Do you love to hike? Explore nature? Do you enjoy a good bushwhack? Would you choose a hike's location based on its potential to yield a good history lesson? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have come to the right place. We hike; we visit museums and historical sites; we attend lectures and book signings; we explore the area's rich history and great scenery.

Latin American Motorcycle Association (LAMA) Over 30 years of brotherhood Washington DC Chapter of the Latin American Motorcycle Association. We are a family oriented motorcycle association who love to ride and spend time with our families. LAMA currently has chapters all over the world, many of which is right here in the USA and closes enough to ride to. On October 1, 2009 the Washington DC chapter of LAMA was born. The chapter was started with 5 LAMA does not distinguish between race, color, …

Group (20-40 yr old) to discuss civil war history over beers Thursday evenings in Clarendon/Old Town including discussions of leading authors like McPherson, Sears, Rhea, Foote. Group may take occasional daily trips on weekends to historic battlefield sites.

The U.S. Capitol Historical Society’s founder, a history teacher and congressman, believed that 'to be a good citizen, you've got to know your history.' Now, half a century later, USCHS is celebrating its 50th anniversary as the leading public resource on the history of the Capitol and our representative democracy. As an independent 501(c)(3) organization, we promote historical literacy and knowledgeable citizenship through broad public programming. Are you an avid history lover? Do you live and …

African Diaspora Roots and Culture This is a diverse group that connects all people through the celebration and exploration of the culture and history of the Black African Diaspora. Membership Drive Time. Open to new members! Make Donations see the June 30th 2013 meetup! Diaspora (DI-'AS-PAR-A) n a. The breakup and scattering of people. b. People scattered far from their antral homelands. c. The place where these people live . Group Max Group Max = 150. We desire very active, participating and c …

Fans and friends of historic buildings in DC come together to enjoy get-togethers, tours and events that celebrate the historic and built history of our nation's capital!

This is group for anyone interested in tracing their ancestors, unlocking secrets of generations gone by, sharing their own Ancestry Stories, research styles and advice, finding free resources, and those that just enjoy history. Your family tree can be from anywhere, any religion, any culture; there is always something we can learn that may aid in our own research or simply open our minds to other historical cultures and perspectives. Looking forward to meeting other historical researchers!

The Great Books Reading Group is not a literature club. It is a discussion group that uses a multidisciplinary approach to learning and exploring the past and present. We are reading from the St. John's College Reading List. As we read foundational texts in the Western tradition, we examine mysticism, history, theology, the earth and physical sciences, mathematics, philosophy and government, as well as art, literature and music.

The Ivy League Book Club was founded July 2010 by Simbi Animashaun through a desire to connect with Sorors of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. on an intellectual level. However, we decided to extend the invitation to all professional women residing in the Maryland/Washington D.C./Virginia area. Our mission is to read good books of any genre and support African American literature. Starting 2011, book club meetings will be held every 3rd Sunday of: January, March, May, July, September, and Novemb …

Did you take a philosophy class in high school or college and wish you had taken more? Do you read philosophy texts independently but have no one to discuss them with? Then this group is for you. We will read, in chronological order, major works from the history of philosophy. Although the majority will have been written by European and American authors, we will be open to texts from other cultures. Representative philosophers include Plato, Averroes, Descartes, Spinoza, Hobbes, Kant, Hegel, Sar …

We study all aspects of the Civil War – military, political, and sociological - and its impact on our nation. Through bringing in top historians and students of the Civil War as our speakers and by making visits to battlefields and historic sites--both in and outside the DC Metro region, we add to our knowledge and understanding of this conflict. We are also committed to preserving our Civil War historic sites and battlefields by taking an active role in ensuring these landmarks are available fo …

Join our members in discussing the life of Abraham Lincoln: son, father, lawyer, and President of the United States. From book discussions, to records of the National Archives, to Lincoln and Hollywood, monthly dinner meetings, and shuttle tours.

This is a group for patriots who love the U.S., are concerned for its future and want to become active citizens for freedom by returning to the founding principles (and common sense!). I started this group because being a conservative in a deep-blue state, I often feel like I'm alone - but I know you're out there somewhere! I'm looking forward to meeting some people who are just as concerned about the future of Maryland and the country.

