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Posted at 12:50 PM ET, 11/30/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Answer this question about the Freer Gallery.

By Cultural Tourism DC

What is the name of James Abbott McNeill Whistler’s bird-inspired space, on view at the Freer Gallery?

By Cultural Tourism DC | 12:50 PM ET, 11/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:33 AM ET, 11/30/2012

D.C. Tweeps 2012

By Andy Smith

Readers can nominate and vote for their favorites in local social media.

By Andy Smith | 11:33 AM ET, 11/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:18 PM ET, 11/29/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Answer this question about former Postmaster Amos Kendall.

By Cultural Tourism DC

Land donated by former Postmaster General Amos Kendall is currently the site for what?

By Cultural Tourism DC | 12:18 PM ET, 11/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:13 PM ET, 11/28/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Answer this question about ‘the man who killed Jim Crow.’

By Cultural Tourism DC

Which black lawyer, nicknamed “the man who killed Jim Crow,” called the Strivers’ Section home?

By Cultural Tourism DC | 12:13 PM ET, 11/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:10 PM ET, 11/27/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Answer this question about D.C.’s first African-American YWCA.

By Cultural Tourism DC

For which poet is the city’s first African-American YWCA named?

By Cultural Tourism DC | 12:10 PM ET, 11/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:05 PM ET, 11/26/2012

Powerball jackpot: Tips for buying lottery tickets with a group

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Many are teaming up to better their chances of winning Wednesday’s $425 million Powerball jackpot.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard | 12:05 PM ET, 11/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:47 AM ET, 11/26/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Answer this question about the Round House.

By Cultural Tourism DC

The Round House is in which D.C. neighborhood?

By Cultural Tourism DC | 11:47 AM ET, 11/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:59 AM ET, 11/23/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Answer this question about Black Friday.

By Cultural Tourism DC

In the 1940s, Black Friday shoppers might have scoured the aisles of which sprawling downtown department store, fondly known as “Woodies?”

By Cultural Tourism DC | 11:59 AM ET, 11/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:59 AM ET, 11/22/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Answer this question about Thanksgiving.

By Cultural Tourism DC

Why is Thanksgiving celebrated on the last Thursday of November?

By Cultural Tourism DC | 11:59 AM ET, 11/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:59 AM ET, 11/21/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Answer this question about President Truman.

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How did President Truman cope with the post-war “poultry-free-Thursday” restriction when it came time to celebrate Thanksgiving in 1947?

By | 11:59 AM ET, 11/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 11/20/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Answer this question about a Thanksgiving presidential pardon.

By Cultural Tourism DC

Who will receive a presidential pardon on Thursday?

By Cultural Tourism DC | 12:00 PM ET, 11/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:08 PM ET, 11/19/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Answer this question about the ‘year of two Thanksgivings.’

By Cultural Tourism DC

Why did FDR move Thanksgiving up one week in 1939?

By Cultural Tourism DC | 12:08 PM ET, 11/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:56 AM ET, 11/16/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Answer this question about a D.C. health organization.

By Cultural Tourism DC

Which D.C. health organization, closed since 2002, drew young debutantes to attend a fundraising benefit in 1924?

By Cultural Tourism DC | 11:56 AM ET, 11/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:17 PM ET, 11/15/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Answer this question about an historical U.S. document.

By Cultural Tourism DC

Which document, adopted today in 1777, served as the United States’ first constitution until it was replaced in 1789?

By Cultural Tourism DC | 12:17 PM ET, 11/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:09 PM ET, 11/14/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Answer this question about Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens

By Cultural Tourism DC

Which cereal heiress’s elegant gowns

By Cultural Tourism DC | 12:09 PM ET, 11/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:07 PM ET, 11/13/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Answer this question about the D.C. suburb Silver Spring.

By Cultural Tourism DC

For what is D.C. suburb Silver Spring named?

By Cultural Tourism DC | 12:07 PM ET, 11/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:07 PM ET, 11/12/2012

How was your commute today on Metro?

By Washington Post staff

Metro riders who had to work on Monday found out they weren’t alone.

By Washington Post staff | 01:07 PM ET, 11/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:02 PM ET, 11/12/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Answer this question about the USAF base at Bolling Field.

By Cultural Tourism DC

In the picture below, what was this man doing at at the USAF base at Bolling Field in 1921?

By Cultural Tourism DC | 12:02 PM ET, 11/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:50 AM ET, 11/09/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Answer this question about presidential history.

By Cultural Tourism DC

Which U.S. president was a veteran?

By Cultural Tourism DC | 11:50 AM ET, 11/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:02 PM ET, 11/08/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Answer this question about the World War II Memorial.

By Cultural Tourism DC

Who controls the World War II Memorial and the Korean War Veterans Memorial?

By Cultural Tourism DC | 12:02 PM ET, 11/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:12 PM ET, 11/07/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Answer this question about Robert E. Lee.

By Cultural Tourism DC

Which troops did Robert E. Lee decline to command before leading Confederate troops to defeat?

By Cultural Tourism DC | 12:12 PM ET, 11/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:51 AM ET, 11/07/2012

Newseum to hold Inauguration Day viewing event

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

The museum can’t offer live views due to security, but there will be a live video feed of Obama’s swearing-in.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard | 07:51 AM ET, 11/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:14 PM ET, 11/06/2012

Poll: Why didn’t you vote?

By Andy Smith

Why did you decide against casting a ballot this Election Day?

By Andy Smith | 08:14 PM ET, 11/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:32 PM ET, 11/06/2012

Election Day poll: How long did you wait in line to vote?

By Andy Smith

How long did you wait at your polling place before you cast your ballot?

By Andy Smith | 01:32 PM ET, 11/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:11 PM ET, 11/06/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Answer this question about Camp Meigs

By Cultural Tourism DC

What was World War I-era Camp Meigs used for?

By Cultural Tourism DC | 12:11 PM ET, 11/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:12 AM ET, 11/06/2012

Poll: What time are you voting on Election Day?

By Andy Smith

Before work? At lunch? On the way home from work? What time are you voting on Election Day?

By Andy Smith | 09:12 AM ET, 11/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:27 PM ET, 11/05/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Answer this question about the Sewall-Belmont House.

By Cultural Tourism DC

The Sewall-Belmont House is now headquarters for which organization?

By Cultural Tourism DC | 12:27 PM ET, 11/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:04 PM ET, 11/02/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Answer this question about a famous D.C. author.

By Andy Smith

Who wrote “Babbitt,” “Main Street” and “Arrowsmith” while living in D.C.?

By Andy Smith | 12:04 PM ET, 11/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:51 AM ET, 11/02/2012

Election 2012: Are you a house divided?

By Washington Post staff

Columnist Petula Dvorak is looking for families who have very different views during campaign 2012.

By Washington Post staff | 10:51 AM ET, 11/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 11/02/2012

‘Million Puppet March’ on Saturday to defend public broadcasting

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Supporters of public broadcasting are organizing a “Million Puppet March” on Saturday, 3 days before election.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard | 07:45 AM ET, 11/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:06 PM ET, 11/01/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Answer this question about a fall holiday.

By Cultural Tourism DC

On November 1 and 2, some families might build ofrendas, make sugar skulls, or hold gravesite vigils to observe which holiday?

By Cultural Tourism DC | 05:06 PM ET, 11/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:56 PM ET, 11/01/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Answer this question about a fall holiday

By Cultural Tourism DC

Nov. 1-2, some families might build ofrendas, make sugar skulls or hold graveside vigils for which holiday?

By Cultural Tourism DC | 02:56 PM ET, 11/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

The Buzz: November, 2012