Washington DC History Resources

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