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. 53, No. 1 Spring 2010

Sugarland's Story
by Gwen Reese and Suzanne Johnson
Recounts the history of Sugarland, an African American community established in 1871 near Poolesville.  Discusses founding of the community church and school, as well the history of individual residents, families, and events.

Rest in Peace
by B.J. Diggs and R. Fletchall
Discusses historic cemeteries and funeral homes in the county, as well as the changing mores of burial practices through time.

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.

Ordering Back Issues:

Copies of back issues of the Montgomery County Story may be purchased in the Museum Shop and by mail, phone or email. Issues published before 2010 are $3.00 each.  Issues published in 2010 (double issues) are $5.00 each.  Shipping and handling fees for mailed orders are $1.50 for the first issue and $0.50 for each additional issue.