Sip & Learn: Potter’s House Lecture
Join DCPL and The Potter's House team to learn about the organization's history in the Adams Morgan neighborhood. Ever since opening in 1960, Potter's House has acted as a space for community connection, deep conversation, and creative expression in the District. Uniquely functioning as both an independent business and a service-providing non-profit, Potter's House has ... Read more
Legacy Business Learning Session with Dr. Elizabeth Morton
For over two centuries, Washington, DC has functioned as a center of urban life. As the city has grown and evolved, commercial businesses have benefited the population through providing services and spaces important to the community. Several municipalities and historic preservation non-profits around the nation have explored the topic of legacy businesses, as these commercial establishments ... Read more
Legacy Businesses Walking Tour
Join DCPL staff members Zachary Burt and Shae Corey for an engaging walking tour that will highlight legacy businesses' historical contributions to their neighborhoods. Bring your questions about the relationship between legacy businesses, community and historic properties in Washington, DC. This walking tour will begin at Lee's Flower Shop located at 1026 U Street NW. ... Read more
Most Endangered Places Webinar
This webinar will explore the DC Preservation League's Most Endangered Places list, which was first created in 1996, and its evolution over the years. The current list will be discussed, including a brief overview of three new properties added in 2023. This presentation will be given by Rebecca Miller, DCPL's Executive Director, and Zachary Burt, ... Read more
