4th of July – Celebrating American Independence in Washington
Washington began celebrating the 4th of July as Independence Day in 1801: see https://matthewbgilmore.wordpress.com/2018/07/03/district-of-columbias-first-4th-of-july-1801/ “Free and unreserved” expression despite fiercely divided opinion was much hoped for: The definitive web resources … Continue reading
June 29, 2019 · Leave a comment
Merry Christmas, Washington: Evolution of the Holiday in the Nation’s Capital
What Once Was Merry Christmas, Washington: Evolution of the Holiday in the Nation’s Capital click for complete article: http://intowner.com/2018/12/30/merry-christmas-washington-evolution-of-the-holiday-in-the-nations-capital/ By Matthew B. Gilmore During December of 1923 a 48-foot balsam … Continue reading
December 31, 2018 · Leave a comment