D.C. History for the Kids
A special thank you to Ms. Sparkman’s 3rd-grade class from Strong John Thomson Elementary School for participating in the DC History Center’s first-ever History Hunt! The field trip featured a scavenger hunt across the DC History Center’s exhibits on the second floor of the Carnegie Library and a look at the history of the building as laid out by the images in the Carnegie Gallery on the basement level. We were thrilled to engage a group of young students in D.C. history, geography, statehood and more while connecting our content with their in-class curriculum; and we look forward to hosting many more 3rd and 12th graders in the future.
Cheers!
Last Wednesday was the first of many Salons at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Washington, D.C. Every Wednesday night until December 11th* the Historical Society invites you to imbibe with cocktails from Dirty Habit and take part in lively conversations, and D.C. history trivia, and view historic photographs. *There will not be an event on October 30 and November 27.
Nothing Like A Book Talk
And finally, the response to the Palace of State: The Eisenhower Executive Building book talk at Second Story Books was spectacular, with more than 60 people in the audience. What a great way to spend an evening talking with Thomas Luebke, editor of Palace of State, and admiring a great example of American Second Empire architecture. A big thank you to Mr. Luebke and to Second Story Books for hosting the event at their Dupont Circle location! Copies of this book which are filled with stunning photography (see below) are also available in the DC History Center Store, located on the 2nd floor of the Carnegie Library, 801 K Street NW.
