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A Street Named Elfreth's Alley
Tour of one of the oldest residential streets in America, Elfreth's Alley in Philadelphia. Read »
A 19th-Century Christmas at Winterthur
Experience the early 19th-century beginnings of an American Christmas at Winterthurs Yuletide Winter Tour that features a winter garden, tree lightings and room displays. Read »
Hands-On History at Constitution Center
Immerse yourself in the past at Philly's interactive history museum, the National Constitution Center. Read »
Paper in the Spotlight at Book Arts Fair
Get inspired at this years Pyramid Atlantic Book Arts Fair in Silver Spring, a three-day event showcasing fine art prints, book art and demos. Read »
Va.'s Oldest Home: Bacon's Castle
Take a tour of Virginia's oldest brick dwelling and 17th-century gardens at Bacon's Castle in Surry, Va. Read »
Late-Night Bash at B'more Museum of Art
The Baltimore Museum of Art reopens its Contemporary Wing with a weekend of celebration. Read »
Antietam Battlefield Restages 1862 Photo Exhibit
The National Museum of Civil War Medicine is recreating Mathew Brady's famous 1862 photographic exhibition documenting the Civil War's Battle of Antietam. Read »
Neil Armstrong's Visor, Gloves on Display
After Armstrong's death Aug. 25, the Smithsonian wanted to give visitors "a sense of human scale.” Read »
Pics: Maymont Estate and Gardens
On this American county estate, you'll find the historic 12,000-square-foot... See Full Gallery »
Play 'One-Percenter' at Maymont Estate
Explore your fantasy life at the 12,000-square-foot Maymont mansion in Richmond. Read »
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Sarah Pixley
Sarah is a freelance photographer and the founder of True Icon Photo. When she's not snapping photos of a ridiculous amount of objects, she spends her time enjoying the splendor of D.C. life. Send her tips and ideas: sarah (at) trueiconphoto (dot) com.
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Carissa DiMargo edits The Scene on NBCWashington.com, focusing on D.C. style, restos, arts & quirk. She once brought a shopping cart into a Pizza Hut. Follow her on Twitter @dcscene.
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