And just like that my faith in humanity is restored. Thanks to Nora for sending this awesomeness from Logan Circle. Have a look inside where it GETS EVEN BETTER: (more…)
History
“Dear PoPville,
Note – LGB (minus the T) – much like the Stonewall National Monument website. Erasing history.”
From NPS’ Dupont Circle website:
“In the 1970s, Dupont Circle became a welcoming place for the city’s LGB community.” (more…)
1501 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Terry for sending: “Closed for renovations I understand collaborating with another Baptist Church” (more…)
From WMATA:
“Today, Metro is honoring Civil Rights pioneer Rosa Parks on her birthday, Feb. 4. To acknowledge the day, Metro is placing signs on all trains and buses, reserving a single seat for Parks and her history-changing act of brave civil disobedience against racial segregation on public transit. (more…)
“Elvis Pressley
On March 23, 1956, Elvis gave his first and only performance in the District of Columbia at Pier 4 on the S.S. Mount Vernon, a cruise steamer operated by the Wilson Line.”
Very cool. Thanks to Aaron for sending from “the Wharf near politics and prose.”
HOWEVER,
it’s not exactly 100% accurate as Elvis also performed on TV in Van Ness on that same day: “On March 23, 1956, Dean had as a guest on his show a nervous young singer named Elvis Presley, then just coming into his own. Presley was one of many entertainment personalities who made stops at the Connecticut Avenue broadcasting complex.”
Spotted at Quarry House in Silver Spring! (more…)
“Holocaust survivor Susan Warsinger speaking to visitors at the Museum during IHRD 2024”
From an email:
“On Monday, January 27, we are hosting a special day of activities for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which is held on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. This year marks 80 years since Nazi Germany’s most notorious camp was liberated. We are inviting you and others to meet Holocaust survivors, read the names of Holocaust victims, and light memorial candles.”
From the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum:
“The United Nations has designated January 27, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, as a time to remember the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the millions of other victims of Nazi persecution. This year’s commemoration comes at a critical time, as the survivors, our best teachers, decline in number and we witness a global surge in antisemitism.
The Museum invites the public to remember the victims, honor the survivors and reaffirm the lessons of the Holocaust. Events that day will include: (more…)
photo by Rock Creek Conservancy
Thanks to John for passing on this very cool PSA from Rock Creek Conservancy:
“A friendly reminder to clean up after yourself in our parks! Recently, a milk bottle dated March 3, 1925, (more…)
“Caption: Visible Vault: Open Collections Storage at the National Building Museum. Photographed by Stephen A. Miller, StudioM13.”
From a press release:
“Visible Vault: Open Collections Storage
Opening December 14, 2024
The exhibition provides visitors with a unique opportunity to engage with significant historical objects that were previously unavailable to the public due to their size, scope, and material. This exhibition is a testament to the Museum’s commitment to preserving and sharing the fascinating narratives of the world we design and build. (more…)
A recent study* has revealed that these wheat pastes have been affixed to 77% of the backs of stop signs and other city signs/lamp post bases around the District.
*I have seen and anecdotally heard.
Cool “Disco” Dan must be smiling from above.