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Hidden Gem: The Famous Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall Actually Isn't the First One Dedicated to Him in DC

5/25/2022

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There are six public statues dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States in the District. The Lincoln Memorial, built more than half a century after his death, is what many Americans see when they think of the great president. May 30, 2022, marks the 100th anniversary of the dedication of his memorial.

While it’s definitely the biggest, it’s actually not the original statue that was built in his honor in DC.

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Awesome People: Black Educator + Suffragist Leader Nannie Helen Burroughs' Lasting Legacy in DC

3/14/2022

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We've heard of Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave in northeast Washington but realized we don't know anything about the woman it's named after. So, in honor of Women's History Month we set out to rectify this gap in our knowledge.

A primer: Born to former enslaved people, Burroughs was a leading educator, feminist and suffragist in the Washington, D.C., area throughout the early 20th century, After  her application to teach at a D.C. public school was rejected in the 1890s, despite graduating from the prestigious M Street High School, Burroughs decided that if she could not get a job as a teacher, she would start her own school. She's the embodiment of  the motto: "nevertheless, she persisted."

Her school was only the beginning of a long and illustrious career. She would build or lead nearly a dozen prominent organizations that advocated for greater civil rights and suffrage for African Americans and women. winning her a place among luminaries of the time, rubbing elbows with Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois and Carter G. Woodson, and later spending time with a young Martin Luther King Jr. 

Burroughs served as president of her school until her death on May 20, 1961, and three years later, the school changed its name to the Nannie Helen Burroughs School in her honor. 

Now, let’s take a little spin around the District of Columbia for the places touched by Nannie Helen Burroughs in life or the things named after her.


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Black History Month Activities in DC for February and Beyond

2/12/2022

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Celebrate Black history every day
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Historian, scholar, and writer Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week, the precursor to Black History Month, from his rowhouse in D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood in 1926. The home, owned by the National Park Service, is currently closed due to COVID (definitely worth a visit when it reopens) but you can pay a visit to the Carter G. Woodson Memorial located at 9th Street and Rhode Island Avenue, NW, which is a couple of blocks from his house.
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We've put together several other ways to celebrate Black History Month this February and beyond. We've got recommendations for deep discussions and black love book clubs, walking tours and cultural breaks, and more.

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Boo! Omni Shoreham Hotel's Haunted History

10/22/2021

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Guests check in at the iconic luxury hotel, but not all of them check out ...
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Many hotels today have extras like in-room coffee makers, business centers and on-site dining. The historic Omni Shoreham in Woodley Park boasts all of this, plus a few extras, including a couple of ghosts​.

At least, that's the story according to legend . . .

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Hidden Gem: Walk in Famous Footsteps at Warner Theatre

9/21/2021

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Question: What do Frank Sinatra, Bonnie Raitt, Jay-Z, and Liza Minelli all have in common?

No, it's not that they're incredibly talented, though that's a fact.


Answer: Each one of them has a bronze star on the Warner Theatre's Walk of Fame which commemorates people who have performed there. The Warner Walk lets you do some stargazing and take a bit of a nostalgia trip all at the same time.

Warner is one of the oldest theaters in DC but even native Washingtonians are surprised to learn about this hidden gem and bit of local pop culture. Even lesser known is that this is actually just one of two Walks of Fame in the city, but that's another story .for another blog post!

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6 Hidden Black History Places in DC Most People Don't Know About

2/18/2021

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Cool and unexpected places for Black history are all around you
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There are are some that believe places like the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial are the be-all-end-all of where to go for Black  history, but that's not true. 

Black history is embedded in DC's DNA in places that are obvious and many others that are not. From Benjamin Banneker Park to Frederick Douglass' first home in DC, here are some sites worth the hike to discover how significant African American contributions have been not only in Washington, D.C., but in the nation.

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Go Inside the President's Guest House Where Vice President Kamala Harris Will Be Staying Temporarily

1/24/2021

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Historic Blair House has hosted foreign dignitaries and several presidents in the days before their inaugurations. One even survived an assassination attempt within its walls
Blair House sounds like some kind of posh estate in the United Kingdom but it's right here in DC.

Better known as the "President's Guest House," it's where 
Madame Vice President Kamala Harris and her family will be staying while her new home at One Naval Observatory, the official residence of the Vice President, undergoes maintenance

Located just across Pennsylvania Avenue from the Eisenhower Executive Office Building and steps from the White House, Blair House serves as the president's guest house. It’s right near the
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum so chances are you’ve walked by without even knowing it. Joe Biden and his family stayed here before Inauguration Day and his swearing in as the 46th President of the United States.

