Searching for Booth....

Ahhhh, a successful start to the tour season. And not a moment too soon as the costumes were about to consume my abode. As the crinolines attempted to make a break from the wardrobe I scooped them up and set out for Washington City. As rolling roadblocks loomed ahead I wondered if anyone would brave the town on a marathon/war protest day for a little walking tour? And would my actors be able to find me?

Huzzah! They did brave it and the actors did appear. Success! And although I forgot to pack the Victorian underwear to show guests, I did actually remember to put the historic photographs inside my reticule.

And now that it's under my belt, preparations are underway for April's venture: a recreation of April 14th, 1865. On April 18th, 2009!

Now if I could only find that Wilkes Booth hat.....

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Ah, Spring! Courage returns to Washington City...

Felicitous dawning of Spring! And frankly, my dear 'tis not a moment too soon as I'm heartily sick of scraping ice and tracking sand into the domicile.

But enough complaining. Why back in Pennsylvania, where Demetria Parrish hails from, the ground is still glistening with snow. And speaking of Demetria, her astonishing journey to Washington City takes a new turn this year with a new story line and some new (and old) characters gracing the tour.

Please join Demetria on March 21st and immerse yourself in the 1860's as we sojourn through the Civil War as it played out in Washington City 148 years ago. You'll see the oldest working elevator in America, Mathew Brady's studio site, Clara Barton's home/office site, the first all- marble building in America, the alley where the dastardly Wilkes Booth escaped through and much more.

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Welcome Spring!