Night at the Gaithersburg Museum with 'After Hours' Series

From the City of Gaithersburg: The Gaithersburg Community Museum is keeping its doors open after the sun sets with its After Hours speaker series. Enjoy the museum in a whole new way with insightful presentations and lively discussion with local historians, authors and scientists. All programs are held in the Museum’s historic 1953 RDC railcar.

“While we welcome visitors of all ages, we wanted to open our doors after hours and let the adults geek out with interesting topics and programs just for them,” says Program Coordinator Karen Lottes. “Many of the events provide the opportunity to hang out with friends and enjoy whiskey, beer or tea tastings prior to the discussion.”

Pre-registration is required unless otherwise indicated. ID required for alcohol tastings. Contact the Community Museum for information and registration.

The 2017 – 2018 After Hours sessions include:

Pizza and a Movie: “The Ghost Train” (1941)

• Friday, October 27, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
• $20/$15 City Residents

Bring a friend, grab a beer, and laugh out loud while watching 1941’s “The Ghost Train.” Hijinks and chills ensue when people become stranded at an isolated station as a legendary phantom train approaches. Enjoy dinner and a movie featuring pizza and beer from Greene Growlers.

Geospatial WWI

• Wednesday, November 15, 7 p.m.
• Free

Dr. Gary Weir, Chief Historian at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, explores the use of military and civilian maps during World War I. Part of Gaithersburg’s GIS Week activities.

Universal Life: The Race to Discover Life Beyond Earth

• Friday, December 8, Reception 7 p.m., Talk 7:30 p.m.
• $10

Imaginations were sparked when NASA recently announced the likelihood of seven possibly life sustaining planets in the TRAPPIST-1 system. Dr. Alan Boss from the Carnegie Institute discusses the continued search for life sustaining planets in our solar system and beyond. Reception features whiskeys from Miscellaneous Distillery in Frederick.

Grit and Gusto: Farmerettes & Suffragettes on the WWI Homefront

• Sunday, January 28, Reception 3 p.m., Talk 3:30 p.m.
• $10

Women rose to the challenge, making a difference in Maryland during World War I when farm labor became scarce. Their work helped pave the way to the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote. Judith Welles, local author and historian, explores the topic. Reception features teas from Hemp Kettle Tea Company.

Maryland in Film

• Friday, February 9, Reception 7 p.m., Talk 7:30 p.m.
• $10

Jack Gerbes of the Maryland Film Office explores Maryland in film. Reception features a tasting of whiskeys from Tenth Ward Distilling Company.

Located in the restored 1884 B&O Railroad Station complex near the intersection of Summit and Diamond Avenues in Olde Towne, the Gaithersburg Community Museum features educational exhibits and programs designed to spark interest and imagination about our City's history. For information and to reserve a spot, please call 301-258-6160 or visit here. Follow on Facebook @GaithersburgCommunityMuseum.

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