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Burial Sites of Famous People in the D.C. Area
Spencer Fullerton Baird Located at the Oak Hill Cemetery of Washington DC (3001 R Street) is Spencer Fullerton Baird. Spencer was a naturalist and also the Secretary of the Smithsonian…
Amid the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis shared fatherly loss
It’s time to celebrate dear old dad again. Another Father’s Day is here, as the recent deluge of power tool and men’s tie advertisements reminded us. This year, I’m reminded…
Oak Hill Featured In David Baldacci’s The Camel Club
Did you know Oak Hill Cemetery was featured in David Baldacci’s The Camel Club, published in 2005? After witnessing a shocking murder, four conspiracy theorists team up with a Secret…
George Saunders’ Award Winning “Lincoln In The Bardo”
George Saunders is the author of eight books, including the story collections “Pastoralia” and “Tenth of December,” which was a finalist for the National Book Award. His first novel, “Lincoln in the Bardo,” was released last…