This is a great group of people from all walks of life who know and love the art of hand dancing, or who would simply love to learn. The group participates in hand dance lessons, dance outings, road trips, etc.  Most activities are sponsored by the 7-Step Hand Dance Academy, including chapters throughout the metropolitan area.  This Meetup Group was started to encourage fun dancing events closer to home, and as an alternative to the tiresome DC commute and other hassles. Come try us out. We love …

This is for all who want to reach out to socialize and dialog with people of different cultures and countries. It is also a group who explores the shared histories, cultures, arts, and literature between the two sides of the Atlantic. It is my hope that a meeting is like a small journey from our day-to-day world to another place, time and point of view. The DC area is a very internationally oriented community so I hope we can come together for a great time: discussions, happy hours, social event …

What I Can Expect From Urban Playdates? This group connects children to UNIQUE purposeful play with like-minded kids and families. We address the desire for families to have a fun mix of structured, content-content based activities to children during the year. We call these activities "Playdates". From time to time we also have conversations with our parents where we discuss important issues and topics that face our children. These sessions are called "A Chat and A Chew". Whatever the cause for …

Conscious Blacks in the DMV seeks to address the issues faced in the African-American community by promoting positive change through activism and service, advocate liberation and empowerment, while educating and understanding our rich history and culture. This group is for those who share these ideals and want to have fun while meeting new people. Some of the types of events you can expect from this group are: ~ Conscious books, films, art, poetry ~Community service & charity ~Lectures & speaker …

The KnoThySelf group mission is to find and make available information and services that help people explore and appreciate the African American family history. You should join if you are interested in exploring your family history to see where it takes you as the past is a platform to the future. In working with one another, we will leverage the meet up group to Honor the African American Legacy!

We're a co-ed group of Northern Virginia readers who cater to people of color. We love to read all types of genres, authors, and topics, from history to travel to food...We want to read, discuss, and learn it all! Please join us if you have varied interests and like to read and discuss them.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A GROUP THAT LOVES TO RIDE - THIS IS IT !!   It is not unusual for a day ride to be as much as 300 miles.  We are NOT bar-to-bar riders.   If you are interested in getting some seat time on your motorcycle, this might be the group for you. The Baltimore Ramblers Motorcycle Club is one of the oldest American Motorcyclist Association clubs. The Baltimore Ramblers became a Charter Member in 1929. Throughout our history, we have been a touring club. Our goal is to promote Moto …

eet other local Humanists, people who believe in the basic goodness of the human spirit without supernaturalism ========================================== ____________ http://www.wash.org/ _______________ ========================================== The Washington Area Secular Humanists (WASH) was incorporated in 1989 as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational organization in Maryland. Our purpose is to promote scientific literacy and critical thinking, to provide a forum for humanists and others to ex …

This group will meet twice a month--once to discuss a selection of literary fiction, and once for a non-fiction selection. If you enjoy reading and you'd like to get together and discuss a book with others who have read it, this is your book club! Everyone is welcome--male or female, gay or straight, democrat, republican or independent. Literary fiction is a term commonly used to distinguish serious fiction from popular or "pulp" fiction. According to Wikipedia: "In broad terms, literary fictio …

This group was started for people who love photography, and want to learn more about taking better pictures. It is led by Vickie Lewis, a nationally recognized photographer who has shot assignment work for publications and corporations including Coca-Cola, IBM, People, Parade and National Geographic World. She has been freelancing in the Washington, DC area since 1989. Vickie has a journalism background, and her specialty is creating pictures that tell a story. She has a special talent for shoot …

Vintage base ball is a reenactment of base ball the way it was played in the 19th century. The most familiar style played in the Mid-Atlantic region is 1860s (Civil-War era) base ball. The game back then was largely similar to the way it is played now—90-foot bases, 9 players in the field, 3 outs per inning, etc. There are, however, several differences that make the game fun and distinct: (1) players don’t use gloves; (2) the ball is just a tad larger than a modern day baseball and a tad softer; …

Chinatown is a Great Place. We will bet you have eaten at some of it's tasty restaurants or strolled the streets getting to know the culture. And we want it to last for many years to come.  It is a hub of culture where Chinese, Americans, Chinese-Americans and people from all over the world visit as part of their visit to Washinton D.C. It represents what can be some of the best ideas for our ONE city. Join us as we discuss the future of CHINATOWN and our ONE CITY, Washington D.C. We hope to mee …

This is a typical book club, discussion will be held at a Takoma Park cafe or restaurant (not at the library). We will discuss about 6 to 12 books a year rotating through a list of topics including Economics and Distribution, Environmental Politics. School Lunch Politics, Vegetarianism, Veganism and Animal Rights (as a political topic), Language Policy, Gun Control and citizen activism (and more). The hope is that we can support progressive authors, and learn what we need to learn to move forwar …

The Serious Jewish Book club has begun. Its general purpose is to read and discuss topics of Jewish interest with other thoughtful people. Its deeper purpose is to become more educated about a whole range of Jewish topics in the spirit of Socrates’ assertion that an unexamined life is not worth living. When we write “educated” we are not using this word to mean in its modern usage, trained or shaped. We rather hark back to its ancient etymology when it meant “to be led out of” as from the uncons …

Jim and Sandy Young - Angel Talk TV - www.angeltalktv.com ~ Connecting The Planet, One Person, and one Community At A Time ~ Angel Talk has been such an integral part of our lives and sharing the beauty and wonder of the Angels within the Spiritual community will always be our first love :-)  Over the last two years we have been blessed to have been sponsored for our workshops through Starlights meetups and other wonderful venues in the metro area. . Our goal is to maintain the spiritual unity a …