A Foreigner’s Impressions of Washington in 1799
Cows in the streets, a well overflowing near the White House, and woods where the Capitol stands. John Davis saw Washington in 1799 before it was a capital.
Thomas Jefferson
Meridian Hill Park: A Complete History of DC’s Italian Renaissance Park
Meridian Hill Park is DC’s Italian Renaissance secret: Mary Foote Henderson’s vision, the 1922 Joan of Arc statue, and a drum circle going since 1965.
Why Is There No J Street in Washington, DC?
Washington’s street grid runs A, B, C… I, K, L. There is no J Street, and the John Jay rivalry story is wrong. The real reason is 18th-century typography.
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.
Washington is Composed of Land from 19 Original Owners
19 original landowners were negotiated with, directly by George Washington in March, 1791. He met them during the day and in the evening, closed the deal with them at Suter’s Tavern in Georgetown.
The Story of How The White House Got Its Name
Did you know the White House was once known as the President’s Palace? Read on to learn the history of the White House and the story of the man who almost designed it – John Collins.
Who Was the First Mayor of Washington?
Who was the first mayor of Washington? It wasn’t Walter Washington or Marion Barry. Have you hear of Robert Brent? He was Thomas Jefferson’s friend.
Why Did They Rename B Street to Constitution Avenue?
Constitution Avenue was not always called Constitution Avenue. There’s a Wisconsin connection to the story that most DC residents don’t know.