Come join us as we explore historic sites with a spirited past. We will be learning and investigating the spine tingling paranormal phenomenon and the intriguing history of sites through-out VA and the USA. Our society hopes to bring light to historic sites with a spirited past. Please take a moment and go to our website : www.spiritedhistory.com. Spirited History is a weekly radio show on several networks, one of which is the para-x.com. Be sure to read our ABOUT US page for answers to our …

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.

We read pre-1920 history, a mix of world, economic, colonial period, military, ancient, biography, or member interest. Also non-fiction and business books (Michael Lewis, Malcolm Gladwell, etc). Emphasis on quality over a particular genre. All readers with a passion for the material are welcome, meet every 2 months.

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, …

The 23rd Regiment USCT promotes a greater awareness and understanding of African American military service and sacrifice during the Civil War, their lasting contribution to freedom, and continued legacy and relevance to freedom and democracy. Through a variety of venues and programs, we will commemorate the role of the 23rd USCT and other USCT regiments in the Civil War and their continued importance in today's America.

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 …

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 group connects African American children to purposeful play and social opportunities with like minded kids and their families to educational and wealth building strategies for their children. We are addressing the desire for families to have a mix of fun, structured and content based school break and summer camps while getting to know and network with others...extending confidence in self, culture and community. Many of our children attend schools outside of their communities or have activi …

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.

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.

We intend to engage the population of D.C. in discussions that clarify the axioms underlying the policies shaping our world. We do not adhere to any one political, economic, philosophical, or religious ideology; rather, we value critical Socratic style discourse and have aspirations to influence the culture of D.C. and the world accordingly. You should join this group if you have a passion for ideas that spans many disciplines and wish to enkindle the Socratic daemon in today's world.

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 …

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 …

History of Our Club: The Latin American Motorcycle Association (L.A.M.A) was founded in 1977 in Chicago. From its inception LAMA was intended as a Moto-Touring club with truly Democratic ideas. In 1999 LAMA became an International Association with chapters in Puerto Rico, Mexico, U.S.A. ,Cuba, Uruguay, Venezuela, Argentina, Spain & Australia. 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 …

Infinite Expressions is a non-profit organization sponsoring AnSistaH Tree - a Sistahood Organization promoting the bonding and togetherness of females of all ages and cultures. The main focus of this group is for daughters, mothers, aunts, sisters, and grandmothers to come together to share their holistic approaches to health, happiness, and healing. The group will sponsor weekend and week-long retreats at different destinations with a focus on getting back in touch with Mother Nature, and the …

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.

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!

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 …

The 912 First Landing Patriots is the education, cultural, and entrepreneurial arm of the Hampton Roads Tea Party serving the southside area of Tidewater. MISSION To foster Constitutional thinkers among voters and future voters at the local level through forming 912 patriot small groups in neighborhood precincts, community and church groups and schools where members are equipped with the tools to defend and articulate America’s liberty-heritage and build relationships within their community fo …

Come meet local book lovers in our Williamsburg Book Club! Fiction, non-fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, history, mystery - we read many different genres, and we read a new book every month. Come share your interest in books and make new friends! Club is open to both women and men, and open to new members. What the group has read so far (title, author, date, genre) - also see our upcoming selections at the bottom of this list): "Angels and Demons" Dan Brown 5/30/09 thriller "Ender's Game" Orson Scott C …

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 …

A group for Lynchburg German speakers of all levels to come together for friendly conversation and good times. This is a great opportunity for Lynchburg German learners to come together and improve their language skills and meet some great like-minded folks. We will also be holding some very exciting event meetup nights including German film nights, potlucks, game nights, and much more! Viel Spaß! Why learn German? Germany has the largest population and economy in the European Union. German is t …

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 …