Posts Tagged ‘george washington’
George Washington’s Rye Whiskey
‘General Washington’s Whiskey – 09-03-10 1′courtesy of ‘mosley.brian’
Do you know who was the nation’s largest distiller in 1799? Here’s a hint: he is first in the hearts of his countrymen (I’m sure the booze helped with that). That’s right, George Washington, of Revolutionary War and first President fame, was the nation’s largest distiller [...]
Spotted: George and Abe on M Street
Image Credit: Sam Sirzyk
George and Abe were spotted on M street at 11:45 this morning in front of Waterworks. The lovable mascots are handing out postcards to save $10 for tickets to Nationals’ games in August. Just use the coupon code “AUGUST” when you go to make your purchase here.
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Spring Offerings From ISM
‘Boundaries’
courtesy of ‘Ghost_Bear’
Every Friday for the next six weeks, the International Spy Museum (ISM) will be debuting a new exhibit within the museum, including the addition of several new rare artifacts from the shadowy world of espionage. These new additions (some for a limited time only) join the already-extensive collection regarding the world’s “second-oldest profession” [...]
Lights Going Out
Old Town Gazebo, courtesy of wharman
Ever done a nighttime walk through Old Town over in Alexandria?
If you’ve ever been over across the Potomac for dinner some weekend evening, you’re aware of the “period people” who meander along King Street, sharing the city’s history with passersby and giving the place a quaint atmosphere. (At least, a [...]
