F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1937 (Source: Library of Congress)

F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1937 (Source: Library of Congress)

Visit F. Scott Fitzgerald in Rockville — And Don't Forget a Bottle of Gin

So we beat on, boat against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.

And with those beautiful words, one of the greatest American novels comes to a close. Most of you probably read The Great Gatsby at some point in school, but did you know that F. Scott Fitzgerald has a local connection?

Indeed he did — and a somewhat controversial one at that!

Last Updated: November 28, 2023