April 14th, 1865

Can it already be Spring?? Yes it can and we're getting ready for our April event:
"Courage! The Civil War in Washington: April 14th, 1865".

What an unwieldy title that is. But it shall remain until some enterprising person comes up with a better one. On April 16th, 2011, we shall relive the fateful day, 146 years ago, that Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. How did it unfold? Who were the players? What is Mrs. Surratt doing with that package? And why is the actor, Wilkes Booth in town? He's not on any playbill, isn't that odd?......

Meet Demetria Parrish, your costumed guide, at 10th and E STreets NW (Cosi) at 11:00am on April 16th, 2011. No reservations needed.

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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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