On May 2, 1820, John Brien bought the Catoctin Furnace property just south of Mechanicstown (now Thurmont) 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 across from its intersection with Willow Road. On May 2, 1971, the Frederick Community College facility on Opossumtown Pike in Frederick 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 [email protected]