Washington History is the only scholarly publication devoted exclusively to the history of our nation’s capital. First published in 1989, the magazine replaced the Records of the Columbia Historical Society (1897-1989). Washington History is filled with scholarly articles edited for the general reader. It is written and edited by distinguished historians and journalists, offering a rich array of images as well as reviews and short features.
The full run of Washington History is cataloged in the Library catalog. Full-text access to Washington History is accessible through JSTOR, the online service that preserves the scholarly record and that is accessible via a free registration. (Members: see our guide to accessing Washington History). The current and past issues are available for purchase in the DC History Center Store and at area book stores. The magazine is mailed to members as a benefit of Membership Plus level membership in the DC History Center.
Teachable Moments
Washington History includes Teachable Moments, which are short articles are designed for classroom use. They take a single local primary source and explore its historical context with DCPS curricular needs in mind.
Publication Date: 2014
Washington History
Vol. 26 No.2 (Fall 2014), pp. 18-22
Selected Washington History Articles
Washington History articles can support exploration of a wide variety of topics covered in the DCPS curriculum. This selection of articles are great for high school and college students who are doing research on Civil War Washington, and provide helpful context for the adults guiding them.
COMPENSATED EMANCIPATION
THE CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION
Library Catalog
The full run of Washington History is cataloged by issue and article title in the Kiplinger Research Library catalog. The catalog records do not currently include more robust search or subject terms. This means that a general search of the catalog for an author's name or a word included in an article title or subtitle will show relevant Washington History articles in search results. The catalog record will then provide a link to access the full-text of the article via JSTOR (see JSTOR Database).
JSTOR Database
Full-text access to Washington History is accessible through JSTOR, the online service that preserves the scholarly record and that is accessible via a free registration. JSTOR is also available with a DC Public Library card as well as via many local schools, colleges and universities. It is also a benefit of membership with the DC History Center. Members: see our guide to accessing Washington History online.
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Second Story Books
"The Winding Path to Freedom under the District of Columbia Emancipation Act of April 16, 1862" by Joseph P. Reidy