There used to be a castle in Chevy Chase!

Located in, what is now called, the Town of Chevy Chase on East Woodbine Street (near Beach Drive), this castle overlooked Rock Creek Park.  It was called Rossdhu Castle or Calhoun Castle.

The Washington Post described this castle as a replica of the 12^th century, Scottish ancestral castle of Clan Colquhoun from Loch Lomond. (February 1, 1975)

(Click for picture and more of the story by William Duvall, from TownofChevyChase.org)

Today, what is left of the castle is the turreted five-bedroom gatehouse and the small "moat" in front.  

However, in the subdivision below the Rossdhu Castle, the even numbered homes on nearby streets all share a stone retaining wall in their rear yards, one of the last graceful remnants of the landscaping of the 100 acre site.  

Tim O. Healy - (301) 980-4085

Do you know the history of your home?

The Montgomery County Historical Society is doing it again!  April 26th, the Genealogy Club will be hosting a workshop on Researching Your Home and Land.

If you ever wanted to find out more about the history of the home you're in or the neighborhood you'd like to be in, this might be a club to check out!

Click here for more information: http://www.montgomeryhistory.org/calendar-events

Local Lunchtime Walking Tours

Walking tours in your neighborhood might reveal more than you ever knew.

The Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County, MD is offering local lunchtime walking tours as part of an art exhibit at the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery. Sounds like a great way to view your current local area or perhaps get a preview of one you'd like to be in.

If you'd like more information, click here!

Do You Know The History of Your House?

How well do you know the history of your house? The Montgomery County Historical Society Geneology Club is offering a workshop on researching your home, March 12th and also April 26th. See this link for more information!