Kensington Historical Society

Kensington Historical Society The Kensington Historical Society (KHS) was founded in June 1977 to safeguard and promote the history and heritage of the community of Kensington.

Our Summer Concert Series kicks off tomorrow at 10 am across the street from the Farmer's Market at the Kensington Train...
05/08/2026

Our Summer Concert Series kicks off tomorrow at 10 am across the street from the Farmer's Market at the Kensington Train Station. Come on out to hear hometown singer songwriters WeaverSmith & Friends!

Learn all about the history of historic preservation in Montgomery County this Thursday, April 16, at 7 pm!Montgomery Pr...
04/14/2026

Learn all about the history of historic preservation in Montgomery County this Thursday, April 16, at 7 pm!

Montgomery Preservation President Eileen McGuckian will share her insights on the places, people, politics, and progression of the preservation movement in the County.

In-person at Kensington Town Hall or via Zoom (register in advance)! Visit kensingtonhistory.org for more information.

Join us next Thursday, April 16, at 7 pm for a talk on historic preservation in . Montgomery Preservation President Ei...
04/10/2026

Join us next Thursday, April 16, at 7 pm for a talk on historic preservation in .

Montgomery Preservation President Eileen McGuckian will share her insights on the places, people, politics, and progression of the preservation movement in the County.

In-person at Kensington Town Hall or via Zoom (register in advance)! Visit kensingtonhistory.org for more information.

03/02/2026

Celebrate Kensington Service Center’s 100th year in operation, visit with the author of Gasoline Alley to learn more about Kensington as a storied destination for hot rods and their drivers and see some great cars. Explore Kensington’s rich architectural and cultural history as part of the Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage in Kensington from 10am to 5pm. Visit MHGP.org/Kensington for tour description and ticket information. All proceeds benefit Noyes Children’s Library and the Noyes Children's Library Foundation.

Please join us on Wednesday, March 18, at 7 PM for our next talk in our speaker series about the “Hidden History of Mont...
03/02/2026

Please join us on Wednesday, March 18, at 7 PM for our next talk in our speaker series about the “Hidden History of Montgomery County”!

Two ways to attend:
• In person at Kensington Town Hall, Lower-level Classroom, 3710 Mitchell Street, Kensington, MD 20895. Registration is NOT REQUIRED, but an RSVP to [email protected] is appreciated for planning
purposes.
• Via Zoom: You need to register for Zoom IN ADVANCE at this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85268982178?pwd=t3BFlywi7xbP5gVV8PFYySh08gqSeo.l

Registration is open until the end of the presentation. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email to explain how to join the meeting.

Tomorrow night, January 28, at 7 PM. Join us for a live talk on the unique history of Leisure World!The talk takes place...
01/27/2026

Tomorrow night, January 28, at 7 PM. Join us for a live talk on the unique history of Leisure World!
The talk takes place at Kensington's Town Hall or virtually at this link: https://tinyurl.com/3w87xdjn

Join us on January 28 at 7 PM for a history talk on Leisure World's past as one of the largest Black-owned farms in Mont...
01/14/2026

Join us on January 28 at 7 PM for a history talk on Leisure World's past as one of the largest Black-owned farms in Montgomery County.

The talk takes place at Kensington's Town Hall or virtually at this link: https://tinyurl.com/3w87xdjn

Our next speaker event is THIS WEDNESDAY, November 5, at 7 PM, when we will present an informative and moving program ab...
11/04/2025

Our next speaker event is THIS WEDNESDAY, November 5, at 7 PM, when we will present an informative and moving program about the history of Arlington National Cemetery.
Cemetery historian Timothy Frank will present a program of over 400,000 US servicemen and women, including a discussion of veterans whose homes were here in Kensington.
Join us in-person or virtually!
Virtual Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81903038547...
(Meeting ID: 819 0303 8547; Passcode: 520849)

Our next Speaker Event is next Wednesday, November 5, at 7 PM, when we will present an informative and moving program ab...
10/30/2025

Our next Speaker Event is next Wednesday, November 5, at 7 PM, when we will present an informative and moving program about the history of Arlington National Cemetery.

Cemetery historian Timothy Frank will present a program of over 400,000 US servicemen and women, including a discussion of veterans whose homes were here in Kensington.

Join us in-person or virtually!

Virtual Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81903038547?pwd=HyUm1Ct68hDjTFgG7eSTjAsgjNO01g.1
(Meeting ID: 819 0303 8547; Passcode: 520849)

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Kensington, MD
20895

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