“Uncovering the Stories of Two Lynchings in Rockville”
with Montgomery History Archivist Sarah Hedlund
Tuesday, July 21 @ 2:00 p.m.

Montgomery History Archivist Sarah Hedlund will present the work she has undertaken in the last year, primarily using newspaper articles from the time, to document the events surrounding Rockville’s two recorded lynchings: those of John Diggs-Dorsey (1880) and Sidney Randolph (1896).

This presentation is part one of a two-part event in coordination with the Montgomery County Lynching Memorial Project and Peerless Rockville. Part two, on July 22 @ 7:00 p.m., will include a panel of residents discussing both lynchings in the context of reflecting on racial violence and its legacy, the lasting effects of trauma, and current events and policy changes.

Visit https://montgomeryhistory.org/mhconnected/watch/ for the link to register for the Zoom session. Please note that the Zoom sessions are limited to 100 participants, so if you want to ensure your spot make sure to register in advance! If you have further questions about accessing the conversation via Zoom, please contact Matt Gagle, Director of Programs, at MGagle@MontgomeryHistory.org.