History stories contributed by DC residents, historians, and readers who know something worth sharing.
Uncovering Stories: Countess de la Rocca was one of the most popular hostesses of the diplomatic circle in the early 1900s. Learn more about her role in the diplomatic social circle and what this tells us about our society today.
The 1945 Washington Senators almost took the pennant with four knuckleball pitchers and a one-legged war veteran named Bert Shepard.
Explore the changing meaning of “Bringing Home the Bacon” in Washington, DC. Learn how pork got a bad rap in terms of money and a good one in terms of culinary cachet. Read about Mendel Rivers, John Stennis, and The Pig restaurant in this article.
On February 17, 1937, police found a taxicab in the Potomac. Its owner lived under a numbers parlor raided eight hours earlier.
Controversy and design have a long history when it comes to the memorials in Washington, DC. From the Washington Monument to the Vietnam War Memorial, this guest post explores the history of the Ghosts of DC Memorials.
This post explores the story of Frederick Douglass buying a newspaper from a colored newspaper boy on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. in January of 1870. Learn more about this fascinating moment in history!
Explore the history of Snow’s Court in Foggy Bottom, DC and the changing racial make-up of the city. Learn how gentrification has impacted the city and its residents.
Honor the fallen soldiers of the Civil War with Frederick Douglass’ speech, “The Unknown Loyal Dead.” Hear his words and read more about his visit to Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 1871.
On January 15, 1953, a Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive plowed through the bumper at Union Station and ended up in the basement. Eisenhower’s inauguration was five days away. No one died.
