Jane Austen Films, Ball at Dumbarton House
• August 27, 2026

You can’t spell Dumbarton House without Austen. Jane Austen, that is. Washington, D.C., continues to suffer from a severe case of Austenmania, a disorder that first appeared in 1995, the […]

GMS Coffee & Community Spotlights Georgetown’s Cultural Anchors
• May 14, 2026

Georgetown Main Street’s Coffee & Community takes place on the second Thursday of every month at 1310 Kitchen & Bar. Local business owners and community leaders gather over coffee and […]

Editorial: The Joy of Community — The List Goes On
• June 12, 2024

“Taking care of others, helping others, ultimately is the way to discover your own joy and to have a happy life.” — the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu    Now […]

A Chat With the House Tour Patrons’ Party Co-Chairs  
• April 10, 2024

Puja Parekh and Blair Wunderlich, co-chairs of the Georgetown House Tour Patrons’ Party, are aiming for an unforgettable event — while simultaneously bolstering vital initiatives at St. John’s Episcopal Church […]

Real-Life Ghost Stories Haunt City’s Historic Landmarks 
• October 12, 2022

Compiled by Kate Oczypok Now that it’s spooky season, ghost stories abound. We set out to explore tales of apparitions haunting the halls of our local museums and homes, many of […]

Weekend Round Up, Aug. 18 – 21
• August 18, 2022

Can you believe we’re almost at Labor Day weekend? As we round out the summer season, there are so many things to do for foodies, art lovers, music lovers and […]

Weekend Round Up, July 28 – 31
• July 28, 2022

The dog days of summer are upon us! Enjoy a cookout at Bourbon Steak, head to Dunder Mifflin, take in some tennis and more. The Citi Open Kicks Off Saturday  […]

Little Free Libraries of Georgetown and Beyond
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The tiny boxed libraries you’ve seen sprinkled around Georgetown are not just local gems, but part of a global book-sharing community. Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization with more […]

Fourth of July Weekend Round Up, June 30 – July 4
• June 30, 2022

Who else is as excited for this three-day Fourth of July weekend as we are? If you’re in town, you’re in luck. There are so many things to do! From […]

Citizens’ Annual Meeting: Bowser Q&A, Members Honored 
• May 11, 2022

A vigorous annual meeting of the Citizens Association of Georgetown at Dumbarton House on May 3 featured a good hour-long earnest face-to-face town-meeting-style Q&A with Mayor Muriel Bowser and another […]