MONDAY Okay. This is kind of a no-brainer. Norman Mailer will be discussing his latest, The Castle in the Forest, with author Alan Cheuse. Wesley United Methodist Church, 5312 Connecticut Avenue, 7 p.m. Two tickets with the purchase of the book at Politics and Prose or $12/ticket. Call (202) 364-1919 for more information. TUESDAY Are you a fan of actors from television show M*A*S*H-turned authors but are just sick at the sight of Alan Alda?…

What started as a grassroots effort to save Heurich House has now garnered the attention of a national cable news channel: CNN reported earlier this week on what they dubbed as “the house that beer built”. On their website, the ubiquitous news network relayed the history of the house as well as the urgent financial situation. It’s good to see that the word is getting out about keeping a piece of history open to the…

With six days until their February 15 deadline, the effort to keep Heurich House open to the public continues to gain momentum. From the Heurich House website, here is a run-down of the upcoming events that are being held to raise funds for this great cause. Friday, February 10, 5:30 – 7:30pm American University Department of History Hosts Reception $15/$10 with university, museum, or preservation non-profit ID. Pay at the Door. The Department of History…

With a piece that illustrates the unique beauty and historical significance of the Heurich House, the Post has published an article on Washington’s very own piece of the Victorian Era. From the article, docent Mary Anne Hoffman observes, “This is the last grand splash of high Victoriana,” also noting that Heurich House is “a time capsule.” The Post goes on to describe the intricate details and furnishings of the house, transporting the reader back to…

Amidst the government buildings and the lobbyist wheeling and dealings, the essence of D.C. past and present is frequently lost. People are constantly saying that D.C. itself has no history. People lament how it’s not a “big city,” how it doesn’t have the identity and flavor of New York, or Boston. D.C. has history in abundance, with a formidable piece of it on 1307 New Hampshire Avenue, NW; this particular piece just happens to involve…