Stuart Davidson, Harvard grad and investment banker, opened Clyde's of Georgetown in 1963. Learn the story behind the name of the flagship restaurant, its connection to the River Clyde in Scotland, and some fun trivia about the place!
Explore the area around Bethesda and Montgomery County, MD with this 1878 map. Learn why it was named Montgomery County and more! Click for a larger map.
Learn about the history of the telephone in Washington, D.C., from the Civil War to the present. Read about the first telephone directory, the first telephone exchange, and the first telephone operators in D.C.
History buffs, take note! This is the story of Anna Lawson Island, formerly owned by the Roosevelt family. Learn about their contribution to this region, the fascinating story behind it, and how it's still remembered today.
Take a step back in time to Park View in 1924, captured just before Thanksgiving. See the man searching for the perfect bird for the family feast in this National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
Take a step back in time and explore the history behind the Washington Herald's headline from November 29th, 1906: "From a Little Acorn - A Sturdy Oak Did Grow." Learn more about the story behind this memorable front page.
Explore the history of Washington D.C. during the Great Depression through the Happy News Cafe, a dietitian restaurant for the unemployed that still stands today. Learn more in this blog post!
Read the front page of The National Republican from February 21st, 1885, the day the Washington Monument was dedicated. In our "In The Paper" series, explore the history of the nation's capital as presented in local newspapers.
Take a journey back in time to 19th century Washington with Emily Edson Briggs' "The Olivia Letters." Learn about the formalities and rules of etiquette, and get a glimpse into the social life of the city.
Digging through Google Books, I found "The Black Code of the District of Columbia in Force September 1st, 1848" - a 122-page book of laws governing all aspects of life and behavior for African-Americans in Washington, D.C. in the 1800's. Read on to learn about the shocking provisions in this book.
