Category: Famous Places

With the business of Halloween (taken from hallowed as in holy eve) behind us, we pay tribute on November 1^st, 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...

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. 

…One of my favorite quotes ~~ Billy Martin

July 4, 2021

Meet me at...

They say life is about the little things…

“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...

The sukkah is a temporary structure with a roof of branches or bamboo that represents the ancient jewish peoples travel through the desert from Egypt to Israel. The Bible commands in the book of exodus that...

What is Emma Dent Casey’s story?

N&M House Detectives track the history of your home and present the owner with a coffee table version of the story! How cool is that? Thank you, Michelle, for your story. It was a pleasure...

DC Historic Preservation Office’s Archeology Team @ DC History Conference

Yarrow Mamout? The Georgetown Legend?

About Georgetown’s Hebrew Academy

December 2, 2019

Thank you, Art Grosman. it was a pleasure chatting with you about growing up in Georgetown.

Hey Mr.Maps – If this story is anything like your tours..We’d love to hear more…

Begin at the Beginning…

December 1, 2019

Great Characters, Setting, Plot, Not without some Conflict and …a Perfect Ending!

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  All About Georgetown Writers

  November 27, 2019

  Thank you, Kim, for your story. Your tip toward this website is a gift! The wonderful things we learn at the DC History Conference!

  

Check mappinggeorgetown for many shared personal connections. Dumbarton at Dusk….oh là là!

Thank you, Howard! Magnifique!

You can meet Howard Carr and the rest of the Jackson Art Center artists during Open Studios.