House History Day Workshops

Learn to Research the History of Your Home

House History Day workshops will be held Saturday, March 30, 2013 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW in the Washingtoniana Division (3rd Floor). Two workshop sessions will be held: Session I: 10:00 am – 1:30 pm and Session II: 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm. This year's House History Workshop will guide community historians, of any skill or knowledge level, through the DC Public Library Washingtoniana Division's collection. Participants will learn how to research the history of their own home or any other historical property.

These workshops will feature presentations by professionals who will guide workshop participants on how to navigate the collection of maps, building permits database, photo archives, microfilm records, the Council’s DC Digital Museum and conclude with a tour of the Kiplinger Museum at the Historical Society of Washington, DC.

The House History Day workshops provide residents with an opportunity to explore the history of their home including the date the home was built, architect, builder, dates of any improvements, former residents, and how the neighborhood evolved over time. House history research is powerful because it provides a personal connection to the past that few other types of historical research can; it allows anyone to forge a strong sense of connection with their neighborhood and their community whether they have called DC home for years, or just moved in last month.

Workshops are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided between 12 pm and 1 pm. Registration is required, to attend, and space is extremely limited. Register at http://househistoryworkshops.eventbrite.com. If you register and later find that you will be unable to attend, please contact the Humanities Council at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or 202-387-8391 so we can open your spot to the next person on the waiting list.