The historic home has hosted foreign dignitaries and several presidents in the days before their inaugurations. Lincoln is known to have been a frequent visitor at Blair House, which was a fast walk across Pennsylvania Avenue. One even survived an assassination attempt within its walls. 

Wrangling an invite to Blair House is even harder than getting one to the White House. 
Security is tight and access exclusive. Go inside — and learn the history behind — the place our new VP will temporarily be calling home.

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Take a Peek Inside the Elusive House Kamala Harris Will Call Home as Vice President

1/23/2021

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Number One Observatory Circle on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory is the traditional home for veeps.
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Ask most people where the president lives and they’ll tell you, “the White House.” Ask them where the vice president lives and the answer is much less certain.

Even though it might not have the same ring to it as 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, One Naval Observatory (located on the grounds of the 72-acre U.S. Naval Observatory) has been the official home to every vice president since Walter Mondale) in 1977.  


When Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff move into Number One Observatory Circle, they will be only the eighth vice-presidential family in American history to do so.  They’re currently staying at Blair House, the President's Guest House, while they’re soon-to-be new home undergoes maintenance.

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Curious Caravan's Guide to Everything You Need for Your Biden-Harris Inauguration Watch Party

1/18/2021

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Two days! Just two more days until Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. The National Mall is closed and DC is practically on lock down for security reasons, but that doesn’t make the occasion any less a cause for celebration.

We're curated a mix of virtual and IRL things to do, and local food and drink specials for you to throw the best at-home inauguration party ever, so don your best red, white, and blue loungewear and nestle up on the couch and get ready to celebrate!
WHAT TO DO:
  • ICYMI: The Biden's dog Major, a German Shepherd who will be the first rescue dog residing at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. He was adopted in 2018 by Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden from the Delaware Humane Association. Singer Josh Groban helped welcome President-elect Joe Biden's dog, Major, to the White House by performing at his "indoguration" this past Sunday.
  • Jan 19: The Biden-Harris Inauguration Committee invites cities and towns across the country to join D.C. in illuminating buildings and ringing church bells on Tues, Jan 19 at 5:30 p.m. ET in a national moment of unity and remembrance for those lost to COVID-19. 
  • Until Jan 21: Have your political anxieties been bubbling up your emotions this week? Do you have a burning desire to let it all out? Do you wish you had an outlet to just let loose? Fear not, because such an outlet exists — for a limited time. Just Scream is a phone service that lets you do exactly that: just scream. Call +1-561-567-8431, wait for the beep, and scream (or sing, or rant) your heart out. 
  • Various: From author talks to political books and a conversation with Jeb Bartlett (actor Martin Sheen, check out our curated list of inauguration-themed events happening online and in-person leading up to Biden's swearing in.​​​
  • Ongoing: Take WTOP’s inauguration trivia quiz and you might learn something about how U.S. presidents have been sworn in over the years. You also might wonder how some of these guys got elected president in the first place.
WHAT TO EAT/DRINK:
  • With emotions running so high, you're going to need some delicious food to binge eat and comfort you during this historical transition day. Luckily, DC's restaurants have come through with food and drink specials that honor soon-to-be-sworn-in President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, America's first female vice president.
WHAT TO LISTEN TO:
  • Groove along to the official Joe Biden and Kamala Harris inauguration playlist. The eclectic 46-track roster also includes Beyoncé, Stevie Wonder, Major Lazer and Tame Impala. According to a statement from the Biden/Harris team, the playlist "represents the diversity of our nation, and our strength and resilience as we look forward to new leadership and a new era in America." The playlist also includes the song "That's Love," an awesome track from DC musician Oddisee.
  • ​On the flip side, the Impeachment 2: Electric Boogaloo playlist, is the playlist Lloyd Dobler would be playing on his boombox outside the White House  if he was a Biden supporter. Compiled by local musician Rex, tracks include NSYNCs "Bye, Bye, Bye;" Lizzo's "Truth Hurts;" Public Enemy's "Fight the Power" and "Move Bitch" by Ludacris, Mystical and others. It's the playlist we didn't know we needed but can't wait now to turn up past 11.

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Hail to the Chief: Virtual + IRL Ways to Celebrate the Biden Presidential Inauguration in DC

1/14/2021

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There won't be any pomp and circumstance for this year's presidential inauguration of President Elect Joe Biden and Vice-President Elect Kamala Harris. Even the biggest political event of the year has been reimagined with the usual crowd-pleasing events going virtual. Which is just as well since the entire National Mall will be closed.

But it's not all bad news. The show must go on and there are a host of virtual inauguration events -- official and non-official --  that you can join from home to get in the spirit of the occasion  and
 get a flavor of inaugurations past and present.

So make your Biden-Harris-themed food and drink picks, settle in to celebrate the triumph of democracy and a Twitter rant-free four years.

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