Founded in 1977
by local citizens who were concerned about the effect of the
area's intensifying development on the historic fabric of
Kensington, the Society counts among its major purposes:
Safeguarding the heritage of the Community of Kensington
by preserving a record of its cultural, social, economic,
political, and architectural history.
Promoting the preservation, protection, and restoration
of districts, sites, buldings, structures, and objects that
reflect the history of the education, welfare, and pleasure
of its residents.
Promoting the preservation of open space within the community
for historic, recreation, and scenic purposes.
Efforts by the Society were instrumental in
having Kensington listed on the National Register and designated
as a Montgomery County Historic District. The Society remains
active in historic preservation activities today.
For more information about the Society, address
inquiries to the Kensington Historical Society, PO Box 453,
Kensington, MD 20895. Visit the Support
page to see how to become a member.
