Robert Pohl

Robert Pohl worked for many years as a computer programmer but recovered from that and became a full time stay-at-home dad. With his son now in school, he has expanded his horizons and become a self-taught historian. He has written books about his house as well as Emancipation in the District of Columbia. You can reach Robert at Robert[at]thehillishome.com

Robert Pohl
15 May 2022

From the MPD Blotter

Arrests and other crime information in the area, directly from MPD. If you have a tip, you can always call 202-727-9099. You can also send info anonymously to the TEXT TIP LINE by texting 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment […]


12 May 2022

Photography:

Another fence

Do you follow us on Instagram or TikTok? Check out a couple of additional fence related videos here and here.


09 May 2022

History:

Lost Capitol Hill: The Unexamined Witness

Over the last two weeks, we’ve looked at Lincoln’s personal attendant, Charles Forbes, as well as his life before the Lincoln assassination and what he was doing on that fateful evening. Today, we will look at his life after Booth’s crime. One would have thought that Forbes would be front and center in any investigation […]


08 May 2022

News:

From the MPD Blotter

Arrests and other crime information in the area, directly from MPD. If you have a tip, you can always call 202-727-9099. You can also send info anonymously to the TEXT TIP LINE by texting 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment […]


02 May 2022

History:

Lost Capitol Hill: Outside the Presidential Box

Last week we looked at Charles Forbes, President Lincoln’s “personal attendant,” and what little we know about him before April 14, 1865. Today, we will look at what happened that fateful night. One thing that everyone agrees on is that Charles Forbes accompanied the Lincolns from the White House to Senator Ira Harris’s house, where […]


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