Remembering Mr. George W. Peck: Laying a Wreath
MoCoLMP lays a wreath in memory of Mr. George Peck, lynched in 1880, and talks about how to push back against racism.
“IT HAPPENED HERE” photo exhibit at the Potomac Library, MCPL
January 16–February 15, 2006, at Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Dr., during library hours “IT HAPPENED HERE: REMEMBERING THREE LYNCHINGS” was developed by MoCoLMP and reveals the forgotten and nearly-erased history that occurred in our county. Originally focused on the two lynchings that took place in Rockville, the exhibit now includes Mr. Peck’s lynching in Poolesville. With site markers and photographs, this exhibit traces the paths of the three lynchings: Mr. George Pec
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
IT HAPPENED HERE: Remembering Three Lynchings—Opening Reception
A MoCoLMP photo exhibit We are pleased to announce the opening of our updated exhibit, It Happened Here: Remembering Three Lynchings , at...
Farms or Plantations? MoCoLMP’s Mapping Project Responds
Did 1860s Montgomery County, MD have farms or plantations? Language is important.
Historic Black Community of Sugarland: Smoked Ham and Homemade Rolls
Suzanne Johnson of the Sugarland historic Black community in MD remembers the self-sufficient community and the delicious food they made.
Narrative of Phillip Johnson, formerly enslaved by Dr. Elijah White of Poolesville, MD
"I was born down on the river bottom about four miles below Edwards Ferry, on the Eight Mile Level, between Edward's Ferry and Seneca...."
Did You Miss the October 22 Marker Ceremony?
Watch the George Peck marker program and see the proclamation issued by Montgomery County's County Executive.
George Washington Peck Marker Dedication a Rousing Success
Rev. Chuck Copeland reads the marker, newly unveiled on Oct. 22, 2023, acknowledging the 1880 lynching of Mr. George Peck.
George W. Peck Memorial Marker Dedication
Sunday, October 22 • 3–5 pm Poolesville Presbyterian Church 17800 Elgin Rd., Poolesville, MD MoCoLMP will unveil, in Poolesville, the...
“10 Days in September” Film Showing
Join MoCoLMP on Zoom for a new film by Poolesville native and student documentarian, Joey Geehreng, “Ten Days in September—1956”. The...
Visit Martinsburg (Warren Historic Site) with Local Guide
You are invited to join MoCoLMP on Saturday, April 22 at 1 p.m. for a tour of the historic African American community of Martinsburg, in...