2010s Archives - Ghosts of DC

National Park Shutdown Ruins Weddings, But Some Find Hope

September 1, 2019October 7, 2013 by ghostsofdc

The government shutdown has ruined wedding plans for dozens of couples across the country, but some have found hope in the form of backup venues and even a wedding on TV! Read about the human element of this story in our latest blog post.

The Evolution of Washington Baseball Stars From Roy Sievers to Bryce Harper

February 18, 2023February 20, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Bryce Harper Sports Illustrated cover - Wednesday, February 20th, 2013

Follow the evolution of Washington baseball stars from Roy Sievers in 1958 to Bryce Harper in 2013. Discover the history of the Washington Senators, Ted Williams, Stephen Strasburg, and more in this article.

Epic Moment at Nats Park: Jayson Werth’s Walk-Off Home Run

October 12, 2012 by ghostsofdc

Jayson Werth (Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post)

Last night’s game at Nats Park was absolutely electric! Witness the epic moment when Jayson Werth brought down the house with a walk-off home run. #NATITUDE This is the first postseason victory at home since 1933! Get on board and join the fun!

Witnessing History: The Sight of the 747 and Space Shuttle Fly By Over DC

January 15, 2022June 13, 2012 by ghostsofdc

History happens every single day and many of you witnessed this one (I did). The sight of the 747 and Space Shuttle over DC was amazing and it warrants a quick video post to share with everyone. The video was taken by the folks over the Department of Interior, when the fly by happened just two months ago on April 17th.

Here’s a great shot of it from NASA’s Flickr feed.

Space Shuttle Discover in flight over Washington (Flickr user nasahqphoto)

Last Looks: Tour Space Shuttle’s Insides in Ultrahigh Resolution (news.nationalgeographic.com)
Space shuttle Enterprise floats to museum home (abc.net.au)

Paul McCartney’s Emotional Performance of ‘Hey Jude’ – A Look Back at History

March 20, 2022March 21, 2012 by ghostsofdc

This is awesome. This was only two years ago, but this is history that we all remember. It is one of those performances that will give you chills.

Watch McCartney’s face closely throughout the performance. It’s quite an emotional performance and you can feel the power of the song as it crescendos.

Compare this video to the Beatles’ first concert in D.C. (and America) back in 1964.

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