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Rockville will mark its sesquicentennial – occurring every 150 years – anniversary as an incorporated city on March 10, 2010. The city received its incorporation from the state legislature on March 10, 1860. The city has grown considerably since the community of farmers and shop owners it once was to the more urban community that is home to a growing biotech industry. But despite the burgeoning growth from a sleepy hamlet to a nationally recognized place to live, Rockville has worked to maintain its sense of community. The City of Rockville is approximately 13 square miles and is made up of neighborhoods, rich in history and diversity. Rockville is known for its booming technology corridor along Interstate 270, as well as for providing amenities such as Town Center, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and hundreds of acres of parks. With a population reaching upwards of 64,000 residents, Rockville is one of the largest cities in Maryland. "The Sesquicentennial of Rockville, Local Government at 150 Years"
Plant the official 150th flowers in your garden this spring. Iris versicolor (blue flower) and Lobelia cardinalis (cardinal flower). Send pictures of your garden to rockville150@rockvillemd.gov and we will add them to the City's website! | |||
Learn More About the 150th Anniversary and Rockville History
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| UPCOMING 150th EVENTS | |||
| September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | |||
| E. Montgomery Avenue 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. | Out to Lunch Wednesdays East Montgomery Avenue becomes a festival every Wednesday with live music from 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. and the Farmers Market! | ||
September 4, 11, 18, 25 | |||
| Jury Parking Lot on corner of Rt. 28 & Monroe St. 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. | Rockville Farmers Market Every Saturday, the Farmers Market transforms intself as different fruits and vegetables become available throughout the season. All items offered are picked fresh daily and available as supplies last. | ||
| September 4, 11, 18, 25 | |||
Jury Parking Lot on corner of Rt. 28 & Monroe St. | Farmers Market Bicycle Brigade FREE Safety Check of your bicycle to keep you rolling. Minor adjustments and reparis to brakes and shifting plus flat tires patched. | ||
| September 5, 12, 19, 26 | |||
| Meet at Sculpture in Welsh Park 11:30 a.m. | Sunday Fun Ride Get in shape on your bike. Fun 45-minute rides. Rain at start cancels the ride; wet pavement does not. | ||
| September 7, 14, 21, 28 | |||
| King Farm Homestead Park 6:30 p.m. | Tuesday Evening King Farm Rides Join your friends and family on a fun and casual bike ride using safe street routes and multiuse paths. No one gets left behind. Rain at start cancels the ride, wet pavement does not. Rockville Bicycle Advisory Committee encourages you to tide 150 or more miles in the 2010 challenge! For more information contact Mike@bikesfortheworld.org. | ||
| September 12 | |||
| Starts at Glenview Mansion 10 a.m. | Ride Rockville's Bike Beltway Ride the Millennium Trail with your friends and family. The Millennium Trail is a 10.6 mile loop around Rockville. Rain at start cancels the ride; wet pavement does not. For more information about Rockville Bike Advisory Committee (RBAC) visit www.rockvillemd.gov/recreation/bicycling/rbac.htm | ||
