These three houses were advertised for sale in the Washington Post on December 7th, 1941. Help us identify the 565-acre estate in Warrenton, Virginia.

Here are three other notable things that happened at the Watergate. The Reagans had to exit the building by candlelight because the power went out. There were bomb threats and a major protest of the Chicago Seven trial.

These three homes in DC, MD and VA were for sale exactly 70 years ago today on December 29th, 1951. Take a look to see how they have changed (or not).

If you've lived in D.C. for a while, you'll remember the good old days when the W Hotel was actually Hotel Washington, the historic and storied hotel near the White House. I remember having quite a few pleasant lunches on the roof, with a spectacular view of the Washington Monument and the President's house.

We miss the days of old saloons in Washington. Here's a look at 3 saloons we'd love to visit again: J.J. O'Keefe's, The Indian and Oedekoven's. Learn more about each one and why we miss them.

Learn more about three former US Secretaries of War and where they used to live in Washington, DC. All three of their homes still stand today. Read our blog to learn more.

CIA headquarters are in Langley, Virginia and have been since 1961 when President Kennedy dedicated the new building.

Take a look back at the history of The Dresden at 2126 Connecticut Ave. NW, from its 1975 condominium advertisement to the obituary of Princess Cantacuzene to a 1948 rent hike. Learn more about this grande dame of Washington!

We dug up three stories about McKinley Tech in Washington DC: their football dynasty, star athlete "Snookie" Kernan, and a tragic auto accident involving a graduate. Enjoy this post on the history of McKinley Tech!

Warren Buffett, Ben Feldman, and Patch Adams were all from the Washington DC area.

The Mayflower Hotel has seen a lot of history, from FDR's famous "Nothing to Fear" speech to Monica Lewinsky's blue dress. Learn more about the "Grande Dame of Washington" and the Walker Hotel and Apartments.

Celebrate 90 years of history at Frager's Hardware in Capitol Hill, DC. Founded by Russian Jewish immigrant, Fritz Frager, this local institution has remained a mainstay for over 9 decades. Show your support and help to rebuild!

Explore the fascinating history of Franklin Square, from its natural spring water that supplied the White House in the 1800s to the Civil War barracks that occupied the park in 1861. Learn about the history of this 4.79-acre city square park in Washington, DC.

As Hotel Harrington prepares to celebrate its 100th birthday, take a look at three of its original advertisements from 1914. See what the landmark hotel offered in its opening year!

Step back in time and explore wild police chases in D.C. from the 1980s. Read about three of the most noteworthy, plus photos and newspaper clips. Learn something new about D.C. today!

Ghost Dog is back with three stories about Sheridan Circle, the most beautiful residential district in Washington. Learn about the 1976 assassination of Orlando Letelier and Ronni Moffitt, the rise of the mansions and a prank involving the statue of General Sheridan.

In the English alphabet, the letter J looked too much like the letter I, so Pierre L'Enfant omitted J street in DC.

Ghost Dog went on a walk this past weekend to seek out three stories from the Duke Ellington Bridge (formerly known as the Calvert Street Bridge). Learn about the opening day, a 100-foot plunge, and a compromise on aesthetics to save lives.

Get lost in the natural setting of the National Arboretum in Northeast D.C.! From its establishment in 1927 to a fire in 1957, explore three stories inspired by Ghost Dog's recent visit. Discover the history of this underappreciated gem just two miles from the Capitol Building.

Uncovering three fascinating stories from the Quaker House on Florida Ave, including President Hoover’s attendance at the opening, civil rights leader Ralph Abernathy speaking, & Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee being sued.

Explore the streets of Georgetown, DC and uncover the homes of three notable United States Senators all named John - JFK, Kerry and Edwards - who all ran for president. Learn about their homes and their impact on the nation.

Where was Hell's Bottom in Washington, DC and what happened there? Here are three stories from lost history about the long-gone neighborhood.

The Mormon Temple outside DC is full of mystery and intrigue, like the "Surrender Dorothy" graffiti. Learn about the LDS "castle" near Rock Creek.

Meridian Hill was once graced with the presence of a magnificent castle. Yes, a castle. Boundary Castle, also known as Henderson Castle and sometimes Prospect Castle, was the home of John and Mary Henderson. John, being the former Senator from Missouri who authored the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery and Mary being the powerful socialite who established 16th St. NW as the epicenter of culture and...

Did you know the Commerce Department is built on top of an ancient pirate ghost river? Or that lost alligators once wandered the halls?

Discover three fascinating stories from the history of Dorchester House in Kalorama, from a robbery at gunpoint to a house fire that killed an elderly woman to a ban on dogs in the building.

Take a journey through the history of DC's Longworth House Office Building. From a terrifying elevator plunge, to union steel and a shotgun, read about the past of this Capitol Hill icon!

Explore the wild parties and tragic suicides of the Cannon House Office Building with this look at the obscure stories of its past. Plus, a lost chow dog!

Discover the good life enjoyed by Peggy Walsh, Clytie Collier and Ethel Barrymore Colt in 1926. Learn about their backgrounds and the people they associated with, including Winston Churchill and Drew Barrymore's cousin, once removed!