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Matthew B. Gilmore

3324 Dent Pl NW Archaeology Project – Yarrow Mamout site

The Dent Place project is at the property formerly owned by Yarrow Mamout whose portrait hangs in the Peabody Room of the Georgetown Public Library. Intern Mia Carey is a … Continue reading

July 9, 2015 · Leave a comment

Civil War Washington panel at Upshur Street Books-May 15, 2015

Friday, May 15 at 7:00pm in EDT Upshur Street Books 827 Upshur St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20011 https://www.facebook.com/events/376965989163879/ Upshur Books and History Press Present a panel featuring historians … Continue reading

May 13, 2015 · 5 Comments

Slavery & Emancipation in Washington, D.C. – Bibliography

Slavery & Emancipation in Washington, D.C. – Bibliography Timeline to abolition: 1836, “Gag Rule” prohibits discussion in Congress of abolition of slavery 1850 Slave trade abolished in Washington, D.C. Bill … Continue reading

April 16, 2015 · Leave a comment

Upcoming DC History Events

  • Oasis of Peace Member Only Tour: The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America October 3, 2015 at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 1400 Quincy Street, NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States  Join the DC Preservation League as we explore the history and tour the “Oasis of Peace”, a hidden treasure in Northeast Washington.Dedicated in 1899, the Franciscan Monastery is the site of the Memorial Church of the Holy Sepulchre designed by Roman architect Aristide Leonori, and 42 acres of meticulously landscaped grounds that contain replicas of shrines…
  • Guided Walk in Rock Creek Park with Melanie Choukas-Bradley October 9, 2015 at 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Boundary Bridge parking lot on Beach Drive - For details, link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guided-walk-in-rock-creek-park-with-melanie-choukas-bradley-tickets-18397626797
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