In 18th century Maryland, business had to be conducted wherever people could meet. For Hungerford’s Tavern, that meant a pretty historic list of patrons... and an assassination plot! #MDHistory https://t.co/05LHankihk In 18th century Maryland, business had to be conducted wh…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Feb 22, 2022
Duo Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner published their novel “The Gilded Age” in 1873. Their chapter on D.C. definitely left an impression, but not a good one. That hurts. #DCHistory https://t.co/820iMCxwA7 Duo Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner published their novel “Th…
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Before construction began to build the new capital city, a handful of families owned the land. Most, when given offers for their land, accepted and left. One man, even to the behest of George Washington himself, wouldn’t leave without a fight. #DCHistory https://t.co/a8MxAZLglO…
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Music in D.C. has a distinctive legacy, and brought numerous genres into popularity. One lesser known genre of the 1960s, along with one of its pioneers, had Maryland roots and a wide net of influence. #MDHistory https://t.co/Bal1UOCtvS Music in D.C. has a distinctive legacy…
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Melba Roy Mouton – Mathematician via NASA https://t.co/kPfwavruWi https://t.co/2hIiW9p5Pi
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Vintage postcard of the imposing Union Trust Co building, designed by Wood, Dunn, and Deming and completed in 1906 on the SW corner of 15th and H St NW. If the building looks narrow, that's because it is lacking the extension built along H Street in 1927, which doubled its s…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Feb 22, 2022
Mardi Gras this year isn’t until March 1, but #OTD in 1871, D.C. had its own celebrations that “rivaled those in New Orleans itself.” The festivities sound pretty interesting, if you ask us. #DCHistory https://t.co/Sz2AT92K1q Mardi Gras this year isn’t until March 1, but #OT…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Feb 21, 2022