Waterfront Village Home Tour

August 18, 2023

Homes of the Southwest Waterfront, Sunday, October 8 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Home tour of select homes in Southwest DC benefits Waterfront Village, a small non-profit organziation which helps […]

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 […]

A Tale of Two Cemeteries

July 18, 2023

Historian and Historic Preservationist Paul K. Williams rather unexpectedly became the Superintendent of two very different yet active cemeteries in Washington, DC during the past twelve years: Capitol Hill’s Congressional […]

National Presbyterian Church Food Drive for the Hungry

May 15, 2023

Help feed the hungry by dropping off non-perishable food donations at National Presbyterian Church, 9:30 am -12:30 pm on Saturday, May 20. We are collecting for Central Union Mission and […]

Serve with National Presbyterian Church at Great Day of Service

April 24, 2023

We’re inviting you to join us on Saturday, May 20th, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm to make a real difference in the lives of thousands of people in DC and […]

Best Friends Foundation 35th Anniversary Benefit Features Dionne Warwick

April 6, 2023

Best Friends Foundation held its 35th Anniversary Benefit March 30 at the Four Seasons in Georgetown. The theme of the evening was “Make Music Not Madness.”  Following cocktails and a silent […]

‘Shout Sister Shout!’ at Ford’s Theatre Brings Audiences on a Rollercoaster of Successes, Sorrows


Settling into a seat for “Shout Sister Shout!” at Ford’s Theatre, one expects to hear a voice capable of raising the historic rafters: that of Carrie Compere as “Godmother of […]

Dutch Tulip Days 2023 Presents 15,000+ Flowers to Highlight Tulips, Bicycles at Ambassador’s Residence


Flowers and bicycles are iconic images we associate with the Netherlands. Dutch Tulip Days, running now through April 7, at the Dutch Ambassador’s residence, are showcasing thousands of the colorful […]

Dumbarton Oaks’ ‘Brier Patch’ Explores Education, Nature, Equality

January 26, 2023

Dumbarton Oaks is hosting an art installation by artist Hugh Hayden now through May 2023. Don’t miss the exhibit, titled “Brier Patch,” by artist Hugh Hayden. Hayden, 40, was born […]

Mayor Bowser Sworn in for Historic Third Term

January 2, 2023

Mayor Muriel Bowser was sworn in for a historic third term as the Mayor of the District of Columbia at Washington Convention Center on Jan. 2. She is the first […]