A perfect addition to any Washington experience is a performance by U.S. Army, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy, or @USAF Bands. Here are their spring and summer schedules: buff.ly/3SJFrJP

#happysaintpatricksday . #Irish patriot Robert Emmet is in Kalorama not far from
Embassy of Ireland, USA 'I have but one request to ask at my departure from this world…When my country takes her place among the nations of the earth, then, and not till then, let my epitaph be written.”

Happy #WomensHistoryMonth ! Take a virtual trip with us to the Belmont-Paul NPS, the original home of the National Women's Party, to learn about the many ways that suffragists used creative ways to get their voices heard and, ultimately, activated change: nationalmall.org/virtual-classr…

Today is #InternationalWomansDay . Woman who made a difference are represented in #DC
National Mall NPS and Architect of the Capitol (AOC)

#OnThisDay in 1861, Mary Todd #Lincoln visited Lincoln's Cottage for the first time. It was love at first sight. What would she tell her husband? Follow this space to find out.

Yesterday, the Guild met with National Mall NPS and The National Mall leadership US Holocaust Museum. Takeaways: 1. Don’t patronize food trucks. 2. A lot of construction on the Mall in prep for #America250 . 3. Peek 🌸 bloom 3/23-3/26

#OnThisDay in 1867, Howard University was founded. It’s the nation’s oldest #HBCU and includes
Vice President Kamala Harris as an alumnus.

As we prepare for our 50th Anniversary gala this evening, GANYC is proud to announce that the City of New York has officially proclaimed today-- March 1, 2024-- as Guides Association of New York City Day.

We thank the Mayor's office and the city for formally recognizing GANYC.

Closing out #BlackHistoryMonth , we found this classic title @mahoganybooks. What a fantastic find in this gem of a bookstore. They have other rare #CivilWar titles too.

Everything you wanted to know about how to plan for the #CherryBlossoms National Mall NPS @NationalMall: buff.ly/3HM8bLO

#OnThisDay in 2022, #RussiaInvadedUkraine . #UnitedforUkraine
UKR Embassy in USA

It's #InternationalTouristGuideDay . I take great pride in my craft. Come explore with me @whitehouse Architect of the Capitol (AOC) @fordstheatre @thenationalmall dcmilitarytour.com
- Tom

#OnThisDay in 1546, Martin Luther passed away. His statuary The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is in front of the Mount Olivet Lutheran Church Visit Washington, DC. Mt. Olivet is celebrating it's 90th year as a Christian community.

#OnThisDay in 1815, President Madison signed the Treaty of Ghent here
AIA formally ending the War of 1812.

#OnThisDay in 1862, the “Battle of Saint Paul’s Church” occurred St. Paul's
Visit Alexandria VA. The minister that Sunday did not say the “required” prayer for President Lincoln’s well-being. He was arrested by Union troops! A street riot ensued. MTF tomorrow in this space.

It’s #blackhistorymonth2024 .
VA Dept. of Historic Resources
supports #Virginia Highway Historical Markers. Pictured are three noting African-American impactful sites and events Visit Alexandria VA Historic Alexandria

#FourChaplainsDay is a day to honor the 4 who died rescuing civilian and military personnel as the troop ship SS Dorchester sank on 2/3/43. This stained glass window Washington National Cathedral is located in the Armed Forces Chapel and is an easy visit on guided tour: buff.ly/4811iRh

Woodrow Wilson, 28th POTUS 1913-1921, died 100 years ago today at the age of 67.
He was the last of 8 presidents born in Virginia and is the only POTUS buried in Washington, D.C.
(Arlington National Cemetery is in Virginia) millercenter.org/president/wils…

It's #BlackHistoryMonth . Earl Lloyd from Visit Alexandria VA was the first man to crack the color barrier in the @nba. He played college ball West Virginia State University where he led the Yellowjackets to an undefeated season in 1948. He was also an U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. We honor his service.

As #BlackHistoryMonth begins, #onthisday in 1865, the 13th Amendment outlawing slavery was passed by the House US Capitol Historical Society. Also #onthisday in 1988, Doug Williams became the first Black #QB to pilot @nfl team to a #SuperBowl win for Washington Commanders who played at #RFK Stadium.