Friends of Moses Hall

04/20/2026

The Montgomery County Lynching Memorial Project shared one of its latest public endeavors: Tracing Freedom -- Mapping Historic Black Communities in Montgomery County.

Learn more about the resilient, historic Black communities in Montgomery County that grew out of enslavement.

This is the history of historic Black communities in Montgomery County, MD -- where they came from, where they went, and what they became. It is an ongoing research project.

04/18/2026

Volunteers needed for our upcoming spring cemetery clean-up day on June 13 (rain date TBD) from 10AM to 1PM in Cabin John. Don't miss this opportunity to meet descendant and community volunteers and contribute to maintaining this sacred place. Please email us for additional information.

03/25/2026

We’re excited to share our documentary online—bringing this little-known local history to more people.

02/21/2026

REGISTER TODAY! Join us Friday, 2/27 for a virtual documentary screening and panel discussion featuring Alexandra Jones, PhD, RPA - Community Archaeologist and President, Friends of Moses Hall, Inc.; Shannon Steward - Morningstar Tabernacle No. 88 Descendant and Trustee. Board Member, Friends of Moses Hall, Inc.; and L. Paige Whitley - Local Historian, Screenwriter and Director.

Registration is free and limited to 300 attendees. Pre-registration is required for this virtual event. There is no in-person attendance.

Archaeology in the Community Chris L C Way Montgomery Preservation Inc. Friends of Scotland in Potomac, MD Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival

Please join us for this free virtual screening and panel discussion on February 27 at 7PM. Registration required.

02/03/2026

Please join us for this free virtual screening and panel discussion on February 27 at 7PM. Registration required.

01/17/2026

Please Join Us for a Black History Month Screening of Help Us to Help Each Other, Lord: The Story of Morningstar Tabernacle No. 88 of Cabin John, Maryland — A Documentary Short Film Written and Directed by L. Paige Whitley and Produced by Friends of Moses Hall, Inc.

This virtual event will include a post-screening discussion with our panelists:

--Alexandra Jones, PhD, RPA - Community Archaeologist and President, Friends of Moses Hall, Inc.
--Shannon Steward - Morningstar Tabernacle No. 88 Descendant and Trustee. Board Member, Friends of Moses Hall, Inc.
--L. Paige Whitley - Local Historian, Screenwriter and Director

Registration is free and limited to 300 attendees. Pre-registration is required. Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LKkbWlEZTVeOhunrDASJHw

01/11/2026

Please join Friends of Moses Hall on Saturday, February 7 (10AM-5:30PM) for the Consortium of African American Genealogical and Historical Societies (AAGHS) 2026 Black History Month Genealogy Conference, entitled “Black History Commemorations: Our Stories Will Continue To Be Told” at the Washington D.C. Temple Visitors' Center, located at 9900 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington, MD 20895.

The conference is free and open to the public; however, please pre-register at the following website:

12/29/2025

11/25/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the spirit of community that sustains our mission every day. Earlier this month, Morningstar Tabernacle No. 88 descendants Shannon Steward and Pandora White proudly represented Cabin John/No. 10 at Montgomery County’s Kinship Communities Emancipation Day dinner.