Washington, DC Local History Roundtable & Book Fair

Washington, DC History Roundtable & Book Fair
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 3-6 pm
B&N Georgetown - 3rd floor
3040 M St. NW | Washington, DC 20007
Join us for a special day featuring ten speakers on a wide range of local history topics (Georgetown and Washington, DC more broadly). We'll have a trivia contest, prizes, dozens of books about local history, and a fascinating panel of speakers who will share their deep knowledge of the area and its rich history with attendees.

Speaker Panels

• Georgetown History Panel
• DC Black History Panel
• White House History Panel
• DC Retail, & Buildings, & Bridges, Oh My!
  

Some of the Washington, D.C. History Topics Our Speakers Will Cover:

• Georgetown's retail history
• The history of Black education in Washington, DC
• Black entrepreneurial hstory during DC's Prohibition and Pre-Prohibition Eras
• The history of Washington DC's bridges
• Some of the most interesting, little-known historic spots around DC
• The history of DC's Housing Co-ops
• The most important Black Culture spots in Washington, DC
• Stories from the White House Historical Association about the history of different rooms in the White House
• Learn little-known facts about "The People's House" (aka The White House)

Think of it as a Speed-Dating Session for your brain. Learn fascinating anecdotes about the streets you walk and the buildings you pass every day. Hear stories about the history of the White House. Meet fellow lovers of local history and understand more about the city and the neighborhoods that make Washington, D.C. such a fascinating place to live and visit.

AUTHORS & PUBLISHERS IN ATTENDANCE INCLUDE:

• Bob Dover, Bridges of Washington, DC
• Troy Hughes, Whiskey Makers in Washington, D.C.: A Pre-Prohibition History
• Stephen R. McKevitt, Washington, D.C. Housing Co-ops: A History and Meridian Hill: A History
• Kenneth G. Peters, Georgetown's Retail Past
• Andrea Seiger, 111 Places in Washington, DC That You Must Not Miss
• Alice K. Thomas, African American Education in Washington, DC
• The White House Historical Association
• Lauri Williamson, 111 Places in Black Culture in Washington, DC That You Must Not Miss

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