There are numerous buzzwords circulating these days, and the DC Preservation League is working to explore how they relate to historic preservation. This walking tour will focus on the history of DC's legacy businesses in the context of threats to their existence, including gentrification, local politics, and changing city demographics. Join us for this educational ... Read more

Join the DC Preservation League online to learn about their new mapping initiative to document legacy businesses in the District. This map, developed through crowd-sourced information, represents 120+ legacy businesses in DC that are over twenty years old and are not nationally franchised. This project is ongoing and does not represent every legacy business in ... Read more

This April, join the DC Preservation League at The Potter's House for their big birthday celebration marking 65 years of service in Adams Morgan. This in-person presentation will describe the fascinating history of The Potter's House, from it's opening in 1960 under the volunteer labor of the Church of the Saviour to its current functions ... Read more

DC Real Estate Agents and Appraisers can earn three continuing education credits in one of these free, three-hour, in-person courses focused on historic preservation in the District of Columbia. Join DCPL at the MLK Jr. Memorial Library (901 G Street NW) on Friday, May 16th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.  HP 101 will provide ... Read more