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Washington, DC History & Culture
A non-profit community organization.
Experience the History and Culture of Washington, DC - and the world!
Washington, DC History & Culture
A non-profit community organization.
Experience the History and Culture of Washington, DC - and the world!
For more fun and educational programs visit us at:
https://www.Meetup.com/DCHistoryAndCulture
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https://www.Instagram.com/DCHistoryAndCulture
#DCHistoryAndCulture
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We look forward to seeing you - thanks!
Robert Kelleman
rkelleman@yahoo.com
202-821-6325 (text only)
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- The Han Dynasty - EASIA 04Link visible for attendees
Richard Sassoon is starting an exciting new series on the historical developments of East Asia over the past two millenia. This session will follow the succession to the person of Qin Shi Huangdi, the first Chinese Emperor. This will result in the creation of China's first long-term and stable dynasty, the Han, and their incorporation of Confucian values into administration. This resulted in expansive economic growth, a flowering of art and scholarship, and numerous scientific advances. We will also discuss the wars with the Xiongnu (early Mongols), the transformative administration of Emperor Wu of Han, and the rebellion of the Xin Dynasty, and eventual weakening of the Han Dynasty after nearly 400 years of rule.
This presentation is part of a recurring East Asian History series that will take place every Thursday at 7:00-9:00 PM New York time. Previous episodes can be viewed on YouTube. The series is interactive, where you can ask questions throughout the lecture and discourse. This will make attending much more fun than just watching the recordings later. There will be a hard stop on new materials after two hours and an additional 30 minutes for discussions. Accordingly, we will move only as quickly as the material goes; I am more interested in communicating knowledge than adhering to a strict schedule.
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Tonight's presenter will be our friend Richard Sassoon.
This event is hosted by our friend Zak and is cross-posted on his "History Mostly Ancient Discussions In Any Language" Meetup group.
Meetup Link:
https://www.meetup.com/History-Mostly-Ancient-Discussions-In-Any-Language/
YouTube Channel:
https://youtube.com/c/HistoryfitnessInvesting
Previous EASIA Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHCqKO_htsf5GigJDoW24ZP_egyYCl4xm
PayPal Link (Donations for the Program): https://www.paypal.me/zakharsuleymanov1
GoFundMe Link (Donations for the Program): https://gofund.me/675e302e
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NOTE: This Zoom Link will work for all future EASIA Series Episodes
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83994670691 - IN-PERSON & ONLINE PREVIEW: Ford's Theatre, "One Destiny," & the Peterson HouseFord's Theatre, Washington, DC
To honor the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln, this two-part event includes an online preview and an in-person tour and play that focuses on the events and people of April 14th, 1865, at Ford's Theatre and the Petersen House in Washington, DC.
Part 1 is an online preview on April 23rd. Part 2 is the in-person tour on April 27th, including tickets to Ford's Theatre Museum, the play One Destiny, the Peterson House, and an optional lunch. Full details below!
One of the most visited and revered sites in the nation’s capital, Ford’s Theatre reopened its doors in 1968, more than 100 years after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Operated through a partnership between Ford’s Theatre Society and the National Park Service, Ford’s Theatre is the premier destination in the nation’s capital to explore and celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s life and legacy.
ONLINE PREVIEW: TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 7-8:30pm: Registered attendees will receive the Zoom link on the day of to join MaryBeth and Mark online for a preview of the in-person tour.
On April 14, 1865, most of Washington were celebrating Lee's surrender and the end of war: but not everyone. We will look at how John Wilkes Booth spent the day on April 14th: the day he changed history by murdering President Lincoln in his theatre box at Ford's Theatre. We will consider the roles of key players that night: the actor Harry Hawk and theatre manager Harry Ford (who are in the play One Destiny), and Laura Keane, the lead actress. Other people deserve our attention, including John Miles and Joe Simms, two black freedmen who worked the "flies" of the theatre. In addition, we'll meet Ned Spangler, who had the misfortune of interacting with Booth that night. We'll look at the aftermath of the event, including the futures of the Ford brothers and Ford Theatre.
This preview is designed so that, on the day of the in-person tour, attendees will have a better understanding of the place, the play, and importantly, some of the people.
