Have you ever thought about what lies beneath the city's surface?   Image of Christine Ames during an archaeological excavation. Courtesy of DC Archaeology.   Join the DC Preservation League and Dr. Ruth Trocolli from the DC Office of Planning on December 15th at 12:00 PM EST for an illuminating webinar on DC's (literally) underground history. JOIN HERE NOW! This ... Read more

The Preservation Initiatives (PI) Grant Program provides matching grants to individuals and non-profit organizations for preservation planning, research, outreach/education, and bricks and mortar projects related to historic and cultural sites. These grants are intended to help stimulate public discussion, introduce the public to preservation concepts and techniques, make technical expertise accessible, and encourage partnerships. Join ... Read more

Have you ever wondered about how individuals personally experience gentrification in Washington, D.C.? Join the DC Preservation League in-person for an engaging talk about residency, housing, and neighborhood change in one of D.C.'s most gentrified spaces. On January 23rd at 6:00 PM, author Shilpi Malinowski will share highlights from her recent book: "Shaw, LeDroit Park and Bloomingdale in ... Read more

Image of Catania Bakery in Eckington. Courtesy of Ted Eytan. In this presentation, Dr. Tanya Golash-Boza  will explain how a century of redlining, disinvestment, and the War on Drugs wreaked devastation on Black people and paved the way for gentrification in Washington, DC. I will describe the cycles of state abandonment and punishment that have shaped ... Read more