Charming Town of Poolesville, Maryland Celebrates Sesquicentennial Anniversary

Charming Town of Poolesville, Maryland Celebrates Sesquicentennial Anniversary

150th Anniversary Celebration Kicks-Off Series of Activities and Events

The Town of Poolesville officially kicked-off its Sesquicentennial year with a ceremony at the Town Commission meeting on Monday, March 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. The ceremony was held at Poolesville Town Hall, 19721 Beall Street, Poolesville, Md.

The kick-off ceremony included the Town officials officially recognizing the 150th anniversary and a review of some of the key milestones in the Town’s storied history. The event also included discussions about more celebrations taking place throughout the anniversary year to commemorate the town’s founding in 1867.

“Celebrating our 150 years of rich history is important as we reflect upon our great founders, their goals for our community, and the moments etched throughout our history that has contributed to the fabric of the charming community Poolesville is known for today in Montgomery County, Maryland,” commented Jim Brown, President of the Poolesville Town Commission. “Our series of anniversary events will mirror the small town charm of our community and the people who make our town so welcoming for families and businesses to thrive.”

Some highlights of the Town’s planned activities and events that will take place for the remainder of the year include, but are not limited to: re-creating a photographic moment from 1867 when the townspeople gathered in the center of town for a group photo, the burial of a 2017 time capsule filled with current items of interest, and an eight-week scavenger hunt to learn more about the Township’s historical moments. Participants will have the opportunity to receive commemorative Poolesville 150th anniversary souvenirs.

For more information about the Town of Poolesville’s Sesquicentennial Anniversary celebrations, visit www.poolesvillemd.gov, find us on Twitter at: @Poolesville_MD or call (301) 428-8927.

* Photo Information: Photo Credit: Town of Poolesville - Poolesville Commissioners (L to R) Chuck Stump, Valaree Dickerson, Jim Brown surrounded by County Executive Ike Leggett and Councilmembers Pres. Roger Berliner, George Leventhal, Craig Rice, and Hans Riemer

About Poolesville, Maryland

The Town of Poolesville (Incorporated 1867) is a historic, yet progressive and business-friendly community centrally located in the heart of Montgomery County's vaunted Agricultural Reserve. Just 33 miles from Washington, D.C., Poolesville is also conveniently located to nearby Frederick, Gaithersburg and Rockville Maryland, as well as to Leesburg, Virginia. Poolesville is the proud home of top-ranked Poolesville High School and Blue Ribbon and Character Award winning John Poole Middle School. Visit www.poolesvillemd.gov for more about Poolesville.

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