Dive into the history of the Coaster Dips roller coaster at Glen Echo Park in 1921. Learn about the amusement park and tragic story related to Glen Echo. Check out the image of the riders from the time and discover the human love of "going for a ride"!
Relive a month in the life of a summer soldier at the Citizens' Military Training Camp in the early 20th century. Read this article based on first-hand experiences of the camp and learn of the experiences of young men during this time.
I was able to find two documents related to Marjorie Morris on Ancestry.com. Learn more about her trip overseas with her family in 1926, reunion with Stanley Nishwitz and her 1940 U.S. Census record with Daniel Sinclair.
In 1928, a football victory at Georgetown University resulted in a surprise wedding for Marjorie Morris and F Stanley Nishwitz. Read the story of this unique bet and the final score that rang the wedding bells!
Ah, kids will be kids. Even your grandparents and great-grandparents were kids once, and they too got themselves into trouble. Read about this wild flapper-era "whoopee" party in Chevy Chase and a burlesque show at the Strand Theater in downtown Washington, D.C.
In May 1925, Ezra Meeker and his Wild West Show arrived in D.C. Take a look back at the show's arrival, the route they took, and the old real estate map of the area. Learn more about Ezra Meeker and his work to memorialize the Oregon Trail.
Take a look back in time to 1923 and the Anti-Flirt Club. Learn about the club, their "Anti-Flirt Week", and their 10 commandments. Bizarre and amazing!
Heading to Farragut Square for lunch? Take a look back in time to 1928 when a street vendor rolls around with a radio-equipped cart. Check out the related articles for more DC history!
Take a look at the aftermath of a massive train collision in 1922 Laurel, Maryland - two freight trains barreling down the same track towards each other in a massive explosion of steel and coal. Read the Washington Post report and see more photos of the crash site.
