Ghosts of DC Month: March 2013

100 Years Ago Today: Captain A.H. Rostron Awarded Congressional Medal at White House

October 18, 2021March 1, 2013 by ghostsofdc

100 years ago today, Captain A.H. Rostron was presented with a Congressional Medal in the East Room of the White House by President Taft for “acts of unusual heroism.” Read our post to learn more about the award and the Titanic connection to President Taft.

The Washington Herald’s Advertisement for Christian Heurich Home Brew Beer on Saturday, February 7th, 1914

October 18, 2021March 1, 2013 by ghostsofdc

This advertisement from the Washington Herald on February 7th, 1914 is for Christian Heurich Home Brew Beer. It was the perfect way to kick off the weekend!

Exploring Alexandria County in 1879 Through the Library of Congress Map Collection

December 20, 2021March 1, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Dive into the past and explore Alexandria County (now Arlington County) in 1879 with this awesome map from the Library of Congress map collection. GoDCer Tim will love it!