First African-American Senator

For Black History Month, we honoring famous African-Americans with ties to Washington DC.

Hiram Revels was the first African-American elected to the United States Senate. He represented the state of Mississippi and completed the term that had been abandoned by Jefferson Davis. Revels took his oath of office for the Senate on February 25, 1870.

Mr. Douglass Comes to Washington

Since February is Black History Month, we're honoring prominent African-Americans who had ties to Washington DC.

In 1872, Frederick Douglass moved to Washington DC. Originally, he and his family lived on A Street on Capitol Hill. He later purchased an estate that he renamed Cedar Hill in Southeast Washington. During his residence in Washington, Douglass held several important posts, including Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia and U.S. Marshal of the District of Columbia.


Framed Frederick Douglass Portrait

Adult Double Dutch Session Begins

Free sessions begin
Friday, February 18, 2011

Jump Into some fun!

Five weeks of Adult Double Dutch sessions will take place on Fridays from 6:30 - 7:30p.m. at the Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20017, near the Brookland-CUA Metro on the red line.

The program is designed for adults, but all ages are welcome. Bring a doctor's note or be prepared to sign a waiver and come ready to have fun!

Price: FREE

ProLifeCon: Family Research Council's Pro-Life Conference

Here's the webcast of Family Research Council's ProLifeCon, which took place this morning. Featured speakers include former Planned Parenthood employee Abby Johnson, author of Unplanned, nurse-blogger Jill Stanek, and Live Action's Lila Rose.

January is Sanctity of Life Month

Annual March for Life
Monday, January 24, 2011
Rally: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
National Mall at 4th Street NW
March immediately follows

Christmas Concert

Benefit Concert
Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Featuring Christian artists in styles of folk, classical, gospel, blues and world

Washington Community Fellowship Church
9th St. & Maryland Ave, NE
Free, Donations Accepted

Benefiting Capitol Hill Pregnancy Center, a Faith based 501(c)3 non-profit organization offering help and support to women, men and their families who are in a crisis pregnancy

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Friends of the Woodridge Library Annual Fall Book Sale

Friends of the Woodridge Library Annual Fall Book Sale
Event Date: Saturday, 11/20/10 - 9:30 a.m.

Get great reads and support your Woodridge Neighborhood Library. Program continues until 4 p.m. All ages.

Repeal the DC Bag Tax

If you're ready to see the D.C. Bag tax go bye-bye, check out my new site: Repeal Washington DC's Bag Tax.

Is this thing on?

Hi Everyone,

Sorry to have been away so long. Long story, but we're back!