All Souls Day/ Day of the Dead…~Andréa Seiger
With the business of Halloween (taken from hallowed as in holy eve) behind us, we pay tribute on November 1st, as we celebrate All Souls Day and The Day of the Dead. Many many souls are remembered due to the generous efforts and hard work of generations of staff...
Mt. Zion and Female Union Band Society Cemeteries
Here we have a lovely description from Susan Galbraith, describing her roots and the history of Mt. Zion and Female Union Band Society and how it fits into the Georgetown church and cemetery scheme of things.
The Story Behind Mapping Georgetown
Many thanks to The Georgetowner for all of their support! It has been such an enlightening and joyful experience working together!
Voilà! mappinggeorgetown.com has a Reading List
Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are. ~Mason Cooley
Washington Post! — Hot off the Press!…………………
“Without a doubt, hands down, what I like most about Georgetown is the people,” Butler says. “They are friendly, personable, fun and a study in variety and backgrounds. Everyone I’ve met has led me to someone else and the experience of it has...
Looking for a good read?
What is Emma Dent Casey’s story?
It was a thrill...
Washington DC Historical Society – DC History Conference
Mark your calendars for next year! Not to be missed. Mapping Georgetown met the most interesting, personable, informative, fun and pretty people at the DC History Conference! So many stories!
Wild Women of Georgetown? YES!
Check out Wild Women of Georgetown here and while you are at it, check out Tour of Her Own here.
Favorite Thing — The Georgetowner
Another Good Read!
Mapping Georgetown loves the Georgetowner so...
All About Georgetown Writers
Thank you, Kim, for your story. Your tip toward this website is a gift! The wonderful things we learn at the DC History Conference!
Artist in Residence –Sophia McCrocklin
“It has been one of my greatest joys….”
