Digging Deeper at Dumbarton Oaks  

May 10, 2023

From noble trees to “garden-magic” to digital plant humanities   Spring in Georgetown means new blooms at Dumbarton Oaks in the enchanting garden on R Street, and new initiatives in environmental […]

For Women’s History Month We Celebrate Georgetown’s STEAMy Women 

March 8, 2023

We spoke with Georgetown women who work in the STEAM fields (science, technology, engineering, art and math) about their careers and accomplishments and were inspired by their ambitious journeys, words […]

Mapping Georgetown: Thankfulness for Family, Georgetown and the Dalai Lama

December 5, 2022

At Mapping Georgetown, we continue to celebrate our gratitude during this special season of thankfulness. Today’s feature is from Georgetowner Brian Michael Smith whose story is a special meditation on […]

Dumbarton Oaks, According to Dr. Batsaki  

November 21, 2022

“What is this place?” pondered Dr. Yota Batsaki when she first encountered Dumbarton Oaks, the Harvard University-owned research institute, museum and garden on 32nd Street in Georgetown. Did anything tie […]

Mapping Georgetown: Culturally Nourishing Breakfasts

November 14, 2022

In Georgetown, we’re so fortunate to be surrounded by the cultural treasures in our neighborhood and in our nation’s capital. Is there anything quite like a brisk walk on a […]

Next Breakfast Speaker: Executive Director of Dumbarton Oaks 

October 20, 2022

On Thursday, Nov. 17, from 8 to 9:30 a.m., The Georgetowner’s Cultural Leadership Breakfast Series will welcome Yota Batsaki, executive director of Dumbarton Oaks, the Harvard University-owned research institute, library, […]