Profs & Pints DC: America’s Revolution and the Irish
• March 11, 2022

Profs and Pints DC presents: “America’s Revolution and the Irish,” with Richard Bell, a professor of history at the University of Maryland at College Park who has won awards for […]

Profs & Pints DC: Photos of Ghosts
• March 5, 2022

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Photos of Ghosts,” a look at the history of purported photographs of apparitions and the controversies surrounding them, with Beth Saunders, art historian and curator […]

Parade Honoring George Washington Returns to Alexandria (photos)
• February 22, 2022

After a two-year hiatus, the 2022 edition of the George Washington Birthday Parade returned to the streets of Old Town Alexandria on Presidents’ Day, Feb. 21. Taking advantage of unseasonably […]

Profs & Pints DC: Indicting Robert E. Lee
• November 12, 2021

Profs and Pints DC presents; “Indicting Robert E. Lee,” with John Reeves, former history instructor at several colleges and author The Lost Indictment of Robert E. Lee and A Fire […]

Profs & Pints DC: How America Ate—a History
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Profs and Pints DC presents: “How America Ate—a History,” with Allen Pietrobon, assistant professor of history at Trinity Washington University. [You must show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid […]

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 […]

Profs & Pints DC: The Tale of Sea Shanties (Matinee)
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Profs and Pints presents: “The Tale of Sea Shanties,” with Jessica M. Floyd, scholar of sea shanties during the Great Age of Sail. [Under current District of Columbia regulations attendees […]

Profs & Pints: Early American Witch Hunts
• October 16, 2021

Profs and Pints presents: “Early American Witch Hunts,” a look at the colonial hysteria that led to the tragedy of Salem, with Richard Bell, professor of history at the University […]

Columbus Day Ceremony in D.C. (photos)
• October 12, 2021

“We are made by history.” (The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.)  The 109th annual Columbus Day wreath laying ceremony took place on Monday, Oct. 11, at the Christopher Columbus […]

Tapas with Teachers
• September 17, 2021

Calling all teachers in the DMV area! Visit President Lincoln’s Cottage to learn about field trip opportunities and classroom resources from Tudor Place Historic House & Garden, Ford’s Theatre, President […]