There are many female spies that have helped America win wars, from the Civil War to WWI to WWII. They were fearless, brave, and risked their lives to gather intelligence. Some survived, others either died in concentration camps or were shot to death. Tragically, they are not known and have become merely footnotes in our American history. You will meet several of these women and hear their stories. They came from all walks of life, and some were as young as 17. One was considered Lincoln's favorite spy. One young woman during WWI shot herself rather than divulge any secrets that would help the enemy. One had only one leg, and her other was a prosthetic, yet she was a spy in Germany during WWII. Amazingly enough, she was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. One young socialite used her body to gather intelligence. her method was called the "honey pot" method. A third was an international tennis star. Learn about their fascinating lives as spies and what followed.

This presentation examines the work of the Olmsted firm in and around Washington, D.C. and explores the city and region as a system of designed and managed landscapes — places where natural landforms and civic spaces are integrated through planning and design. The examples include the Capitol Grounds, the National Zoo, Rock Creek Park, subdivisions and roads, and regional plans for parks and parkways, that, when considered in context, convey an aesthetic of urban planning unique in both history and location.

This talk outlines how animals served our nation during the Civil War. Animals proved indispensable in nearly every major aspect of the Civil War from providing essential food and other war materials, to transporting these vital goods. Cavalry enhanced armies’ offensive and intelligence operations and animal mascots of all shapes and sizes comforted and inspired soldiers and sailors. This presentation tells how their service and sacrifice left a legacy that continues in our military to this very day.