Discover DC's Fascinating Local History + Heritage With Cultural Tourism DC's Cheryl Crowell5/22/2020 Awesome People in DC You Should Know Series Find travel inspiration and discover new wonders for your adventures in DC as some of the city's movers, shakers, explorers and creatives share tips on exploring the city even during the quarantine and what they're looking forward to once the restrictions lift.  Longtime DC resident Cheryl Crowell is the Resource Development Director at Cultural Tourism DC; she is responsible for developing new sources of revenue and building relationships that further the organization's vision. The non-profit develops authentic, memorable experiences for people to enjoy and learn about DC, beyond its monuments. You've probably seen tall posts with historic information, photos and maps all across the city. Well, those are thanks to Cultural Tourism DC. And that's not all.
They promote pride and appreciation for the arts and vibrant heritage of DC through an impressive range of signature events: Residents and locals can participate in WalkingTown DC, a 10-day festival of intriguing guided tours of DC sites; gain insight into our international diplomatic community via Passport DC and the Around the World Embassy Tour; and engage in arts and culture during PorchFest DC, a showcase for local performing artists in neighborhood settings. Cultural Tourism DC is the ultimate local's tourism guide! With all that insider knowledge, find out what DC spots bring Cheryl joy and other ways for you to discover the real DC!
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"Awesome People in DC You Should Know" Series Find travel inspiration and discover new wonders for your adventures in DC as some of the city's movers, shakers, explorers and creatives share tips on exploring the city even during the quarantine and what they're looking forward to once the restrictions lift.  Think you know everything about DC because you visited once on a school field trip or watched every episode of Scandal and West Wing? Think again! Meet Carolyn Crouch, founder of DC-based walking tour company, Washington Walks. Their tours include Memorials by Moonlight, Embassy Row, Georgetown, the famous Most Haunted Houses. Whether you're a resident or just visiting, Washington Walks tells the stories about some of DC's most famous landmarks that no one else knows. Plus, they have over a dozen tours that travel through D.C.'s diverse neighborhoods so you get to know the "real DC" beyond the National Mall. And if the thought of history will give you flashbacks to your high school history class, have no worries. Carolyn and her team are excellent storytellers who make history interesting and accessible, bringing the drama, scandals and adventures of the past alive for today's modern explorers.
Take a Look, It's In a Book: Our 10 Favorite Books About DC (Or That Are Set in the District)4/13/2020 A continuing series about awesome social distance activities in DC to keep you entertained during the outbreak and inspired to keep daydreaming about your next adventure in the Nation's capital.  You know how you also said you'd read more if you had the time? Well. . .
Whether you were born in the District, moved here decades ago, or just arrived, you might be curious to learn more about the city beyond the well-worn cliches. Books take you places, even new corners of your own backyard. Through their pages you get to explore a place, revealing hidden layers and new chapters. A lot of books have been written about DC, but there's more to know about than just Watergate. So what should you read if you really want to understand the place? We're put together our 10 favorite books about DC (or that are set here) that reveal its other personalities, dynamic history and characters; a few are simply just good ole comfort reads. So find your library card or order a copy from a local bookstore, and settle in for a good read. It's going to be awhile . . . A continuing series about awesome social distance activities in DC to keep you entertained during the outbreak and inspired to keep daydreaming about your next adventure in the Nation's capital.  Miss spending time leisurely wandering DC's museums and historical sites? Well, you're in luck!
Even though their doors are closed, you can still explore them online through virtual tours and digital collections. Now is the time to binge all the culture you've dreamed of having enough time to consume. We’ve compiled a list of 10+ museums and historical sites hat you can visit from your living room. Some you know and others may be less familiar, so make the most of being inside and explore at your leisure, and plan which landmarks and exhibits to visit when the doors open again. Imagine being in the room where history happened . . .  The Marriott Wardman Park in Woodley Park may look like any other convention hotel in Washington, DC, but appearances can be deceiving. Over the years, the hotel has been host to important moments in African American history.
In honor of Black History Month, we take a look back at its storied past and connection to two African-American icons.  What happens in hotel rooms usually stays inside the room. But the 1972 break-in at the Watergate Hotel turned room 214 into the most (in)famous room in the country.
Today, 47 years later, you can stay in the "Scandal Room" where it happened. Plus, there's a Hollywood connection for fans of the ABC television show Scandal starring Kerry Washington. If you’ve been walking on the National Mall or waiting at the intersection of 17th Street and Constitution Avenue, you’ve probably glanced at the little stone house on the corner and wondered, “Huh, what is that and why is it here?”
Well, I wondered the same thing, so like Nancy Drew, I set out to solve the mystery (dun dun dun!). |
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