Join the DC History Center’s community of scholars, community members, and readers to celebrate the latest issue of Washington History magazine at our release party.
All signs point to spring: longer days, insufferable allergies, warm breezes, and Washington History delivered to your doorstep! To celebrate the season and a fresh issue of our magazine, we invite you to join us at our release party on Wednesday, May 22 from 6:30-8 PM at Right Proper Brewing Company’s Brookland Production House (920 Girard Street NE). At 7 pm, we will hear from the editor and recognize everyone who contributed to the issue. As you peruse the pages and sip a modern day Senate Beer, consider the ties between 19th-century German beer and citizenship—the inspiration for our party location.
Chat with other DC history lovers and supporters about this article and more, including the issue’s other two articles (more below) and all the gems in between: On the Shelf, Person of Interest, Best of the Web, Milestones, and Reviews.
WHO’S INVITED?
Right Proper is family-friendly. Registration is appreciated but not required. We hope you’ll join us for good conversations, a drink (beer, wine, and nonalcoholic options) purchased from our host, and provided snacks. Whether you’re a past contributor, a DC History Center member, or just an avid reader, take this opportunity to get to know Washington History!
Members: before registering, take a peek at your inbox for an email with a special offer from membership@dchistory.org!
INSIDE THE ISSUE
Spring 2024 | Volume 36, Number 1
“I Want to Own the Plantations”: Kimi Gray and Tenant Empowerment in Kenilworth Courts
By Joe Lapp, How pioneering housing advocate Kimi Gray led residents to manage and revitalize their home complexes.
“Flash, Flash!”: The Hidden Figures of DC’s World War II Antiaircraft Artillery Command
By Anne Dobberteen, Women volunteering as plane plotters and WAACs defend Washington, complicating home front narratives.
Beer, Branding, and Citizenship in Late-19th-Century Washington, DC
By Nikki Grigg, Archaeological evidence illuminates German immigrants’ claims to U.S. citizenship in local beer branding and drinking practices.
ABOUT WASHINGTON HISTORY
Washington History magazine is the only scholarly publication devoted exclusively to the history of our nation’s capital. Its essays and articles are written by a diverse range of contributors–from distinguished historians, to journalists and community members–offering a rich array of images as well as reviews and short features.
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GETTING HERE
Nearest Metro: Brookland – CUA Metro or Rhode Island Metro on the Red Line
Nearest Bus Stop: H8 at 12th Street NE & Franklin Street NE. Additional bus routes are a 5-12 minute walk away.
Nearest Bike Share: 12th Street NE & Irving Street NE
Parking: Street parking with 2-hour residential zone restrictions (Zone 5).
Bicycle Parking: Right Proper has a bike rack with space for 16 bikes. There is also a 24-hour, free bike pump available outside.