Sharks in the Potomac River: Bull Sharks and the 1911 Scare
In 1911, Alexandria’s rivermen swore a 15-foot shark was climbing into their boats. The real Potomac shark is smaller, and it is a bull.
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The 1939 Anacostia High School Indians: Underdogs in the D.C. Public High School Baseball League
The 1939 Anacostia High School Indians were a brand new team in the D.C. public high school baseball league. Despite being an underdog, they had a strong season and even made it to first place. Read the story of their season here!
John Adams Makes Washington, D.C. Official Capital
Why is Washington, DC the capital? John Adams rode from Philadelphia to DC over an entire week. Read the story of his full journey.
Miss Elizabeth Ramey: A Color Photo From 1924
Take a look at this amazing color photo of Miss Elizabeth Ramey from 1924. She was a GWU graduate and a teacher in Alexandria, Virginia, and the proud owner of a Model T Ford. Courtesy of Shorpy.com
The Origin of Arlington’s Name: From Earl to Lee’s Estate
Arlington County is named for a plantation. The plantation was named for a mansion. The mansion was named for an English village.