The City Tavern: Fascinating Past, Promising Future 

November 6, 2023

By Hailey Wharram  The City Tavern Preservation Foundation hosted its Welcome Fall Neighbors Reception on Oct. 25. The tavern’s Bliss Room and adjoining terrace were abuzz with jovial chatter, hors […]

Business Ins & Outs: City Tavern, Bitty & Beau’s, Capital One

September 5, 2023

In: Leslie Maysak Heads Up City Tavern Preservation Foundation The City Tavern Preservation Foundation named Leslie Maysak its new executive director. The foundation said: “Maysak’s background as an Executive Director, […]

The History and Architecture of Georgetown and Washington DC

August 16, 2023

Georgetown was founded in 1751, predating the establishment of the federal district by 40 years, and remained a separate municipality until 1871. Many of the country’s founding fathers met in […]

Whiskey Tasting with Steve Bashore of George Washington’s Mount Vernon

October 28, 2021

“An extra ration of liquor to be issued to every man tomorrow, to drink Perpetual Peace, Independence & Happiness to the United States of America.” George Washington 1783 The City […]

Weekly Arts Round Up, September 17, 2020

September 17, 2020

More Smithsonian museums reopen tomorrow. From the comfort of your couch, stream Japanese films, hear from Helen Hunt and view treasures from sunken cities of ancient Egypt.

City Tavern Celebrates 60th Anniversary

December 18, 2019

Supporters gathered Nov. 23 to celebrate the founders of the City Tavern Association for their efforts in 1959 to restore the iconic federal landmark on M Street — a tavern […]