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Once a ferry, now a rusting hulk.
May 28

Nanjemoy, Maryland

In Search of the Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay

Join us for a kayak exploration of the Western Hemisphere's largest ship graveyard.
The Enigma machine, developed by Arthur Scherbius in 1923.
May 30

Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Secrets Revealed at NSA's National Cryptologic Museum

Travel through cryptologic history breaking some codes along the way.
The city's Main Pumping Station, circa 1905.
May 30

Washington, D.C.

From Waste to Water

During Infrastructure Week, get an inside look at the historic Main Pumping Station and D.C. Water's new yet-to-be-opened headquarters.
The gardens and backdoor view of Tudor Place.
Jun 2

Washington, D.C., United States

Where They Lived, Where They Lie

The story of the lives and deaths of Georgetown's illustrious Peter family.

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Novus Ordo Seclorum: 14 Places to Unearth Masonic Secrets
View from inside the cave
The House of the Temple.
Statue of George Washington

Novus Ordo Seclorum: 14 Places to Unearth Masonic Secrets

Your best bets for gaining insight into the real history of Freemasonry.

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Including Zedekiah’s Cave, Masonic Lodge of the Andaz Hotel, and House of the Temple