History Lives Here
Drop by to learn more about local history and check out our maps. We have books, historical maps, and Historic Takoma tote bags for sale.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Local resident Robert Engelman shares his research on enslavers and the enslaved from the Wheaton-Kensington area to Takoma Park, from the late 17th century to the Civil War and after.
Presented by local resident and architect Marty Shore
Please join us for a reception featuring our new exhibit, Bringing the World to Takoma. Mix and mingle with neighbors and some of Takoma’s Peace Corps veterans to learn about their experiences volunteering abroad and the connections to life in Takoma.
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This year’s Takoma Park July 4 parade, Celebrating the People of Takoma Park: Elders, History and the Democratic Spirit features Historic Takoma as the Grand Marshal. We are pleased to accept this honor!!
Historic Takoma was established in 1979 to preserve, protect, and share the history and culture of Takoma Park (in the District of Columbia and Maryland). For nearly 50 years we have advocated for the community – the recognition of the wonderful architecture dating to the late 19th century, the revitalization of the commercial areas, the collection of artifacts and stories, and sharing through walking tours, lectures and talks, and workshops. The annual spring Takoma Park House and Garden Tour provides an opportunity to share the many wonderful gems of Takoma Park’s neighborhoods.
Our building at 7328 Carroll Avenue, in the Takoma Junction commercial area, houses extensive archives of documents, photographs, maps, books, and objects that document Takoma Park history. These can be searched through our online collections catalog and in person by visiting our Reading Room. Throughout the year the building hosts lectures on historical topics, talks by Takoma Park authors, and workshops on topics such as house history research. Visit our storefront window for displays of Takoma Park history and community activities.
Historic Takoma is an all volunteer organization. We appreciate and depend on the support of the community to support our work. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Please consider becoming a member or making a donation. We welcome your help in organizing programs, managing our archives collections, and conducting the House and Garden Tour. To volunteer please contact us at info@historictakoma.org.
Jim Douglas explores the history of the college and the surrounding area as it has evolved (and stayed the same). Learn about the early geologic setting, some Native American and colonial history, the grand Takoma Hotel, the Bliss Electrical School and how the area transformed into Montgomery College.
It’s historic preservation tax credit season in Montgomery County! You can receive a 25% tax credit for exterior improvements such as repairing windows or siding, painting, or replacing your roof.
Applications are due to Montgomery County Planning Office by April 1.
Montgomery Planning’s Historic Preservation Office will hold the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Open House online on Thursday, March 2 (starting at 7 p.m.). The meeting will be hosted via Microsoft Teams Live and details on how to join will be made available prior to the start of the meeting. RSVP is required to attend. Sign up here. At this event, staff will provide an overview of the county’s tax credit program for improving historic properties. Planning staff will also provide an update regarding upcoming historic preservation policy changes. A brief question-and-answer session will follow the presentations.
You can find out more about the tax credit program and the application process at the Historic Tax Credit Program website.
This presentation details how a Boy Scout camp, Camp Schmitt, was created in honor of the eight men in 1959. Adult leaders and scouts gave of their time and talents and worked together to build the camp that is serving the Takoma Park scouting community today. Photographs of the building of the camp help tell the story.
About the Presenter: Kevin Patti, a former member and Eagle Scout from Troop 33 is the son of the late Donald Patti who served as scoutmaster between 1973 and 1994. Kevin grew up enjoying, forming friendships and learning from Camp Schmitt. Professionally, Kevin has worked in public history as a park ranger for the National Park Service for twenty-eight years. His scouting experience led directly to his career.