Blocktown
The historic Black community of Blcoktown was founded by Thomas A. and Jennie Jackson in 1884
Mr. George Peck Remembrance Ceremony
Saturday, January 10, 2026 2-2:30 p.m. Poolesville Presbyterian Church sanctuary, 17800 Elgin Rd., Poolesville Join MoCoLMP and our community partners as we remember Mr. George Peck , lynched in Poolesville in 1880. Pastor Howard (Chuck) Copeland of the Hosanna Community Church, Ed Reed , Poolesville Town Commissioner, Neile Whitney and Derrick C. Tabor , MoCoLMP Steering Committee members, will deliver brief remarks. We will also mark the passing of Mr. Peck by laying fl
Marker Unveiled for the historic Black Rosenwald School in Poolesville
Descendants Tina and Mark Clarke talked about the historic Black public school in Poolesville, MD