I recently gave a talk at the Literary Hill Bookfest on the research that was done at the Washington Navy Yard over the years. In looking into this, I came across a terrifying episode in the life of Abraham Lincoln at the Navy Yard. Lincoln was good friends with the commander of the Yard, John […]
Oh my goodness, do I love hydrangea. With their brilliant sunset colors driven by soil acidity, you never know what color they will be until in full bloom. Thanks for tagging us @rubicco3 with this riot of color! If you’d like to see your shots featured here, tag us with #thehillishome. We’d love to share […]
I have previously described the Washington Navy Yard as an entry point to the nation’s capital, but it was also used as a place of departure. It was often simply for day trips down the Potomac and excursions organized by local organizations. But at other times it was used for more formal departures, such as […]
Karen Ramsey has been a DC area resident off and on since 1994 and is currently a denizen of Trinidad neighborhood. Ebb and flow of businesses along H Street NE continues at a rapid pace these days. Here’s a look at some recent comings and goings. Doubling Down on H Street Caribbean Restaurants There are […]
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