The Kensington Historical Society has a vast collection of historical material in its archive collection including pictures, news articles, and much more. Its office is open by appointment. Email us at info@kensingtonhistpry.org or call 240-621-2881.
Silver Strings is a Chesapeake Bay area folk, bluegrass, blues, traditional, and contemporary music string band. The band donates all of its net profits to Shepherd's Table in Silver Spring to help feed those in need in the community.
All aboard! Calling all train enthusiasts from the smallest fans to the biggest history buffs, and everyone in between. The National Capital Trackers, chug into Town and set up an enormous display electric trains on multiple layouts, with train whistles, steam depots and bridges. Also included is live music and activities for children. The event is […]
All aboard! Calling all train enthusiasts from the smallest fans to the biggest history buffs, and everyone in between. The National Capital Trackers, chug into Town and set up an enormous display electric trains on multiple layouts, with train whistles, steam depots and bridges. Also included is live music and activities for children. The event is […]
The KHS board members and committee members meet monthly to discuss ongoing initiatives. These meetings are open to the public and participation is encouraged. Meetings are located in the lower level of the Town Hall (Armory) building (conference room 1).
Isn’t That So delivers a choice mix of folk, country, blues and swing, featuring exceptional vocal and instrumental work. The band is a veteran of the Washington Folk Festival held at Glen Echo Park (scheduled for June 5th this year).
Organized by the Friends of Warner Circle with support from the Town of Kensington, Kensington Historical Society, and the KTown Ladies, Opera in the Circle features a group of local, professional opera performers singing popular arias and duets. They will be led by conductor Giovanni Reggioli. The concert will take place at Warner Circle Park […]
Speaker: Local author and historian Robert Engelman Come join us for an evening with local historian and author Robert Engelman. Mr. Engelman will share what he learned from an extensive project researching the history of enslavement in the area. His work is an eye-opening account exploring the history of the property and the people enslaved […]
Acoustic American Songbook material as well as other popular and vintage swing tunes.
Kensington Town Hall, Lower Level,
3710 Mitchell Street, Kensington, MD 20895
Visit the Archives by appointment.