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Dec 14
Washington, D.C.

The Tunnels and Trapdoors of Tudor Place by Candlelight

Stroll through the elegant entertaining spaces of a Federal Era mansion, decked with historic Christmas decor, and then explore the tunnels hidden underneath.
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Anna Eleanor Roosevelt in 1933.
Dec 15
Washington, D.C., United States

A Personal Look Into Eleanor Roosevelt's D.C.

Tour the nation's capital through the eyes of the pioneering First Lady.
Flippers from the Williams pinball game "Demolition Man."
Jan 12
College Park, Maryland

How to Be a Pinball Wizard

Come learn the fraught history of a once illegal game, get tips from the pros, and time to play at MOM's Organic Market in College Park.
Union Station in the early 20th century.
Jan 13
Washington, D.C.

Hidden Union Station

With trains rumbling nearby, explore parts of D.C.'s iconic Union Station that the public rarely sees.

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Stories About Baltimore

Olive Wetzel Dennis in 1947, making some suggestions on how to improve a new Baltimore and Ohio Railroad buffet car.

The 'Lady Engineer' Who Took the Pain Out of the Train

Olive Wetzel Dennis spent years test-riding railways, improving everything from climate control to dining-car china along the way.
by Cara Giaimo
April 09, 2018
A rat explores his new creative potential.

Finally, a Theremin for Rats

With the help of human musician Dan Deacon, some rats have made a film soundtrack with it.
by Cara Giaimo
March 13, 2018