IN-PERSON EVENT ON SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH:
MEETUP TIME: 9:00am outside Ford's Theatre, 511 Tenth Street. Once we meet up, we'll walk down the alley to the back of the theatre to see the stage door by which Booth escaped after assassinating President Lincoln.
10am, the Museum: We will enter the theatre before 10am, our ticket time, and tour the museum that contains artifacts from Lincoln’s presidency, Civil War milestones, and the assassination conspiracy led by John Wilkes Booth.
11am, Ford's Theatre: The theatre is reconstructed to look like it did on April 14, 1865. We have tickets to watch the 11am production of One Destiny.
The Petersen House: Once we finish watching the play, we will go across the street to The Petersen House, where the mortally wounded Lincoln was carried. Inside the Petersen House, we will see the bedroom where Lincoln died and, if open, the Aftermath Exhibits.
AFTERWARDS: If people would like to lunch after the tour, we will go to Wok & Roll restaurant (located at the site of the Surratt Boarding House).
HOW TO ATTEND THE IN-PERSON EVENT: You are welcome to bring 2 guests. A reservation fee of $25.00 for each attendee (yourself and guests) is required. The fee includes the $11 ticket to the theatre and play.
HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT: RSVP on Meetup. However, you are not completely registered for the event until you pay the $25.00 reservation fee (for each attendee) outside of Meetup, as follows:
Go to Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/us/home
Send $25.00 to savemytourspot@gmail.com for each attendee.Your fee is due within 48 hours of your RSVP. If not paid, you may be moved to "Not Going." This fee covers the pre-paid admission to Ford's Theatre and costs for this and future events. If you have any issues with Paypal, please reach out to MaryBeth via Direct Message in Meetup or email at savemytourspot@gmail.com.
A full refund will be given if the event is cancelled by the event organizers. Please keep your RSVP current if your plans change.
GETTING THERE: See website: https://fords.org/visit-us/plan-your-visit/parking-metro/
GUIDELINES: Please review visitor guidelines to Ford's Theatre: https://fords.org/visit-us/plan-your-visit/historic-site-visit-guidelines/
GUEST POLICY: You are welcome to bring two guests for an additional $25.00 per guest.
ACCESSIBILITY: Both Ford's Theatre and the Petersen House are accessible.
Thank you! We hope to see you at this special event!
MaryBeth & Mark
- Austin, Texas - Weekend History & Culture Trip: May 3-5Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Arlington, VA
Austin, Texas - Weekend History & Culture Trip - Save the Date. Meet People & Have Fun!
Austin is the capital of Texas, the home of the University of Texas (Hook 'Em Horns!) , "one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S., and “the live music capital of the world”.
All are welcome to attend to help "Keep Austin Weird" (city slogan).
Our weekend will be attended by both guests from out-of-town, and locals from our Austin, Texas History & Culture Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/AustinTexasHistoryAndCulture/
We’ll also have a pre-trip Austin, Texas Travel Talk Livestream over Zoom on a to-be-determined date.Additional Details
This is a “buffet-style” trip where participants can attend any or all of the programs offered.
Additional details to follow once we get closer to the trip date.
Guests will be responsible for their own travel and lodging plans (we’re only hosting the above programs) and travel at their own risk.Helpful Resources
Austin, Texas History & Culture Meetup
https://www.meetup.com/AustinTexasHistoryAndCulture/
Visit Austin, Texas
https://www.austintexas.org/
Austin, Texas via TripAdvisor
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g30196-Activities-oa0-Austin_Texas.html
Austin, Texas - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin,_Texas***
Texas History & Culture
Experience the history and culture of Texas - and the world!
Meetup - Austin:
https://www.meetup.com/AustinTexasHistoryAndCulture/
Meetup - Dallas-Fort Worth:
https://www.meetup.com/DallasFortWorthHistoryAndCulture/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TexasHistoryAndCulture/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@TexasHistoryAndCulture/videos
Eventbrite:
https://TexasHistoryAndCulture.eventbrite.comThank you!
Robert Kelleman
rkelleman@yahoo.com
202-821-6325 (text only)