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HERITAGE TOURISM ALLIANCE OF MONTGOMERY COUNTYVOLUME 13, ISSUE 2: WINTER 2018/2019TABLE OF CONTENTSLETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR . 2COMINGS & GOINGS . 2FUNDRAISING APPEAL . 3FY19 MINI GRANTS . 3HERITAGE DAYS 2018 . 4FY19 MHAA GRANTS.4BLACK ROCK MILL . 4CONGRATULATIONS . 5HM BOUNDARY AMENDMENT . 5HERITAGE PROFILE . 6Common Root FaRm touR in DeRwooD.HERITAGE HARVESTWHistoRian DR. GeoRGe mCDaniel speakinGat st. paul Community CHuRCH.GET OUT AND ENJOY A LECTURETHIS WINTER. SEE THE CALENDAR ONOUR WEBSITE FOR A SELECTION OFLECTURE SERIES OFFERED BY PARTNERSINCLUDING PEERLESS ROCKVILLE,MONTGOMERY HISTORY, SILVER SPRINGAND GERMANTOWN HISTORICALSOCIETIES, SANDY SPRING SLAVEMUSEUM, SANDY SPRING MUSEUM,AND MONTGOMERY COLLEGE.e hope you had a chanceto join us for our firstannual Heritage Harveston October 20th. We had a beautifulautumn day for showcasing theunique farms in the AgriculturalReserve – and their productsand produce. The event is theculmination of long-term interestin sponsoring a farm-based eventto raise the public profile of thereserve and its many resources anddestinations.The 12 farms on the tour showcasedthe beauty and variety of thearea and every stop offered greatexperiences. We toured amazingsmall-scale specialty farms growingmicro greens, heirloom produce,1and lavender. We petted the flock ata sheep farm and visited the happy,rescued farm animals at a sanctuary.Driving along beautiful countryroads we stopped at orchards,historic sites, tree farms, and artiststudios. We finished the day with aglass of local wine and craft beer atlocal producers.Special thanks to Button Farm’sTony Cohen and Soleado’s SophiaWatkins for all their help getting thisevent off the ground.After such a successful first yearwe’re already making plans for abigger and better Heritage Harvestin October 2019!

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTORCOMINGS & GOINGSGreetings everyone!We are very happy to welcomeJamie Williams to the HM staff.Jamie joined us in Octoberand brings extensive expertisein corporate and non-profitmarketing communicationas well as all aspects of officemanagement. Jamie most recentlyspent five years with the WarriorJamie williamsCanine Connection, a non-profitthat utilizes service dogs for the treatment of traumain the military and veteran community. You will seeher work on our expanded social media platformsand marketing efforts, as well as in our cheerfullybetter-organized office procedures. Jamie, who lives inGermantown with her husband and daughter, enjoysany opportunity to get out and explore the Ag Reserve.As you’ll see we have a lot ofnews this season.This summer we officially enlargedour heritage area boundaries toinclude many new and not-sonew partners. Representativesfrom the State along with our stafftoured seven parks throughout thecounty, all in one afternoon. We saw the archaeology digsat Josiah Henson Park, toured the old school at PleasantView, and took in the sights at Seneca State Park, to namea few. Everyone came away with a deeper appreciation ofthe wonderful and diverse places there are to enjoy herein Montgomery County!This year’s grant season was one of our best. Thistime next year you’ll see loads of new offerings at oursites including the newly restored Swains Lockhouse,expanded programs at Sandy Spring Slave Museum,and new exhibits at the Trolley Museum.Many thanks and best wishes toJohn Pentecost who is retiringfrom the HM Board of Directors atthe end of the year. Since joiningthe board in 2009, John has beenvery helpful in HM planningdiscussions as well as offeringvaluable input as a regularJoHn penteCostmember of our grant reviewcommittees. Thank you, John, for your years of serviceto Heritage Montgomery.In other news, we will be working on new signage withthe National Civil War Trails Association, adding localstories and refreshing the design of the panels alongthe Civil War trail in the county. We will be workingwith the C&O Canal National Historical Park to planevents and celebrations for the park’s 50th anniversaryin 2021. We are bringing on an intern from MontgomeryCollege’s Public History department to round outour African American Heritage Trails programs and aresearcher to help with our Interpretive Master Plan.HERITAGE MONTGOMERY STAFFThroughout the year we have sponsored many excitingevents and programs. I would like to acknowledge andthank the many volunteers who work so hard to bringthese things to life for all of us to enjoy. Thanks to all ofyou who show up with great ideas, tons of energy, andgive hours of work to make the projects you love shine!Sarah L. Rogers, Executive Directordirector@HeritageMontgomery.orgLori Ranney, Deputy Directorlori@HeritageMontgomery.orgJamie Williams, Administratorjamie@HeritageMontgomery.orgAs we close the year, we begin our annual fundraisingcampaign. Please remember us in your year-end givingand know that that every dollar you give goes directlyto projects in the heritage area.Like us on FacebookThis project has been financed in part with State funds from the MarylandHeritage Areas Authority.2

