Take a look back at the history of The Dresden at 2126 Connecticut Ave. NW, from its 1975 condominium advertisement to the obituary of Princess Cantacuzene to a 1948 rent hike. Learn more about this grande dame of Washington!
Discover the unlikely fairy tale of Baron Bodisco and Harriet Williams, a May-December romance in Georgetown. Learn about the scandal, wedding and happy years together before his death and her remarriage. Follow the beautiful bride and famous groomsmen to the White House for dinner.
Celebrate 90 years of history at Frager’s Hardware in Capitol Hill, DC. Founded by Russian Jewish immigrant, Fritz Frager, this local institution has remained a mainstay for over 9 decades. Show your support and help to rebuild!
In May 1925, Ezra Meeker and his Wild West Show arrived in D.C. Take a look back at the show’s arrival, the route they took, and the old real estate map of the area. Learn more about Ezra Meeker and his work to memorialize the Oregon Trail.
Discover Ted’s Bulletin history: A journey from 1928 store to a beloved Capitol Hill eatery with presidential visits and local charm.
This fascinating story from the early 29th century includes a senator from Arizona pushing to acquire Mexican land, expanding US territory in the southwest.
In the hours before Pearl Harbor, Washington Post articles spoke of the failing negotiations between the U.S. and Japan. Read about the articles and President Roosevelt’s dramatic move to prevent war. See his “Date Which Will Live in Infamy” speech and related articles.
From the Blue Bird Cafe and Tea Room to Shaw’s Tavern, learn the history of 520 Florida Avenue NW in Washington, DC. Discover the stories of Benny Lerner, the Baloney Bandit, and more!
Learn about the wedding of Virginia Pelham Stuart, daughter of Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart, to Robert Page Waller in Staunton, VA in 1887.
Delve into a night out in Washington D.C. in 1912, from dinner with President Taft to a local engagement party. Read the excerpt from the Washington Post and photos of the guests. Plus, find out what happened two years later.
