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Montgomery County will mark its 250th birthday on Sunday, Sept. 6, recognizing two and a half centuries of history and the generations of people who have helped shape the community that more than one million residents call home.
The anniversary comes during a September that will include longstanding community traditions, opportunities to learn about the County’s history, and events honoring the victims of the Sept. 11, 2000 terrorist attacks.
“Reaching our 250th anniversary is an important milestone, but commemorating our history also requires us to talk honestly about all of it,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “Our County was shaped by generations of people who built communities, raised families, started businesses, and fought to make Montgomery County a fairer and more welcoming place, including people who faced discrimination and policies designed to exclude them. This anniversary gives us an opportunity to appreciate how far we have come, recognize those who helped get us here, and think about the kind of Montgomery County we want to leave to the generations that follow us.”
Celebrating 250 Years
Montgomery County was established on Sept. 6, 1776. Over the following 250 years, it grew from an agricultural community into Maryland’s most populous County and a center for education, science, health, business, agriculture, and innovation.
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Throughout September, the County will use its social media platforms to highlight people, places, and events from Montgomery County’s history and encourage residents to learn more about the communities that shaped the County.
Chief Administrative Officer Rich Madaleno joined NBC4 to talk about the 150th anniversary and the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11. See his interview here.
More information about Montgomery County’s 250th anniversary is available at Montgomery250.org.
Labor Day Traditions Continue in Kensington and Gaithersburg
Residents can also celebrate Montgomery County’s communities at two longstanding Labor Day traditions on Monday, Sept. 7.
The Kensington Labor Day Parade and Festival and Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade will bring residents together for annual celebrations featuring local organizations, community groups, performers, and public officials.
The parades reflect traditions that have brought generations of Montgomery County residents together and offer another opportunity during the County’s 250th anniversary weekend to celebrate the communities and people who make Montgomery County home.
Montgomery County to Remember Sept. 11
Later in the week, Montgomery County will join communities across the nation in marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2000, terrorist attacks and remembering the nearly 3,000 people who were killed.
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The County will hold a 9/11 Memorial Day event on Friday, Sept. 11 from 8:45 to 10 a.m. at the Courthouse Square Park, located at the corner of Maryland Avenue and Jefferson Street in Rockville.
The observance will honor the 11 Montgomery County residents who lost their lives, the families whose lives were forever changed, and the first responders and others who answered the call to help on Sept. 11 and in the days, months, and years that followed.
“September 11 remains a painful part of our nation’s history and a deeply personal loss for many families in Montgomery County,” said Elrich. “We remember the people whose lives were taken, honor the first responders who ran toward danger and recognize all those who responded with courage and compassion. I appreciate everyone who helps our County preserve their memory and pass the lessons of that day on to younger generations.”
Montgomery County encourages residents to participate in the anniversary events, community celebrations, and commemorations taking place throughout September and to use the County’s 250th anniversary as an opportunity to learn more about the people and events that shaped Montgomery County.
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