On behalf of Montgomery History, the county’s historical society since 1944, I respectfully ask for your support of Items 2-CGL, 3-CGL, and 4-CGL, for funding to acquire the historic Farmers Banking and Trust building in downtown Rockville to serve as the Montgomery County History Center. The structure is the last remaining Art Deco commercial building in Rockville and is a contributing element to the Courthouse Historic District on both the National Register of Historic Places and the City of Rockville’s historic registry. Montgomery History intends to use the building as its headquarters, creating a vibrant hub for the community, featuring space for exhibits, lectures, receptions, the county’s historical library, and an oral history recording studio. While we are excited to assure the preservation of a prized landmark, we are especially looking forward to creating a welcoming and accessible space for the community to explore its collective past. With the county—and the nation—celebrating 250th anniversaries in 2026, having a place to collect, preserve, interpret, and share the stories of the people of Montgomery County and the State of Maryland will be more important than ever. Thank you for your careful consideration of this request.