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In 1890, a new kind of neighborhood began to take shape on former farmland at the edge of Washington, D.C. The modern planned community of Chevy Chase, Maryland was designed to take advantage of a revolutionary mode of rapid transit: the streetcar. This electric-powered conveyance made commuting from a home in the country to work in the nation’s capital fast, easy and convenient. Residents of Chevy Chase enjoyed the best of both worlds – and they made the most of each!
Today’s residents and members of the Chevy Chase Historical Society protect and treasure the character of their community while they welcome the best aspects of the future. We welcome you to join us – and to explore our history.
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An enthusiastic bunch of elementary-age youngsters turned out for the Chevy Chase Historical Society’s first history scavenger hunt for young people on April 30, strolling up and down West Kirke Street in Chevy Chase Village to find architectural features matching clues they’d been given. |
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VIDEO of CCHS Spring Lecture is now available to the CCHS YouTube Channel!
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If you missed John DeFerrari's lecture, "Streetcar Suburbs: How a 10-Cent Ride Changed Washington," on Sunday, March 20th -- or you'd just like to see it again, please go to the CCHS YouTube Channel. |
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VIDEO of CCHS Fall Lecture is now available on the CCHS YouTube Channel!
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"Beaver Tail to Baked Alaska: An illustrated talk by Libby O'Connell, Ph.D |
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We are deeply grateful to the Sponsors of the
Chevy Chase Historical Society Gala, held on April 24, 2016
For the complete list of the 2016 CCHS Annual Gala Sponsors and Friends, please click HERE.
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Visit the CCHS Archive and Research Center |