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The History and Architecture of Georgetown and Washington, DC

City Tavern 3206 M Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Georgetown was founded in 1751, predating the establishment of the federal district by 40 years, and remained a separate municipality until 1871. Many of the country’s founding fathers met in Georgetown to negotiate the acquisition of land, review plans, and inspect buildings under construction for the new nation’s capital. The history and architecture of Georgetown […]

Tour the Historic City Tavern

City Tavern 3206 M Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

If you love Federal Period Architecture, Decorative Arts, and learning about the history of Georgetown, this tour is for you! Docents from the City Tavern Preservation Foundation will lead you through all four floors of the City Tavern. Highlights include a hand written invitation by first lady Abigail Adams, a map of Washington, D.C. from […]

The Appalachian Trail: A Brief History of a Very Long Trail.

City Tavern 3206 M Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

As the Appalachian Trail approaches its centennial year, Dr. Mills Kelly, Professor of History at George Mason University will discuss the origins and subsequent history of America’s oldest and most iconic long distance hiking trail

Tour the Historic City Tavern

City Tavern 3206 M Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

If you love Federal Period Architecture, Decorative Arts, and learning about the history of Georgetown, this tour is for you! Docents from the City Tavern Preservation Foundation will lead you through all four floors of the City Tavern. Highlights include a hand written invitation by first lady Abigail Adams, a map of Washington, D.C. from […]

The History and Architecture of Georgetown and Washington, DC

City Tavern 3206 M Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Georgetown was founded in 1751, predating the establishment of the federal district by 40 years, and remained a separate municipality until 1871. Many of the country’s founding fathers met in Georgetown to negotiate the acquisition of land, review plans, and inspect buildings under construction for the new nation’s capital. The history and architecture of Georgetown […]

The History and Architecture of Georgetown and Washington, DC

City Tavern 3206 M Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Georgetown was founded in 1751, predating the establishment of the federal district by 40 years, and remained a separate municipality until 1871. Many of the country’s founding fathers met in Georgetown to negotiate the acquisition of land, review plans, and inspect buildings under construction for the new nation’s capital. The history and architecture of Georgetown […]