October is German American Heritage Month!
Montgomery College Library is proud to join in the celebration of the achievements and contributions of German Americans throughout history. This guide is dedicated to German American heritage. Here, you will learn about German American history, stories, and receive several book and video recommendations. You will also find helpful research databases and resources from MC, as well as local and national sources, all dedicated to German American heritage.
125th Annual Maryland German Festival
Date:
July 12 & 13, 2025
Time:
Saturday 11:30am - 10pm
Sunday 11:30am - 6pm
Location:
Maryland State Fairgrounds
2200 York Rd
Timonium MD 21093
Registration:
Adults: $15
65 and over: $10
Teens: $7
Free for children under 12 and anyone in full tracht!
Maryland Folk Festival
Make your plans now to join us in Salisbury, Maryland, for the second year of the Maryland Folk Festival. The Maryland Folk Festival follows Salisbury’s tenure of the National Folk Festival — one of America’s largest, most prestigious and longest-running celebrations of arts, culture, and heritage.
Date:
September 19th-21st, 2025
Time:
Friday, 9/19/25: 6pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, 9/20/25: 12pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, 9/21/25: 12pm - 6pm
Location: Downtown Salisbury
Registration: Free
Each year, Montgomery College's Board of Trustees designates national and state of Maryland awareness days and months for MC to celebrate. To acknowledge and celebrate diversity, MC Library creates online guides and library displays for each awareness day or month designated by the Board.
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