Discover this 1918 Metropolitan Police Department recruiting advertisement, which was seeking young men and women between 22 and 35 years of age. Read more to learn about this interesting World War I era ad!
Explore the tragedy of Columbia Heights in 1906, where nine mysterious deaths occurred in the span of 12 months. Read about the horrific events that took place in this DC neighborhood.
I was poking around the archives of both The Washington Post and The Washington Times to come across a gem of a story to share and the one that caught my eye involved two Georgetown boatmen engaged in a brutal fight to the death. Reading through any article titled “Murder in Georgetown,” you’re primed for a taste of some horrid scandal or macabre titillation that a Ghosts of DC reader has come to expect. C&O Canal from Wisconsin Avenue Bridge, Georgetown circa 1920 (Library...
Take a look back at Sidwell Friends School in 1910 and learn about its notable alumni, including Chelsea, Sasha, Malia Obama and Charles Lindbergh, Gore Vidal, Nancy Reagan and Bill Nye the Science Guy!
John DeFerrari's book Lost Washington, DC is a treasure trove of information about the city's history. Read this review to learn why it's a must-read for anyone interested in Washington's past!
Washington, DC didn't have an official flag until the middle of the 20th century. The white background with two red stripes and three red stars was based on George Washington's family crest.
Watch a video of Winston Churchill's speech in Washington in December 1941, just after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and read the most powerful quote from the speech. Learn more about the speech and related articles.
Herbert Bell was the unfortunate victim of a railroad accident in 1912. He attempted suicide in 1914 due to his inability to earn a living, but was later able to find success as a bicycle acrobat. Read the full story here.
This blog post investigates Elmer Ardeeser, the driver at the center of a 1930 Dupont Circle car crash. Elmer had an interesting past, including ties to Babe Ruth's orphanage. Learn more about the event and the people involved.