FUNDRAISING APPEALAs we approach year’s end, we would like toask that you remember Heritage Montgomeryin your year-end giving. Because we are nota membership organization, our annual (and only)fundraising appeal is of critical importance and hasa significant impact on HM’s efforts to support andpromote Montgomery County’s unique history, culture,and nature.Your donation will contribute directly to outreachprograms, particularly Mini Grants and Heritage Daysactivities.To donate online visit our website and click on the Makea Donation box at the bottom of the home page. Or, forinformation on how to send your donation directly toHM, contact the office at 301-515-0753 or email info@HeritageMontgomery.org. Thank you for your support!a spRinG bloom at tHe sCHwaRtz peony GaRDen in seneCa CReekstate paRk.FY 2019 MINI GRANTSHeritage Montgomery Mini Grants of up to 2500 are available to local non-profit organizations and governmententities to help fund heritage projects and programs. We are pleased to announce 26,600 in funding for thefollowing projects in FY 2019:Izaak Walton League – 1,100 Signage interpreting native vs. invasive plantsSugarland Ethno-History Project – 2,500 Floor repair and mold abatement at historic St. PaulCommunity ChurchKing Barn Dairy MOOseum – 2,500 Stage 3 of the MOO-ISM map projectWashington Revels Interviews & research to develop African Americanheritage performances – 2,500 Development of African American heritageperformance pieces – 2,500The Menare Foundation – 2,500 Publication of the book, “The Underground Railroadin Maryland”Montgomery Countryside Alliance – 2,500 2018 Ride for the Reserve Bike TourMontgomery County Food Council – 2,500 2018 Montgomery County Food & Beverage GuideMontgomery County Historical Society – 2,500 2019 Montgomery County History ConferenceNational Capital Trolley Museum – 1,150 New and replacement museum signageSandy Spring Museum – 2,500 Phase I of a landscaping and hardscaping projectSandy Spring Slave Museum – 1,850 Speakers Series programs and eventsCyClists at tHe 2018 RiDe FoR tHe ReseRve.3

HERITAGE DAYS 2018We were delighted to see great turnouts for Heritage Days events at sites allacross the county. The incredibly wide variety of programs and activitiesoffered this hear guaranteed that there really was something for everyone!Visitors to Edward’s Ferry/Lockhouse 25 saw the always-popular canal mules and theirmuleskinners (drivers). The lockhouse, completed in 1830, is part of C&O Canal Trust’sCanal Quarters program. Dressed in period clothing, quartermasters Don Street &Linda Bergofsky interpreted life along the canal during the Civil War.Also on the canal, many of the hikers and bikers out along the towpath stoppedto visit with volunteers from the C&O Canal Association and learn more about Riley’sLockhouse and Seneca Aqueduct, the only location with both a lock lift and an aqueduct.Canal mules anD skinneRs ateDwaRD’s FeRRy.In addition to their fascinating art and history exhibits, Sandy Spring Slave Museumalso had a farmer’s market with tasty baked goods and performances celebrating theheritage of black music.In addition to all of the hard work by our partners creating such wonderful Heritage Day programs, the weekendwouldn’t be possible without the efforts of so many loyal volunteers. A special shout-out to Historic Medley Districtand Sugarloaf Regional Trails board member Chet Anderson who was on hand at the 1793 John Poole House givingtours and answering questions at one of the county’s earliest trading posts.Remember to mark your calendars for Heritage Days 2019: June 29th & 30th!FY19 MHAA GRANTSswains loCkHouseBLACK ROCK MILLMaryland Heritage AreasAuthority (MHAA) capitaland project grants areavailable annually. IncludingHM’s Management Grant,over 286,000 in FY19funding was awarded to:On Thursday,November 8th, newinterpretive panels werededicated at SenecaCreek State Park’sBlack Rock Mill inGermantown. Locatedalong the banks ofGreat Seneca Creek,DeDiCation CeRemony atthe remains of thisblaCk RoCk mill.1815 grain-grindingmill feature reinstalled period gears and machinery andrepresent the park’s agricultural heritage.C&O Canal Trust – 11,500 for interpretation andexhibits at Swains Lockhouse in Potomac as part of theCanal Quarters programGlen Echo Park Partnership – 5,703 for an assessmentof the flooring in the historic Spanish BallroomMontgomery County Parks Foundation – 50,000 formuseum exhibits at the Josiah Henson Park in N. BethesdaHM is pleased to have supported this project withan FY18 Mini Grant as well as providing technicalsupport in developing the panels. The project is anexcellent example of working partnerships betweenHeritage Montgomery and the Friends of Seneca CreekState Park, Montgomery County government, and theMaryland Park Service. Thanks to Ranger Erik Ledbetterand volunteer extraordinaire Bonnie Bell for pullingtogether a great, much-needed project!National Capital Trolley Museum – 10,000 to updatethe “Streetcars: From Horses to Electric” exhibit at theColesville museumPleasant View Historic Association – 100,000 forbuilding stabilization at the Pleasant View Historic Sitein GaithersburgTown of Brookeville – 8,800 for renovations at theBrookeville One-Room Schoolhouse property4