Civic Center Cottage

A small white house with black shutters and a red front door is surrounded by trees and a green lawn, with a stone walkway leading to the entrance.

Spacious room with polished wooden floors, wood-paneled walls, exposed ceiling beams, large windows with blinds, and framed pictures on the walls.

Small white house with a red front door, blue shutters, and a stone walkway, surrounded by large trees and green grass on a sunny day.

Features

The property was bought by the Montgomery County Historical Society in 1953 as a home for its collection of county memorabilia. The property proved too costly to operate and maintain and therefore, in 1957, it was sold to the City of Rockville. The city has used the Cottage as a classroom, a home for camps and classes, and for over 10 years the Glenview docents operated a gift shop. In 1999, the Cottage underwent interior renovations to restore it as much as possible to its original appearance. The Cottage is now used for meetings, retreats, conferences, and small parties.

History of Civic Center Cottage

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Wood-paneled living room with a brick fireplace, two striped armchairs, a spiral staircase, wooden floors, and a decorative iron railing on the loft.

Rentals: $12-$77 per hour
The historical Civic Center Cottage is located at Civic Center Park in the formal gardens of Glenview Mansion. Accommodates up to 25 people for a small social event or youth or non-profit meeting. Tables and chairs are available on-site for use and there is free ample parking. Small kitchenette has a mini refrigerator, microwave, and sink.

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