Join the DC Preservation League on Thursday, June 17th at 7:00pm EDT for a virtual tour of historic restaurants throughout the District with DCPL trustee John DeFerrari! Thousands of restaurants have operated in the District of Columbia since the first ones appeared along Pennsylvania Avenue in the early 19th century. Most have been forgotten, but a few ... Read more
DCPL Members are invited to join us at the Tabard Inn on Tuesday, June 29th at 6:30 pm for a presentation led by Alyssa Stein, Senior Project Manager with EHT Traceries, Inc., on the history of this Washington institution. A reception will follow the program. Note on Accessibility: This program will be held on the second floor which is only accessible by ... Read more
Washington, DC’s historic Shaw neighborhood has seen dramatic changes in the past two decades. Many residents and visitors only know today’s Shaw. But what did the neighborhood look like in decades past? What did buildings that now are home to popular bars and restaurants look like back in the day? What stood where new housing ... Read more
Join the DC Preservation League on Tuesday, July 13th at 12:00pm EDT for a virtual program about the historic Takoma Theatre! The Takoma Theatre has a fascinating history as one of the early movie theaters in the region. Over the decades it served many purposes until eventually falling into disrepair. Rock Creek Property Group acquired the Takoma Theatre in ... Read more
