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News and events from the Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
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Introducing: A New Design for Washington History!
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 Continuing our 100-year publishing tradition, the Society is happy to present the new look of Washington History. The only journal dedicated to new research in D.C. history, the updated journal will be larger and include more images. In addition to the scholarly articles, Washington History will also feature content such as profiles on local history blogs and announcements of new collections available to researchers.
If you are not a member, please join today to receive new issues of the journal mailed directly to your home in addition to other valuable member benefits. To view more of the sample covers and photos from last week's journal reception, check out our Facebook page!
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Call for Submissions: D.C. Historical Studies Conference
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November 14 - 17, 2013 at the Historical Society
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This year's theme, "Marching On Washington", covers a diverse range of anniversaries: the 1963 March on Washington, the 1973 initiation of modern D.C. Home Rule, the centennial of the 1913 Woman Suffrage Procession, and the sesquicentennial of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Kate Masur, associate professor of history at Northwestern University, will be the featured speaker at the Letitia Woods Brown Memorial Lecture and opening reception on Thursday, November 14. A location for the lecture and reception is to be determined.
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D.C. History Wikipedia Edit-a-thon and House History Workshop
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D.C. History Wikipedia Edit-a-thon and Exhibition Tour
Saturday, March 23, 2012, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ever wondered who writes content on Wikipedia? Want to learn how to edit pages and create new articles? Go behind the scenes at the Historical Society and use our unique resources to research and update Wikipedia pages related to D.C. history!
This event includes: a behind-the-scenes tour of the Kiplinger Research Library, a tour of the exhibit: Window to Washington, lunch, and the edit-a-thon. Individuals who are unfamiliar with Wikipedia but would like to learn more are welcome to attend! Please come with your own WiFi-enabled laptop computer.
House History Workshop
in partnership with the D.C. Humanities Council and MLK, Jr. Memorial Library
Saturday, March 30, 2012, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Participants will learn how to research the history of their own home or any other historical property. These workshops at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library at the Historical Society of Washington, D.C., will feature presentations by professionals who will guide workshop participants on how to navigate the collection of maps, building permits database, photo archives, microfilm records, the Council's DC Digital Museum and conclude with a tour of the "Window to Washington" Exhibit at the Historical Society.
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Docent-lead tours are available. Groups are always welcome! To schedule a tour, please contact library@historydc.org.
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Call for Docents and Interns
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The Historical Society cannot full our mission to collect, interpret, and share D.C. history without the help of our volunteers and interns. We are in need of exhibit docents, library interns, and development interns.
We need you! Please view our website to find out what opportunities are available. |
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