January 25, 2023

‘Old Roads, New Histories’ Will Be Featured in Montgomery History Online Presentation Starting Monday, Jan. 30

Montgomery County’s Rustic Roads Program has protected the historic and scenic roadways that reflect the County’s agricultural character and rural origins or 25 years. An update to the Rustic Roads Functional Master Plan is currently in progress. This free online presentation from Montgomery History can be viewed starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 30.

“Old Roads, New Histories” will be led by historian Kacy Rohn. It will describe the work underway to bring new roads and new histories into the program that reflect the diversity of the County’s past with previously underrepresented stories of women, freedom seekers. It also will look at early African American communities that enrich the historic landscapes traversed by these roadways.

Pre-registration to view the presentation is not required. To view “Old Roads, New Histories,” go to » WATCH (montgomeryhistory.org). The presentation will be available through Sunday, Jan. 29.