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Secret Washington, DC: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, Obscure

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Title: Secret Washington DC: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure
Author: JoAnn Hill
Size: 6 x 9
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 208
ISBN: 9781681063096
Price: $22.50

Around the world, Washington, DC, is known for its powerful government, majestic monuments, and world-renowned museums. Secret Washington, DC: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure reminds us that the fabric of the city isn’t solely embedded in its callous political parties, exhausting lawmaking policies, and rampant tourism. Rather, it’s woven through its rich and complex history, mysterious relics, underground societies, forgotten and abandoned buildings, and controversial scandals.

From the assassinations of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and James Garfield and Francis Scott Key’s son, to crimes of passion and rage at the US Capitol, Secret Washington, DC uncovers many of the dark and untold truths of how our nation emerged. At the same time, it shines a bright light on the capital’s numerous signs of creativity and innovation through the exploration of quirky art installations like Foamhenge and Barbie Pond on Avenue Q, to oddly shaped and decorated homes like the Mushroom House and the Vanadu Art House.

Local author and educator JoAnn Hill will introduce you to the other side of Washington, DC: a treasure trove of mystique, peculiarities, and hidden history just waiting to be explored.

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Join the free celebration of the vibrant literary culture of Capitol Hill from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17th, in the North Hall at DC’s historic Eastern Market! Meet some of your favorite authors of fiction, history, memoir, poetry,

Summer may be winding down, but warm temperatures and days bursting with long-lasting sunlight continue to prevail (at least for now, anyway). Soak up every drop of summer with a fun and unique way to explore our capital city by

D.C.’s streets are full of hidden histories. JoAnn Hill , and she’s here to share some of the weirdest—and darkest—stories behind famous D.C. sites, like Dupont Underground, the Supreme Court, and Soldier’s Home Cemetery.

Washington, DC Scavenger is an interactive treasure map spanning seventeen distinct neighborhoods throughout our nation’s capital. If you think you know everything there is to know about Washington, DC—even the most weird, wonderful, and obscure parts of it—get ready to

Summertime in DC calls for taking advantage of the city’s many spectacular waterfronts. The revitalized Southwest Waterfront is undoubtedly one of the District’s most vibrant areas, hosting a bevy of premiere dining, retail, and nightlife destinations. In addition to boasting

Now that warmer temperatures have arrived and the Washington, D.C., area is in full bloom, there's no better time for families to venture outside and explore the countless treasures of our nation's capital. See page 34 for more.

Swing, Batter Batter, Swing! The arrival of spring also means the arrival of America’s favorite pastime. Baseball has played a major role throughout American history and its heavy-hitter impact is no different here in our nation’s capital! While the Nationals

Author JoAnn Hill talks about the hidden wonders of DC. Check out her latest book DC Scavenger: The Ultimate Search for Washington DC's Hidden Treasures.

Everyone knows about Washington DC’s famous attractions, like all the monuments, landmarks, and incredible museums. But if you want to dig deeper into the area’s rich history, you really need to get to know JoAnn Hill, author of DC Scavenger

The author of DC Scavenger comes to Washington this Sat., Dec. 3rd, at 3 p.m.!

Explore some of Georgetown's most cherished wonders and overlooked gems by solving clever clues during a fun scavenger hunt adventure.

JoAnn Hill, local author of Secret Washington, DC: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure recently released her second book, DC Scavenger, which goes beyond the typical guidebook; it’s an interactive treasure map spanning 17 distinct neighborhoods throughout our nation’s

Check the above bookstores for DC Scavenger and Secret Washington, DC: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure by local author, JoAnn Hill — both are fantastic books, the former using clever clues to help you explore DC, and the

JoAnn Hill, local author of Secret Washington, DC: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure recently released her second book, DC Scavenger, a resource to help explore the city that goes beyond the typical guidebook.  It’s an interactive treasure

Get ready . . . set . . . scavenge! But first pick up a copy of JoAnn Hill's new book, DC Scavenger: The Ultimate Search for Washington, DC's Hidden Treasures. This spiral-bound guide will be your ticket to a

We love a good DC guidebook, so Jo Ann Hill’s DC Scavenger, an educational expedition, is definitely a new fun find!

I’m a little behind on this, given that this book was published in 2021, but I only recently got around to getting a copy of it. Which is, admittedly, on the slow side given how right down my alley the

This second installment featuring influential and fierce women highlights numerous women who have changed the course of our country’s history. While most of these women have positively impacted on our nation, some have altered our country in irrevocably devastating ways. Check

Author JoAnn Hill discusses her new book, Secret Washington, DC: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, with journalist and artist Andrea Peterson. They explore hidden facts about national monuments, surprising details about historical figures, and art where you'd

Join us for a very special interview with DC educator and author, Joann Hill! Joann shares her experience as a lover of all things DC and her new book, Secret Washington, DC: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. Joann

As a local expert, travel blogger and author of a DC travel guide, “Secret Washington, DC: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure,” JoAnn knows the must-see spots as well as the hidden gems and forgotten stories.

In this webinar, author JoAnn Hill explores her new book, "Secret Washington, DC: A Guide to The Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure!"

When JoAnn Hill and her husband moved to DC nineteen years ago, her interest was initially captured by the “majestic monuments [and] world-renowned museums.” Then she went off the grid. She soon realized that the “fabric of the city isn’t

When JoAnn Hill and her husband moved to DC nineteen years ago, her interest was initially captured by the "majestic monuments [and] world-renowned museums." Then she went off the grid. She soon realized that the "fabric of the city isn't

As tourists and school groups flock back to Washington, D.C., they’ll be visiting the landmarks and familiar places everyone associates with the nation’s capital. But author JoAnn Hill says there’s a secret Washington D.C. that even residents can discover. She

Learn more about the hidden gems of the city at this Politics & Prose virtual book talk with JoAnn Hill. Hill has lived in D.C. for over 19 years as a travel blogger who has found and documented several weird and

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Dimensions 6 × 9 in

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