Join us as we explore the Octagon House, the most haunted place in the City of Washington, DC, on All Hallows' Eve! See a photo of a boy walking up the steps to the house and learn why you shouldn't knock on the door tonight.
On Capitol Hill a few blocks from the Eastern Market Metro Station is a relic of a time gone by, the Metropolitan Police Department's First District Substation. Read here to learn about the mysterious ghost seen on the video cameras at the station.
Introducing the Ghosts of DC's new 'In the Paper' category. We kick it off with a newspaper page from 1912. See it in high resolution and join the community discussion below!
Discover the mystery behind one of WMATA's earliest sketches, "Halloween In Washington." Learn more about the sketch's history, significance and the clues that point to when it was made.
Take a look at the incredible ad placed by the Watergate complex in the Washington Post on the day of President Nixon's 1969 inauguration. You can click the image to view a larger copy.
Explore Georgetown in 1915 with this Baist Real Estate Atlas Map. See what the area looked like over 100 years ago with this fantastic map featuring streets, buildings and more.
Reflect on the extraordinary experience of the 2012 regular season finale for DC baseball fans. With a 5-1 victory over the loathsome Phillies, and a crowd of more than 37,000, Michael Morse's patented blast that masquerade as homeruns was a novel experience - winning.
Get ready D.C.! As you huddle for the latest Frankenstorm, Ghosts of DC has dug up an even more epic and terrifying storm that hit Washington in just 30 minutes on Nov. 23rd, 1891. Read the full story of the storm and its aftermath here.
Meet John McCubbin, a White House police officer in 1922 who recently got promoted to head the force. Born in Virginia to a Scottish father and English mother, his wife, Hattie, was from Maryland and they had two daughters.
Uncover the fascinating history of 1861 newspaper and media advertising with the ad rates for The National Republican. Learn more about media history with us today!
