If you’re the kind of person that thinks walking home from Wonderland is sketchy, needs bars on your windows in Eckington or believes Petworth is a “fringe” neighborhood, you wouldn’t stand a chance in Murder Bay.
A deep dive into the stories of the victims of the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic in Washington, DC. Learn about the families affected and the heroic efforts of charities to save the children who were left behind.
Relive the Washington Bullets 1994-1995 season with this classic post-Bel Biv Devoe jam from that time - 'You Da Man.' The Bullets were 21-61 that year. Ugh.
Ron Paul hit a double during the Congressional baseball game in 1983 - see the full video here! Plus, find out why the game was banned in 1914 and how it came back in 1962.
Explore the history of the Blaine Mansion at the turn of the century, built in 1881 and former home of James G. Blaine, former Speaker of the House, Senator, and twice the Secretary of State. See a color photo and what the area looks like today.
Take a look at this photograph from 1922 of the Washington Monument from within the newly opened Lincoln Memorial. Learn more about the dedication ceremony attended by Lincoln's son.
Take a trip back in time to 1926 Columbia Heights and learn the Charleston with basketball. Enjoy your evening and stay out of trouble - if you're lucky enough to have the long weekend, relax and have a good time!
Take a look at this amazing color photo of Miss Elizabeth Ramey from 1924. She was a GWU graduate and a teacher in Alexandria, Virginia, and the proud owner of a Model T Ford. Courtesy of Shorpy.com!
Take a look at this amazing photo of the Sidwell Friends girls' basketball team of 1917. From the uniforms to the enthusiasm, this image is one to remember!
