12 Feb 2024

History:

Lost Capitol Hill: The Washington Asylum

When I wrote about Ann Sprigg’s children last week, and specifically about Virginia Sprigg, I wanted to add a link to my piece on the Washington Asylum. Only problem was, I have never written that piece. And so, here goes: In 1821, the Board of Aldermen and Common Council of the District of Columbia decided […]


11 Feb 2024

News:

From the MPD Blotter

Arrests and other crime information in the area, directly from MPD. If you have a tip, you can always call 202-727-9099. You can also send info anonymously to the TEXT TIP LINE by texting 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment […]


09 Feb 2024

To Do:

The To Do List: Week of February 9, 2024

It’s Lunar Super Mardi New Valentine’s Gras Bowl Weekend! There is no excuse not to have at least a little fun this week. Let’s go! On Saturday, February 10, meet at 11 a.m. at Stanton Park for a clean-up. This is the first in what will hopefully become a tradition, organized by neighbor Rebekah Calano. […]


08 Feb 2024

Building community:

The New Folger Café Needs a Name

As you may know, the Folger Shakespeare Library has been under construction for some time. Now that the building is nearly complete and looking to open on June 21, the café –– which is a new fixture and concept, allowing patrons to come hang out, work at and enjoy the Folger Great Hall,–– needs a […]


05 Feb 2024

History:

Lost Capitol Hill: Mrs. Sprigg’s Children

Last week I promised to look at Ann Sprigg’s offspring. While she had a number of children, several died young and only four outlived her: two sons, William B and John C, and two daughters, Jane Elizabeth, and Virginia. The youngest of these, Virginia (also known as Jennie) was born ca 1831. She does not […]


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