Senator Chris Van Hollen (D - Maryland) announced Tuesday that he has secured $943,000 in an FY-2023 U.S. Senate appropriations bill for renovations of structures at Gaithersburg's historic Pleasant View community. Pleasant View was established by free African-Americans after Maryland emancipation, following the Civil War. Many such communities were completely wiped off the map in Montgomery County by developers in the 20th century, such as those on River Road in Bethesda or in Rockville's Town Center.
The funding will be used by the Pleasant View Historical Association to renovate and stabilize structures that remain in Pleasant View. This will allow them to be reopened to the public for tours and educational opportunities. It will also expand the community's existing educational partnerships with Montgomery County Public Schools and the Universities at Shady Grove. The funding is not final until the Senate bill passes, is reconciled with the House of Representatives, and is signed by President Biden.
Photo courtesy Office of Senator Chris Van Hollen
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