Last-Minute Halloween Costumes

October 26, 2023

If you’re still looking for a last-minute Halloween costume, look no further than these ideas for couples, pets, groups and Georgetown-specific options.  For Couples: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce – […]

Georgetown House Tours: Our Top-9 Past Stories

April 10, 2023

In honor of The Georgetown House Tour’s 90th anniversary this year — coming up April 22 — here are nine of our best stories about our neighborhood’s decades-old tradition and the […]

Mapping Georgetown: A Food Writer’s Fond Reflections

May 2, 2022

As we stroll about Georgetown’s exciting blocks we often wonder “who are all of these fascinating people”? Often, they’re moving past us at a nice clip on foot or riding […]

Georgetown House Tour Draws Record Crowds on a Perfect Day 

April 25, 2022

It was a beautiful sunny, slightly breezy spring day in the 70s with blossoms in the gardens, as people of all ages stood patiently in sometimes long lines waiting to […]

Welcome Back! The 89th Annual Georgetown House Tour, April 23

April 13, 2022

Welcome Back! The 89th Georgetown House Tour: Perfect Recipe for Coming Home April 23    Since 1931, the Georgetown House Tour has been described in many ways: “architectural gems,” “historically significant,” […]

8 Showcases for 2022 Georgetown House Tour

March 31, 2022

The stage has been set, and with eight making the list for the 2022 Georgetown House Tour, tour officials and volunteers met at the R Street home of Avery Miller […]

Julia Child Home on Georgetown House Tour

February 3, 2022

The new owners of Julia Child’s famed Georgetown residence at 2706 Olive St. NW have agreed to be part of the 2022 Georgetown House Tour, which takes place Saturday, April […]

Julia Child’s Historic Georgetown Home Sells for $3.3 Million  

January 13, 2022

Julia Child’s famed Georgetown residence at 2706 Olive St. NW was snatched up just a few weeks ago after only a month on the market.   The butter yellow Colonial clapboard home […]

Julia & Julia at Rose Park Party   

November 10, 2021

The Friends of Rose Park had a “Julia & Julia” moment, as its fundraiser was held Nov. 4 at the one-time home of America’s cooking teacher and TV personality Julia […]

Marilyn Butler’s Vision for ‘Mapping Georgetown’   

July 19, 2021

Imagine falling in love with your local town. Then, dedicating all of your creative efforts to cultivating and preserving its unique culture and heritage. Georgetown resident Marilyn Butler has done […]