Chesapeake & Ohio Canal in Georgetown
This lecture is part of two series:
Our D.C. lunchtime lecture series continues with Georgetown, a unique neighborhood that predates the establishment of the federal district and Washington City by 40 years. Founded in 1751 on 60 acres along the Potomac River in the province of Maryland, Georgetown was the farthest point upstream still navigable for oceangoing boats. After the establishment of the federal capital, Georgetown became an independent municipal government within the District of Columbia.
Georgetown is bounded by the Potomac River on the south, Rock Creek to the east, Burleith and Glover Park to the north, with Georgetown University on its west end. Much of Georgetown is surrounded by parkland and green space that serve as buffers from development in adjacent neighborhoods.
Featured Topic: Old Stone House
Built in 1765, the house is the oldest structure on its original foundation in Washington, D.C. It was originally preserved thanks to a possible association with George Washington. It was the site of a car dealership when it was purchased by the federal government in 1953 and the National Park Service opened it to the public in 1960. The house is a rare example of pre-Revolutionary architecture.
The speaker is Jeff Reardon, National Park Ranger at Old Stone House.
