About the Historical Center 

The Laytonsville Historical Center was established in 1996 as a non-profit orgnanization to provide Resources, Education and Advocacy to promote Laytonsville' s historic heritage.  The Historical Center is open to the public by appointment only at this time.  Please call 301-869-0042 to make an appointment.


Historical Information About the Laytonsville Area

Laytonsville and Montgomery County are rich in history.  Here are some of the most useful online resources for learning more about this area.

Laytonsville From Crossroads to Community Facebook page.  http://www.facebook.com/LaytonsvilleHistory/

The Laytonsville District Volunteer Fire Department website provides a complete history of the organization, personnel, and equipment.   http://www.ldvfd.org/content/history/

St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church traces its history back to 1812.   https://saintbartholomews.org/about-us/st-bartholomews-history/

Black history at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church   https://saintbartholomews.org/about-us/black-history/

Brooke Grove Methodist Church, now Goshen United Methodist Church  https://www.goshenunited.org/history.html


Officers of the Laytonsville Historical Center for 2023

Ann Wolf - President

Richard Rutherford - Vice-President 

Kathleen Hurley - Secretary

Jane Evans - Treasurer

Shirley Riggs Dorsey - Assistant Treasurer


P.O. Box 5158
Laytonsville, MD 20882
301-869-0042
301-869-7222 FAX


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