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Milking a Cow on the Capitol Grounds: An Odd Story from the Early 20th Century

This is an odd story from the early 20th century. Learn about the curious incident of milking a cow on the Capitol grounds and find out why it happened in this blog post!

The Old Ebbitt House in 1880: When the District Had 178 Phone Lines

Take a look back in time to 1880 and the Old Ebbitt House in D.C.! Back then, the District had 178 phone lines. See the photograph from the Library of Congress.

An Awesome Photograph from the Civil War: A Haymarket in Washington, DC

Take a look at this awesome Civil War photograph of a haymarket in Washington, DC. See the Smithsonian in the background? If not, let us know what those buildings are! Source: Library of Congress.

Washington, D.C. Park of Wiard guns at the Arsenal; H.L. Stuart, Nathaniel P. Willis, and Gen. Daniel E. Sickles at right

Incredible Photograph from the Civil War: Three Men at the Washington Arsenal

An incredible photograph from the Civil War shows three men at the Washington Arsenal. Don't forget to read our guest post by GoDCer Andrew on the explosion that killed 21 at the Arsenal.

Aerial view of Washington, D.C., looking south, southwest, from old Providence Hospital, showing E Street, Duddington Place, F Street, S.E., between 1st and 2nd Streets

Uncovering the Past: Identifying Old Buildings in an Aerial View of E Street in Washington, D.C. Around 1900

What does Washington D.C. used to look like? Take a look at this aerial view of E Street around 1900 and try to identify some of the old buildings. Come uncover the past with us!

Capt. B.S. Brown (left); Lt. John P. Shaw, Co. F 2nd Regt. Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry (center); and Lt. Fry (right) with African American men and boy.

Exploring Camp Brightwood on the Cultural Tourism D.C. Heritage Trail

Take an historic journey to Camp Brightwood on the Cultural Tourism D.C. Heritage Trail. Learn more about this Civil War landmark at 5704 Georgia Ave. NW.

Buffalo Paints - Washington Herald (February 5th, 1922)

The D.C. Hardware Stores Selling Buffalo Paints in 1922

This page from the Washington Herald, published on February 5th, 1922, shows a number of hardware stores selling Buffalo Paints in the D.C. area. Learn more about this historic advertisement and its significance today.

Photograph shows cargo ships at the wharf in Alexandria, Virginia from Pioneer Mill, which was six stories high.

Incredible View of Alexandria Wharf in 1865

What did Alexandria, Virginia look like in 1865? This photo shows the Alexandria wharf in May, 1865.

Photograph shows the president's rail car at the Alexandria station. Photograph probably taken in Jan. The car was later used as Lincoln's funeral car.

The President's Official Railroad Car in 1865: Four Months Later, It Was Used as Lincoln's Funeral Car

Discover the story behind the President's official railroad car in 1865 and why it was used four months later as Abraham Lincoln's funeral car.

Photograph shows soldiers inside prison area where slaves were held.

The Power of a Stereographic Card: Exploring a Civil War Alexandria Slave Pen

Get a glimpse of history with this powerful stereographic card taken during the Civil War at an Alexandria slave pen. Explore the emotional image and learn more about this significant era.

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