What Once Was–DC History Column — Matthew B. Gilmore
What Once Was — Matthew B. Gilmore (archival links below) Washington DC, Center of Manufacturing . . . PUBLISHED: JULY 18TH, 2015 Washington’s Lime Kilns: Creating the stuff of building PUBLISHED: AUGUST … Continue reading
November 27, 2020 · Leave a comment
4th of July – Celebrating American Independence in Washington
Washington began celebrating the 4th of July as Independence Day in 1801: see https://matthewbgilmore.wordpress.com/2018/07/03/district-of-columbias-first-4th-of-july-1801/ “Free and unreserved” expression despite fiercely divided opinion was much hoped for: The definitive web resources … Continue reading
June 29, 2019 · Leave a comment
District of Columbia’s first 4th of July – 1801
The July 4th holiday has not always been recognized as a national holiday (only since 1870) but observations began in the District of Columbia since its earliest days. The National Intelligencer … Continue reading
July 3, 2018 · 1 Comment
Washington DC History Resources 