History stories contributed by DC residents, historians, and readers who know something worth sharing.
This guest post by Rick looks at the changing face of White House security over time, from a lack of fencing in the Civil War to the current strict controls. Read on to learn more!
The Takoma Theatre at 4th and Butternut NW ran from 1924 until Chris Rock shot Bring the Pain there and it closed in 2006.
This is a guest post by Aaron. Art fans will focus Thursday night on the outer walls of the Hirshhorn Museum. Eleven video projectors will paint the Smithsonian’s modern and contemporary ring with 360 degrees of a looping film called, “SONG 1.” The Hirshhorn’s exterior will become exhibition space as artist Doug Aitken transforms the circumference … Read more
