Last week, we looked at Douglas Forrest – pictured at left – who served aboard the Merrimac during the Battle of Hampton Roads. After this, he served in various positions in the military. In 1863, he was sent to carry dispatches to France via a pair of blockade runners. He reached Calais safely after some […]
A huge thank-you to Trinidad resident and friend-of-the-blog Karen Ramsey, who photographed her way through the Barracks Row Fall Festival. We love her photos and think you will too: Give her a follow on Instagram by clicking here. Did you have fun on Saturday? Share your snaps with us! Tag us at #thehillishome on Instagram! […]
I stopped being a car-owner back in 2017. I was frustrated by an ongoing problem that translated into many expensive car repairs. Driving in DC, with its share of potholes and trenches, had taken a toll; at that point, it was easier to let it go. Luckily, I live within few blocks of grocery stores, […]
Final weekend of September. First weekend of fall. Mosquitoes on the hunt. So spray yourself with whatever anti-skeeter concoction suits your worldview and get out there. If you looking for live music, check out this week’s Set List. Tonight our very own Maria, a.k.a. Madame Meow, is reading the tarot at the Pug on H […]
Hey there, live music fans! If you want to catch something fun and live, read on. This Week Wednesday, September 25: Capitol Hill Chamber Music Festival: Baroque Bassoon, Flute and Continuo at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 8 p.m. More information. Capitol Hill Jazz Jam at Mr. Henry’s, from 8-11 p.m. Make it a Wednesday night […]