Last month, I felt pretty confident delivering a Mother’s Day guide because I basically thought, “What would I like to get?” This month, I could pretend I know what guys want. However, I figured I’d be better off asking a few experts I know, a.k.a. “Dads,” as to what they’d like to receive for Father’s […]
In today’s post, we return to the Civil War and to a unit that was stationed on Capitol Hill on and off throughout the conflict. Over the next few weeks, we will look at what happened with the land on which they were stationed. With the outbreak of the Civil War, regiments were raised all […]
Birthdays are special occasions, and CHAW’s 45th birthday celebration is not just a great excuse for a party. It’s also a time to focus on what makes the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop an essential part of our community. If you’ve ever wandered south of Eastern Market on 7th, you may have seen a building with harlequin […]
When researching Hill history, I often come across names for geographical features that are no longer in use, such as Garrison Street or Navy Yard Hill or Carroll’s Spring Today, I’ll look at a more sinister name once belonging to a landmark which – like Carroll’s Spring– no longer exists. The Anacostia River today is fairly benign, swinging […]
Shakespeare’s Timon of Athens, directed by Robert Richmond, is on stage now through June 11 at the Folger Theatre. This rarely produced satire delves recklessly into the dicy topics: wealth, false friends and the abuse of generosity. It’s a raw slap in the face of a drama — but see it tonight and you can soften it […]