'Washington, DC's Obscure Landmarks, Part 1: Downtown Oddities' Webinar

Tickets: $18.88 - $34.70 (fees included) (includes access to the full replay for one week)

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https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1989221821015

From tiny stone markers to full-scale sculptures, Washington is filled with historic memorials that often go unnoticed in the shadow of its most famous landmarks. What stories are hidden among these overlooked monuments scattered across our nation’s capital, and what do they reveal about the city’s past? It’s time to uncover Washington’s most unusual landmarks and the forgotten narratives behind them.

Join New York Adventure Club for a two-part series that explores Washington, DC’s most unusual — and often overlooked — monuments, memorials, and markers. In Part One: Downtown Oddities, we’ll venture beyond the Washington Monument to uncover a collection of curious relics and hidden memorials scattered in its shadow.

Led by Carolyn Muraskin, architectural historian and founder of DC Design Tours, this unique experience will include:

• Jefferson Pier — a modest stone marker that once represented Thomas Jefferson’s vision for the geographic center of the nation
• Japanese Pagoda — a 170-year-old stone pagoda gifted to the U.S., quietly symbolizing early international friendship
• First Air Mail Marker — a small, but powerful reminder of aviation pioneers who flew through dangerous conditions to deliver the mail
• Original FDR Memorial — a simple piece of stone that reflects how Franklin Roosevelt wished to be remembered—very differently from today’s expansive memorial
• Titanic Memorial — a dramatic statue honoring the men who perished aboard the Titanic
• Freedom Bell — a lesser-known bell that echoes themes of liberty while quietly challenging who freedom was historically meant for

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Carolyn — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay through one week after the entire series concludes.
See you there, virtually!

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Washington, DC's Obscure Landmarks Series
Part 1: Downtown Oddities (Monday, June 8 @ 8:00pm ET)
Part 2: Beyond the Mall (Monday, June 15 @ 8:00pm ET)

About Carolyn
Founder and Owner, DC Design Tours
Carolyn Muraskin founded DC Design Tours in 2015 to share her passion for Washington DC’s design through walking, driving, bike, boat and virtual tours that uncover the city’s architectural secrets and surprising stories. A University of Maryland architecture grad and former designer, Carolyn worked on projects ranging from historic restorations to mixed-use developments.
Carolyn and her team lead architecture-focused tours across DC’s diverse neighborhoods—including Embassy Row, Capitol Hill, U Street, Georgetown, and Anacostia—designed for curious visitors of all backgrounds and interests. She has collaborated with institutions like the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Smithsonian and has appeared on the Discovery Channel. Carolyn lives in Northwest DC and has a serious passion for all things brick, mortar, and design.

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