Tag Archives: Fort Washington Md.

Fort Washington is a forgotten jewel of two centuries

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Rick

(Reprinting one of our favorite columns) Growing up near the fort just south of town, I remember walking Fort Washington’s steps and hills down to the Potomac River with great joy. Then for some reason, I went 30 years without … Continue reading →

Posted in Washington life | Tagged best DC walking tours, fort, Fort Washington Md., Fort Washington Park, Photos by Lisa and Rick Snider, staging area for World War I troops, War of 1812 | Leave a comment

St. John’s Church

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Rick

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Remembering one of NASA’s own

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Rick

From George Washington to the moon all within a few feet. Walking the path to colonial St. John’s Church has a historical marker saying the Episcopal church was erected in 1723 and our nation’s first president attended services there many … Continue reading →

Posted in Memorials | Tagged Bernard Lee Johnson, Fort Washington Md., Photo by Rick Snider, St. John's Church | Leave a comment

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