Montgomery County Story

Published biannually by MCHS, The Montgomery County Story is a journal focusing on the history of the people, places, events, and organizations in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Abstract of the most recent issue:

Vol. 54  No. 1 - Summer 2011 (double issue)

The Long and Winding Road: A History of the Intercounty Connector, 1950-2006 by John Spiers

The first recipient of a fellowship from the Mary Kay Harper Center for Suburban Studies, John Spiers presents the complex and convoluted history of the ICC from the original proposal by the National Capital Park and Planning Commission to the final approval which led to construction of the highway.

African Americans in Montgomery County During the Civil War, by Susan Soderberg

Provides a brief history of African Americans in the County, both enslaved and free, the impact of the Civil War upon them, and the contributions they made to the war.

Index and Topical Summaries:

For a PDF copy of the summaries of all issues of the Montgomery County Story published since 2007, please click here.

For a PDF copy of the topical summaries and indices of all articles published in the Montgomery County Story from 1957-2006, please click here.

To Order Back Issues:

Copies of back issues of the Montgomery County Story may be purchased in the Museum Shop, or ordered by phone, mail or email.  Issues dated prior to 2010 are $3 per issue. Starting in fall 2010, issues are $5 each (double sized). Shipping is $1.50 for the first issue plus .50 for each additional issue in the same order.