Join the DC History Center’s gathering of scholars, community members, and readers to celebrate the latest issue of Washington History magazine.

This issue of Washington History visits three very different DC addresses to reveal the people who, through persistence and force of personality, thrived in our city. Celebrate the spring issue of the magazine with our DC history community on Wednesday, May 21 at Boundary Stone (116 Rhode Island Ave NW). Around 6:45 pm, we will hear from the editor and recognize the authors who contributed to this issue.

WHO’S INVITED?

Whether you’re a current author, past contributor, DC History Center member, or an avid reader, take this opportunity to get to know Washington History and connect with like-minded, DC history lovers! Boundary Stone is family friendly. Registration is appreciated but walk-ins are welcome. We hope you’ll join us for good conversations, a drink (beer, wine, and nonalcoholic options) purchased from our host, and provided snacks.

Members: before registering, peek at your inbox for an email with a special offer from mebership@dchistory.org!

INSIDE THE ISSUE
Spring 2025 | Volume 37, Number 1

In Search of a Better Life
By David Nicholson
The early-1920s story of Mattie and Alfred Simons, who arrived in segregated DC during the Great Migration and journeyed up the economic ladder.

Virginia Murray Bacon and the Art of the Washington Salon
by Elizabeth Warner
Congressional wife Virginia Murray Bacon’s life in a four-story Foggy Bottom mansion, where she famously hosted parties for political and cultural elites.

The Architecture of Anti-Racism:
by Esa Syeed
Black and White residents of Adams Morgan band together to create the city’s first community-run school and a new kind of educational campus.

ABOUT WASHINGTON HISTORY
Washington History magazine is the only scholarly publication devoted exclusively to the history of our nation’s capital. Its essays and articles are written by a diverse range of contributors–from distinguished historians, to journalists and community members–offering a rich array of images as well as reviews and short features.

ABOUT BONDARY STONE
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GETTING THERE
Nearest Bus Stop: G8 at Rhode Island Ave NW and 2nd St NW. Additional bus routes are a 5 to 15-minute walk away (including 70, 79, P6, 80).
Nearest Metro: Shaw-Howard University Station (Green), NoMa-Gallaudet University (Red)
Nearest Bike Share: 1st St NW and Rhode Island Ave NW
Parking: Street parking with 2-hour residential zone restrictions (Zone 5).

DONATE
As DC’s right to self-governance faces renewed challenges, the humanities—through history, storytelling, and civic dialogue—play a vital role in grounding us. Washington History magazine is an unparalleled resource of local history, made possible thanks to the incredible support of members and donors like you. We hope you’ll join, renew, or donate today to help ensure future issues reach students in DC classrooms, land on the doorsteps of local history enthusiasts, and captivate first-time readers in your favorite neighborhood bookstore.

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