History

During the British invasion of Washington D.C.

Interesting life events led these poets to live or spend extended periods of time in Washington.

The 15th Amendment to the Constitution gave African Americans the right to vote in 1870, stating the right could not be denied “on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

In 1852, Clara Barton resigned from teaching when she discovered the school hired a man at twice her salary.

In 1891, the Terrells were among the first Black families to move into LeDroit Park, an all-white suburb.

The nation’s capital dates back to 1791, when President George Washington declared 100 square miles of Maryland and Virginia as the capital.

Hidden behind a tall hedge, the White House Children’s Garden was the final gift from President Lyndon B.

Taking place Dec.26-Jan.

Fourteen reindeer and one caribou brought cheer to the people of Washingtion, D.C. during Operation Reindeer.

Wander through Georgetown where M Street and Canal Road meet and discover a steep, narrow staircase making spines tingle for almost 50 years.

The Carnegie Library has been a fixture of Washington, D.C., having served as the city’s main public library from 1903 to 1972.

In 1965, after attending landmark civil rights demonstrations in Selma, Alabama, Rev.

There are 91 songs for the 91 transit stops on the DC Metro system. Jason Mendelson penned and recorded a unique song for every stop in the DC Metro system to represent the neighborhood, history, and facts about the area. 

While the idea of gardens at the White House started back with George Washington, the Rose Garden as we know it began over 100 years later with Ellen Wilson, the first wife of President Woodrow Wilson.

One of the most popular New Year’s traditions is making resolutions.

It is certainly odd to picture now, but for more than 25 years, the Washington Monument was only partially built.

There have been many TV shows and movies based in Washington D.C. over the years, but not all of them actually film in the nation’s capital — particularly if the president’s home is involved.

We all know that the main Presidential residence is the White House.

It’s been a few years since anyone used it, and it’s definitely been longer since anyone called it “beautiful,” but Robert F.

Happy Women’s History Month! March is a great month for lots of reasons — the sun starts shining more, we can enjoy patio dining again, but most importantly, we get to celebrate women and their contributions.

On this day in 1791, the United States of America ratified the Bill of Rights.

As school children, we were taught that Thanksgiving originated as a grand feast between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans in colonial New England.

You might not know the secret behind the beauty of RBG’s writing during her time as a Supreme Court Justice.

We’ve all heard MLK Jr.’s famous speech. But what have you missed about this storied march?

He was the youngest speaker at the March on Washington in 1963. But his youth did nothing to diminish his radical and forward vision.

On June 19, Americans celebrate Juneteenth in recognition of the emancipation of slavery.

Upon its dedication in 1885, the Washington Monument was the tallest structure in the world: imposing, awe-inspiring and unfinished.

While American football can trace its roots back to the mid-1800s, the tradition of the tight, circular huddle began in 1892 to serve a very niche purpose.

In 1800, when President Adams moved the national capital from Philadelphia to DC, he also approved a $5,000 budget for books. The intention was rather pragmatic: give Congress a quiet place to research.

In 1921, President Harding presided over a re-burial of an unknown American serviceman who died in WWI. Since then, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has hosted an unidentified serviceman from WWII, Korea and Vietnam.