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City Tavern Preservation Foundation’s October Giveaway!
Are you excitedly anticipating the City Tavern Annual Gala? Enter for a chance to win tickets! With autumn in full swing and the city immersed in its seasonal charm, we’re
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Upcoming Events: October 2023 Highlights
Upcoming Events: October 2023 Highlights October is not just about the changing colors of leaves and cooler temperatures; it’s also about immersing yourself in history, nature, and community. Here’s a
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A tale of Adams, Jefferson, Madison, the City Tavern, and the Fourth of July.
The City Tavern may have witnessed a dinner for President Thomas Jefferson’s cabinet members held in a Georgetown tavern on July 4, 1808. The location of this event was either
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A little history
In 1959, the City Tavern building was slated to be torn down to construct a parking lot in the center of Georgetown. When a woman named Marjorie James recognized the
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Once Enslaved, Now Commemorated
For Immediate Release October 18, 2021 Photo of Alfred D. Clarke now permanently displayed at The City Tavern Washington, D.C. – October 18, 2021. The City Tavern Preservation Foundation announced