Mark Twain in Washington, D.C. | The Georgetown Dish

Learn the way Mark Twain spent his winter of 1867–68 working as a journalist for a half-dozen newspapers and changing into the speak of Washington. This strolling tour has two upcoming dates: September 17 and November 12, 2022. Buy tickets right here.

Beginning close to the Jackson statue in Lafayette Sq., journey again to the mid-Nineteenth century, when Mark Twain spent the winter of 1867–68 working as a journalist for a half-dozen newspapers. Be part of historian and writer of “Mark Twain in Washington, D.C: The Adventures of a Capital Correspondent” John Muller as you journey to websites just like the Willard Lodge, Newspaper Row, and the outdated Metropolis Corridor to uncover this little-known however pivotal chapter in Twain’s life. Whereas strolling, you’ll hear fascinating tales about Twain’s time in varied boarding homes and the vigorous, irreverent, and hard-drinking bohemian correspondents he ran with.

Study About Mark Twain’s Years in Washington, D.C.

– Historian and writer John Muller reveals the untold tales of one of the well-known authors of all time.

– Go to Historic Websites in downtown Washington, D.C.

– John leads you on an journey stretching greater than a half-century as you go to locations like Newspaper Row, the outdated Police Court docket, and extra.

– Get some steps in – roughly 1.5 miles – with pleasant, like-minded individuals.

Mark Twain in Washington, D.C.: The Adventures of a Capital Correspondent

Registration: Please register upfront to substantiate participation; walk-ups welcome however can’t assure availability.

Climate: This occasion will happen gentle rain (sprinkles) or shine. 

Assembly Level: Lafayette Sq. (Pennsylvania Avenue & sixteenth St. NW – throughout the road from the White Home). Search for your host and a gaggle of pleasant individuals on the Andrew Jackson equestrian statue.

Ending Level: Judiciary Sq. – F. St. NW between 4th and fifth.