On May 2, 1820, John Brien bought the Catoctin Furnace property at a sheriff's sale. On May 2, 1929, a tornado destroyed Richfield, built by Thomas Johnson and birthplace of Admiral Winfield Scott Schley. It was restored and is located off U. S. 15 just north of Hayward Road. On May 2, 1971, Frederick Community College was officially dedicated. If anyone can add information to these History Moments, or would like to suggest an item for another calendar day, please contact me privately. John W. Ashbury (wasps65@earthlink.net)