Rockville
Settled in the 1750s and incorporated in 1801, Rockville served as an important crossroads community, offering train and transportation lines. Rockville is the County seat of Montgomery County.
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American Dance Institute
Non-profit organization that builds artistic, athletic, confident individuals. Dance instruction for children and adults. Institute also offers Pilates. A world-class…
Ballroom Dance Company
Serving the greater Washington DC area, instructors teach the essence of grace on the dance floor. The BDC also offers…
Beall-Dawson Historic Park
The Historical Society includes a tour of the Beall Dawson House and the Stonestreet Museum of 19th Century Medicine lasting…
Elenas Dance Studio
Offering classes for salsa, cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, tango, waltz, fox trot, belly dancing and Argentine tango. The studio also…
F. Scott Fitzgerald Burial Site
Visit the F. Scott Fitzgerald Gravesite located at the historic Saint Mary’s Cemetery. While intervening years took Fitzgerald around the…
Glenview Mansion
153 acres of wooded parkland and landscaped greenspace, Glenview exudes the charm, grace, and style you would expect from an…
Go Ape!
A treetop adventure course featuring ziplining, climbing and swinging through the trees! The course is made up of numerous rope…
Josiah Henson Historic Site (Uncle Tom’s Cabin)
The Josiah Henson Site (formerly called the “Riley Farm/Uncle Tom’s Cabin”) is a historic resource of local, state, national and…
Latvian Museum
The museum encourages the preservation of Latvian cultural heritage in the United States
Meadowside Nature Center
Located in Rock Creek Regional Park, Meadowside offers hands-on natural and cultural history programs and exhibits. There are 8 miles…
Needwood Golf Course
Offering a driving range, pro shop, practice putting green and snack bar, Needwood is a well conditioned course good for…
Parklawn Camping Area
4 sites with grills, campfire circle, pit toilets. For MoCo residents only.
Peerless Rockville-Preserving Rockville’s History
A non-profit, community-based organization designed to preserve buildings, objects, and information important to Rockville’s heritage.
Rock Creek Trail
Asphalt trail is one of the most popular in the Washington metro area. 25-mile trail running from Lake Needwood Park…
RunAmuck Mud and Music Fest
This is the RunAmuck Mud & Music Fests! The Mud Run is a unique and incredible 5K run with terrain…
Stonestreet Museum of 19th Century Medicine
Included on the tour of Beall-Dawson House is this museum where major advancements in medicine were discovered.
Upcoming Events in Town
Discover Ellington
North Bethesda
Welcome to Discover Ellington, a Strathmore festival celebrating America's most prolific composer, Duke Ellington. The festival offers a rare opportunity to get to know Ellington through performances, lectures, and activities. EVENTS INCLUDE: Ellington Standards, Chris Vadala Trio: Feb 3; "The Duke," Multi-Media Lecture: Feb 13; Mostly Ellington, Robert Glasper, piano: Feb 16; Channeling Duke Ellington, Karine Chapdelaine, Bob Sykes: Feb 17; Brian Stokes Mitchell Sings the Ellington American Songbook: Feb 17; Discover Ellington -- Panel Discussion: Feb 18; Big Band Ellington -- Duke Goes Latin: Feb 18; Ellington: A Sacred Concert: Feb 19; Discover Strathmore: Duke Ellington: Feb 20
Discover Ellington
North Bethesda
Welcome to Discover Ellington, a Strathmore festival celebrating America's most prolific composer, Duke Ellington. The festival offers a rare opportunity to get to know Ellington through performances, lectures, and activities. EVENTS INCLUDE: Ellington Standards, Chris Vadala Trio: Feb 3; "The Duke," Multi-Media Lecture: Feb 13; Mostly Ellington, Robert Glasper, piano: Feb 16; Channeling Duke Ellington, Karine Chapdelaine, Bob Sykes: Feb 17; Brian Stokes Mitchell Sings the Ellington American Songbook: Feb 17; Discover Ellington -- Panel Discussion: Feb 18; Big Band Ellington -- Duke Goes Latin: Feb 18; Ellington: A Sacred Concert: Feb 19; Discover Strathmore: Duke Ellington: Feb 20
Discover Ellington: Big Band Ellington - Duke Goes Latin (Celebrating American Composers)
North Bethesda
Fresh from their regular gig at New York's famed Birdland and appearances on NPR's JazzSet, the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra led by Arturo O'Farrill, joined by soloist Paquito D'Rivera, recreate the sound of the fabled Duke Ellington big band in such classics as "Caravan" and "In a Sentimental Mood," and perform new pieces inspired by Ellington, including Erika Von Kreist's Ellington Overture and Michael Philip Mossman's Ellington Afro-Latin Suite. Don't miss this Grammy-winning band's take on the Duke!
