Hay-Adams Hotel, courtesy of the Library of Congress. "Carrying the Spirit Forward” – the last updated edition of Capital Losses was published in 2003. If a new and expanded version appeared tomorrow, what lost buildings should it include? Join the DC Preservation League for a panel discussion about DC's lost buildings and their ongoing legacy. Hear from four ... Read more

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

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

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