennon Gross and folklore enthusiast
Poolesville Day is on this weekend!!
Be sure to stop by Old Town Hall and the John Poole House. Both of these historic properties will be open with self guided tours and volunteers on hand.
Come see where it all began!
We are so excited to start hosting events again and have tons of fall fun coming your way!
First up, Sunday morning yoga! 🧘♀️
Our fantastic neighbor, Locals Farm Market, is generously hosting a relaxing morning yoga session. Join Joyce on Sunday, 9/12, from 8:30a-9:40a in the backyard at the John Poole House. Bring your mat, water bottle, and $15 suggested donation for Historic Medley District!
Once the session is over, peek in the windows at the John Poole House and grab breakfast ☕️from Locals!
Stay tuned for even more wonderful events this fall! 🍂
Seneca Schoolhouse has reopened for private programs and small field trips this spring, with availability through the first week of June! Come experience a 19th century school day!
Programs are $150 for up to 12 kids for 3 hours, and are best for elementary aged students. Contact Julie Shapiro at [email protected] or 301-407-0777 for more details and to schedule.
Looking for an opportunity to get off screens, go outside, and explore our corner of MoCo? Check out Christine Rai's ; each week offers a new destination. This week focuses on the historical Sugarland community.
https://christinerai.com/explorethereserve-week-two-the-historic-african-american-community-of-sugarland/?fbclid=IwAR127w5yj20G4EMVYL1wk_at2ecWhytQ3AV0GepmKJ_XT40mwgK0EhDaqEg
Week Two : The Historic African-American Community of Sugarland With Halloween behind us and our clocks set back an hour, we are now firmly in the fall season. Leaves rattle in th…
Help HMD and 2 other local non-profits doing good work in and around Poolesville....
Canvas prints of these images by Martin Radigan -- taken locally -- are currently on display at Watershed Cafe through the end of the month. Once they come down I'm going to sell each for cost plus $100 -- that $100 going to local charity. I will split 100% of the profits with 3 of my favorite local charities: WUMCO, Historic Medley District, and Montgomery Countryside Alliance. These are printed on canvas and mounted to 1.5 inch frames (they stand out from the wall but are not actually framed), museum quality prints ready to hang. Size and cost of each print below. First come first served. Pick up at my house after 2/1. Message me to arrange payment. Here's a chance to own some wall bling at significantly lower price than usual and support the good work of WUMCO, HMD, and MCA.
Beallsville Garage 30x17", $212 (*SOLD*)
Black and White Stone Barn 36x18", $230
Farm, Long Exposure at Sunrise 30x19", $212
Farm at Sunset with Sheep and Sugarloaf 38x13", $213 (*SOLD*)
Storm Cloud over Farmstead 30x20", $218
Black and White House with Sun Rays 26x16", $199
Sunflowers 32x20", $224
Tree with Shadows 36x21", $231
Eagle in Tree 15x11", $166
Those of us at HMD are humbled to be part of the coalition supporting the Montgomery County Lynching Memorial Project. Today a moving remembrance and soil collection ceremony was held in Poolesville, in honor of lynching victim George Peck (c. 1858-1880).
Many thanks to Kenny Sholes for planning this amazing tour to benefit Historic Medley District!
The Heritage Harvest Festival is today and tomorrow! You can choose from 25 local farms to visit; enjoy farm markets, local produce and wine, farm animals, and more. Note that some farms will only be open on Saturday. View the brochure:https://www.heritagemontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/HH19-brochure-for-web.pdf
Coming out to Poolesville Day? Make sure to stop by Old Town Hall and the newly renovated John Poole House. Check out our Civil War artifacts and Poolesville history!
What an amazing night! Thanks to the Town of Poolesville and the Friday on the Commons Committee for making the Uncommon Dinner a wonderful event on behalf of HMD. We at HMD appreciate all of your hard work and vision!
Tickets to next month’s Historic Property Tour are now on sale! Get your seat on the bus now— tickets are limited and selling fast! All proceeds benefit Historic Medley District.
COME EXPLORE WITH US! Don't miss this special opportunity to discover some of the most captivating historic properties of the Ag Reserve: Solomon Simpson Plantation, Monocacy Cemetery, Aix La Chapelle, Rocklands, the Upton Darby House, and East Oaks. Your ticket gets you a seat on the bus, access to...
Exciting event coming up!
Save the Date and Come Explore With Us!
October 27, 2019
Many of you have asked for a home tour event. Very excited to announce that the first one will take place in October!
The tour includes a guided bus (thanks Calleva!) taking us to each of the properties, going inside each of these amazing homes, and knowledgeable experts guiding you at each site!
Properties on the Tour: Aix La Chapelle, Rocklands, Solomon Simpson Plantation, Monocacy Cemetery and Chapel, and the Upton Darby House/Poole Store.
Tickets will go on sale next Saturday, September 14th at 10am. (More details on the event coming this week).
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