Know Your Neighborhood

Know Your Neighborhood is an ongoing series of programs exploring the history of D.C. neighborhoods, a collaboration between DC Public Library's Washingtoniana Division and neighborhood libraries. Each season a different branch will host a series of programs, highlighting the communities it serves.

Coming in Spring 2013 to Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library:
 

Mary Henderson and the Making of Meridian Hill
A Lecture by Kim Prothro Williams
Wednesday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m.

The Rise and Fall and Rise of Columbia Heights
A Lecture by Brian Kraft
Wednesday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m.

Preserving Community Stories
An Oral History Workshop with Kelly Navies
Saturday, April 13 at 2:00 p.m.

Historic Bridges of Rock Creek Park
A Lecture by John DeFerrari
Wednesday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m.

Mt. Pleasant: An Historical Overview
A Lecture by Mara Cherkasky
Saturday, April 20 at 2:00 p.m.

Researching your House History
A Workshop with Washingtoniana Staff
Monday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m.

Walking Tour of Mt. Pleasant
With Historian Mara Cherkasky
Saturday, May 11 at 2:00 p.m.

Adams Morgan: A Story of Diversity and Change
A Lecture by Olivia Cadaval
Wednesday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m.

The spring series will focus on neighborhoods around the Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Library - check here for future programs in other neighborhoods of the District!