Dive into the captivating tale of Japan’s 1860 leap from centuries of isolation to forging ties with the U.S. Uncover their daring voyage, America’s samurai intrigue, and the birth of a legendary alliance.
Explore the home formerly owned by U.S. Treasurer and former North Dakota Governor Frank White at 16th Street Heights. See what it looks like today and the history behind it.
Explore what the city of Washington, DC was like in the early days of 1800 through the eyes of Oliver Wolcott, Jr., the country’s second Secretary of the Treasury. Includes a print from 1834 to show the city at the time.
Secretary of the Treasury Franklin MacVeagh was a man that appreciated beauty and the aesthetics of architecture. He was also a clear supporter of urban planning with an eye towards maintaining or enhancing the appeal of a city. Learn about his impact on architecture and urban planning in this article!
This is a great book if you’re interested in some local Washington history.
Jeanne Fogle does an excellent job highlighting sites in the District that are less known to tourists and residents alike. I tore through this book on a recent flight to California and was inspired to add no less than two dozen ideas to my list of places to research. If you’re a D.C. history nerd like I am — I assume you are because you’re reading this blog — then you should read this book.
