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Lecture & Book signing by Author John DeFerrari: LOST Washington, D.C.

Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (ET)

Washington, United States

Lecture & Book signing by Author John DeFerrari:  LOST...

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Come listen to author John DeFerrari discuss his recently published book LOST Washington, D.C. based on his blog, the Streets of Washington. Mr. DeFerrari will also talk specifically about one of the stories in his book - the Key Mansion in Georgetown, home of Francis Scott Key.

LOST Washington, D.C. was published by The History Press in 2011, and was reviewed by The Washington Post on November 18, 2011, that called DeFerrari's blog "wonderfully informative," and noting that "books such as DeFerrari’s push us to look up from our devices and enter a past that is not virtual, but part of a living city."

DeFerrari's talk will be followed by a question and answer session and book signing.

For assurance of having your own book that evening, advance purchase is available above.  Books will be available for purchase during the evening if not pre-sold out.

For additional information, please contact Kanani at Programs@DumbartonHouse.org.

When & Where


2715 Q Street, NW
Georgetown
Washington, 20007

Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (ET)


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The Dumbarton House



Dumbarton House is a Federal period historic house museum, ca. 1800, whose historic structure and collection are preserved to educate the public about life in Washington, DC, during the early years of the Republic.  The museum features a significant, extensive collection of Federal-era decorative arts, paintings and furniture, and is the only fully-furnished Federal house museum open to the public in Washington.  Dumbarton House serves as the headquarters for The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America (www.nscda.org), a women’s organization that actively promotes our national heritage through historic preservation, patriotic service and educational projects.  The life and times of Dumbarton House’s first resident (1804-1813), Joseph Nourse, is the interpretive focus; Nourse served as first Register of the U.S. Treasury under six U.S. presidents and is known as “America’s First Civil Servant.” Dumbarton House is accredited by the American Association of Museums. The museum hosts a variety of public events and programs, as well as private rental events.  www.DumbartonHouse.org