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The wit of DC residents is everywhere, even in the most unexpected places.  DC Insider Tours’ loves this church’s sign we found in the Mt. Vernon Triangle area.  If you see any great examples of the famous Washington wit, send pictures our way so we can share!

Everyone at DC Insider Tours was AMAZED by this story. That is if you think being a living grandson of President John Tyler — who was born in 1790 and served as tenth president of the United States from 1841 to 1845 – is an incredible feat. To boot, there are TWO grandsons that are…

With the looming sequester and furloughing of government employees, DC Insider Tours’ home of Washington, DC is abuzz with the politics of the day.  It seems one cannot open a newspaper or turn on a TV without learning about the shrewd finagling and bitter disputes across party lines among our politicians.  With so much party…

I don’t know how I went ten years without noticing, but it appears that the District of Columbia has an almost clinical obsession with equestrian statues.  The District is seriously into statues of men on horseback, and they are scattered throughout our squares, circles, and obscure street corners.  Here are 5 facts about DC’s love…

On this day in 1956, Elvis Presley was busy recording his soon-to-be hit song, “Shake, Rattle, and Roll.”  Listening to this famous tune got us thinking about one of the least-known (and most weird) events in DC history.  The story goes like this: When he wasn’t busy thrusting his pelvis on stage, Elvis Presley enjoyed…

“I suppose you expect me to talk?” — James Bond, 007 “No Mr. Bond, I expect you to die.” — Auric Goldfinger, Goldfinger A recently listed 8,500 sq. foot penthouse located in the well-known “Towers” for $1.95 million is, according to the realtor, “right out of a James Bond film!”  While this place certainly has…

President George Washington’s record for the shortest Inaugural Address made us wonder: which American President gave the longest Inaugural Address?  We’ll give you a hint: he also served the shortest time in office. Give up? It was William Henry Harrison! President Harrison, who was 68 years old, delivered his one hour and forty-five minute speech…

Always a man of few words, President George Washington would have been well-suited for today’s social media world.  At just 135 words, George Washington’s second inaugural address was the shortest in history, and would have fit into just 6 tweets.  Yes, 6.  We did the math.  President Washington delivered it on March 4, 1793, and…

You might notice something new about the President’s limousines if you happen to see one as you walk through the city, or perhaps on one of our walking tours that take you by The White House.  They are now sporting DC license plates.  Apparently, after spending four years in the District, President Obama supports our…

Want to drink like a U.S. President?  Then check out the list of the American Presidents’ signature cocktails at the below link.  But first, try to guess which 5 presidents preferred virgin concoctions.  We’ll give you hint- it’s not President Obama, who brews his own beer at the White House using honey from the First…

Packed with 12 different botanicals, Green Hat’s gin is sure to impress even the most discerning palate. You can get a tour of the distillery, try a sample of their gin, and even purchase a bottle from 1-4 PM on Saturdays. And while your over on that side of town, make sure to check out…

It comes as no surprise to us here at DC Insider Tours that the iconic red sandstone used to build the Smithsonian Castle was quarried by slaves.  It is widely known that slave labor was used in constructing The White House and the U.S. Capitol Building.  But what makes the below Washington Post story surprising…