Posts Tagged ‘spy museum’
Stalin’s Spies: an ISM Event
‘The Secret’
courtesy of ‘bhrome’
This Friday at 4:30 pm, the International Spy Museum, in cooperation with the Association for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies, is hosting an event on Stalin-era espionage. The free event includes the opportunity to view unique artifacts from the life of one of the Soviet Union’s most famous spies, Dmitri Bystrolyotov, [...]
Anthony Horowitz Signing at ISM Saturday
‘(055/365)’
courtesy of ‘kimberlyfaye’
Those of you who have teenaged spy thriller fans may want to take note that acclaimed author Anthony Horowitz will be at the International Spy Museum store tomorrow at 1 pm. He’ll be signing copies of his latest Alex Rider adventure (and also the last), Scorpia Rising, and talking with fans.
Anthony Horowitz is [...]
Scribblings: Charlie Higson
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
This Saturday, Charlie Higson will be signing copies of his latest work in the Young James Bond series, By Royal Command. Higson collaborated with Ian Fleming (creator of the British superspy James Bond) to plant the seeds of how James went from being a regular schoolboy to the world-renown [...]
Scribblings: Gail Harris
‘Missile Exercise’
courtesy of ‘mashleymorgan’
Gail Harris was assigned by the U.S. Navy to a combat intelligence job in 1973, becoming the first woman to hold such a position. When she retired at the end of 2001, she was the highest ranking African American female in the Navy; her career spanned 28 years of leadership in the [...]
Scribblings: Jennet Conant
‘willie wonka chocolate bar’
courtesy of ‘rafeejewell’
At noon this Thursday at the International Spy Museum, Jennet Conant will discuss the exploits of one of Britain’s key agents of the “Baker Street Irregulars,” a group of agents formed under the British Security Coordination. The BSC was created by Winston Churchill as the British mounted a massive, secret [...]
International Spy Museum Welcomes 5 Millionth Visitor
‘Spy Museum’
courtesy of ‘InspirationDC’
The International Spy Museum welcomed its 5 millionth visitor over the Labor Day weekend. Loud cheers erupted and SPY balloons filled the lobby as the Stoner family from Owings Mills, MD was announced as the Museum’s 5 millionth visitors. The family received an annual SPY membership that provides them with unlimited, immediate [...]
Cold War, Revisited
‘KGB / FSB Headquarters’ courtesy of ‘rodc’
Need a lunchtime diversion? How about a history lesson…from the other side’s point of view?
Spymaster: My 32 Years in Intelligence and Espionage Against the West
Thursday, 30 July; 12 noon – 1 pm at the International Spy Museum
Cost: FREE!
He was the youngest general in the history of the KGB, and [...]
Scribblings: Terry Crowdy
‘2007-07-28 08-04 Paris, Normandie 0687 Arromanches les Bains, Mulberry Harbour’
courtesy of ‘Allie_Caulfield’
Tomorrow (April 1) at noon is another author debriefing at the International Spy Museum, this time featuring Terry Crowdy as he discusses his new book, Deceiving Hitler: The Masterman Memorandum.
As Britain entered its second winter of World War II, nightly German blitzes rained fire [...]
Review: Spy at Night
Spy, courtesy of Ghost_Bear
If you’re interested in changing up your happy hour plans, then heading over to the International Spy Museum’s “Spy At Night” is for you.
Every Friday and Saturday from 6pm-10pm, the museum stays open to offer guests (read: spies in training) a late night glimpse into the lives of spy operatives. According to [...]
I Spy… More Inaugural Info
And yet more Inaugural info. Tired yet?
The International Spy Museum (at 8th and F St. NW) announced they are keeping its doors open longer to accommodate the anticipated high volume of visitation during the Inauguration. Festivities include the swearing-in ceremony and parade shown on screens at select locations throughout the complex, including the Spy City [...]
Spy At Night
I Spy a Museum, courtesy of M.V. Jantzen
Beginning this Friday, Jan 9th, you can taste the life of a spy for an evening. No, really! Intrigue, deception, daring escapes, delicious drinks and five-star treats – it’s all yours for a night at the International Spy Museum.
It’s a weekly special operations event for adults only. License [...]
He Loves DC: Peter Earnest (Part 1)
As many are aware (and many more not), my first job in the DC area – what brought me here in the first place – was a full-time position in management with the International Spy Museum. At that time, I made the acquaintance of the Executive Director, Peter Earnest. As founding director, Peter brings to [...]
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