Historical Rockville Walk: 4 Cemeteries & A Misplaced Monument
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Who needs history books when you have cemeteries marking waves of migration, settlement, epidemics, and war casualties? On this 6-mile walk we’ll pay respects to Rockville’s famous son, F. Scott Fitzgerald, visit headstones bearing the names of streets and schools, and stroll through historic African American neighborhoods and streets that witnessed civil war and civil rights history.
Other highlights include pristine historical homes, an infamous asylum, and the misplaced monument, hidden in plain sight. Co-host Andrew also adds his signature secret passages and 'tree of the trek'. Browse more info with this MAP here!
Path conditions: 6+ mile walk, mostly paved except for cemetery and park grounds... Elevation gain: 500ft; a few gentle hills... Pace: 2.5mph
Where to find us: Meet by the MARC sign on the East side of the Rockville Metro Station (see photo). The East side has a large parking lot (free on weekends) off of Stonestreet Ave.; if you see the skywalk over Rte. 355/Hungerford you’re on the wrong side. Please arrive around 9:15 so that we can start at 9:30 sharp.
Bathrooms: Porta potties available en route.
Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome.
Optional social: Lunch at Al Carbon, a family-run eatery serving up wood-fired Latino fare (please comment if interested in attending).
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