Personal accounts from people who lived in Washington, DC before us. First-person history from the city’s past.
Carol shared a cool photo with us, and we’re hoping to get some insight from a former Tomb Guard. GoDCer Ben, can you add your comments below? See the photo and find out more here!
Follow us as we explore the story of William J. Donovan and the Baseball House, a bar dedicated to the love of baseball in Washington D.C. back in the 19th century. Learn about William J. Donovan, his family, and the Baseball House puzzle he created.
Learn about the significance of the November Poppy and the forgotten American tradition of the “Buddy Poppy.” Understand the history and importance of the tradition, and why it’s important to consider its meaning and make an informed, personal choice before participating.
Remembering Raymond B. Sprinkle, the beloved son of Police Officer Sprinkle. His obituary was recently shared by long-time GoDCer John. Read about the mass & interment with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.
The Duke of Abruzzi and Kitty Elkins had a scandalous, gossiped-about love affair, but it would not be so. Read the story of their 5 year courtship against all odds, and the surprising outcome of this forbidden love affair.
Discover the residents of the Mayflower Hotel in 1940 with this collection of U.S. Census records from the same year. Click on each image to see a larger version and read through the names
Russia’s ambassador Baron de Bodisco was nearly 60 when he married 16-year-old Georgetown schoolgirl Harriet Williams.
Uncovering the story of Morris S. Strock, a radio operator at the Bureau of Standards in the 1920s. Learn about his fascinating life, from his World War I Draft Registration Card to his work measuring radio wavelengths and designing an apparatus to measure radio station wavelengths from great distances.
In 1913, Sylvia Altman enrolled at Central High School in Washington, D.C. at age 10. She graduated college at 17. Her brothers Julian and Elmer were no less driven. Here’s the story of three siblings who made Washington papers before any of them were old enough to vote.
