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 …

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 …

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 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!

The group, "The Iron Age", is for all the ancient/classical history of the Mediterranean and near eastern world during the iron age of history. This period covers the rise and fall of the Egyptians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Carthaginians, and many more empires. Come sit down, have a coffee/tea, and have fun discussing the political, cultural, economic, military, and social legacies of these great peoples.

www.basonova.org - Join us at BASONOVA to listen to engaging lectures from renowned scholars, prolific authors, and field archaeologists.   See calendar for upcoming lecture topics and locations.  BASONOVA is a non-sectarian society open to anyone who has an interest in biblical-era archaeology or the history of ancient times.   Generally a lecture is filled with around 35 attendees.  Our members are drawn from all walks of life and live predominantly in Northern Virginia, Montgomery County 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!

We are a hiking club in the Washington, DC area which adds to the pleasure of a sociable hike the discovery of the natural and historical aspects of the wayside along the trails we tread. While benefiting from an invigorating hike, time is taken for hike leaders - as well as fellow hikers - to share their knowledge of the flora, fauna, geology, and history of the area with the group.

SCPRO is a special activities section of the Sierra Club Virginia Chapter that organizes hikes and other events for the general public on behalf of the Sierra Club's Washington, DC chapter and the close-in groups of the Maryland and Virginia Chapters. No Sierra Club membership is necessary to participate. We welcome all people on a variety of outdoor adventures, nature walks, conservation outings, and exploration of our natural and regional history. www.sierrapotomac.org

Do you love England? Dream of going to tea with the Queen? Love reading about Britain's politics, history, culture, monarchy, or classics? I'm a devoted Anglophile looking to start a book club of like-minded individuals! We can meet once a month and discuss anything from Austen to Zimmern. Fiction, non-fiction, classics, modern works, whatever. Once we get a few people interested, we can work out the details of what/when/where.

This is the group for people who have shelves of books that your friends haven't read-- or have no interest in reading :) I'm sure there are kindred spirits out there who love well-written biographies, books about African American history, social issues or themes relevant to the Black community. So...if you sometimes schlep to Politics and Prose, hop a train to the Harlem Book Fair (or want to), search for interesting used book stores online (I can't be the only one) or wait every year for the N …

This is a group for lovers of all things pertaining to the Ancient Greek and/or Latin languages, literature, philosophy, history, culture, etc. All skill and knowledge levels are welcome. This is a new group and I will form meetings based on the interests of the members. I hope to have meeting broken up into translation meetings and meeting devoted to discussing some area of classics, for which you don't need to know the language. Please let me know what your interests are and what you hope to d …

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.

Welcome to the Washington DC Medieval Reading Group! What we do: The Medieval Reading Group meets to discuss works of the middle ages.  Our focus is on Medieval English Literature, but we will read various genres, and make occasional pilgrimages to the continent.  The format follows that of "Great Books" Seminars (please read).  You do not have to have any special knowledge to participate, just a willingness to meet the text on its own terms.  All selections will be read in translation.  I will …

This is an anybody is welcome, social, discussion, group who enjoys the HBO series Game of Thrones (as well as the books) and once season three begins we're planning on meeting on Mondays in Crystal City to discuss.

Jim and Sandy Young -Experiential Spirituality- Angel Talk TV - www.angeltalktv.com Founders of The TLLC Church - (see Church History Page) ~ 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 w …

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 …

Myself Lee "El Gringuito" & my lovely dance partner Kat "La Gata" fell in love with Kizomba after first seeing it danced in Warsaw, Poland. After learning from some amazing Kizomba dancers, we knew we had to bring this dance to the United States. The slow seductive rhythm will change the way you feel about dancing. As we travel World wide we find people are migrating towards dances that have a "stronger connection." Kizomba is all about connection and sensuality and we can't wait to share it wit …

Arlington Metaphysical Chapel 5618 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22205 703 276-8738 www.arlingtonmeta.com Please join us on the fourth Sunday of each month from 1:30 to 3:00 pm for friendship, discussion, exchange of ideas, and support for our individual and shared journeys.  The book group will meet right after the luncheon that follows the 11:00 am Worship service. Each month, a member of the book group will lead discussion of the book.  The reading list will be established by the members thr …

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.

Welcome to the Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club! We’re a diverse group of readers of all ages and backgrounds, meeting twice a month. Every second Sunday (usually) we discuss a fantasy selection, alternating between traditional and urban/contemporary fantasy each month. Every fourth Sunday (usually) we discuss a science fiction selection, alternating between classic and modern sci-fi. We've seen so much interest in our book selections, we also open up smaller morning discussion sessions 1-2 weeks be …

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, …

PIAZZA ITALIA - U.S.A. CHIAMA ITALIA ! Bringing to life BOTH the ITALIAN LANGUAGE & ITALIAN CULTURE in Washington,DC ... FREE MEMBERSHIP !  BENVENUTI AL CLUB CHE CELEBRA LA LINGUA e LA CULTURA ITALIANA nella CAPITALE degli USA.  PIAZZA ITALIA is the BEST and ONLY Italian Language & Italian CULTURE social club for "EVERYTHING ITALIAN" in DC with a NATIVE Italian language speaker/group founder/organizer, and the fastest growing Italian meetup group WORLD-WIDE with 1,400+ multi-ethnic, multi-cult …

There was one book in college that especially amazed and confounded me: James Joyce’s Ulysses. With a reader’s guide on my lap I eventually did made it to the final glorious yes, but I was fully aware that most of the novel’s depth and richness had washed right over the limited pathways of my mind. It’s been awhile, but I’d like to take another stab at it. This time I’d like to start by properly fortifying myself by doing some necessary supplemental reading. And while I’m at it, why not meet som …

This relational small group meet together to have fellowship and learn in small group bible study. We use a variety of formats from book series , DVD series to instruction (e.g. Willow-Creek, Hybels, David Platt, etc). We empower the participants to be a part of the disucssion and everyone has an opportunity to share. The group is limited to 10 people in each location to maximize group dynamics and involvement. Once the group achieves a sustained maximum of 10 people, we open up a new Bible Stud …

THE WEEKLY THURSDAY NITE SESSIONS These brief evening sessions provide deep relaxation and stress reduction through guided meditations and contemplations. Additionally, they provide opportunities for self-reflection, resolution of internal tensions, and increased self-awareness that can enrich the experience of day-to-day life. Equally importantly, they provide an opportunity for individuals with shared values and beliefs based on compassion and loving kindness to form a community of shared inte …

The ancient runic alphabet is a powerful set of symbols that can be used for spiritual growth, life changes, general success and healing. The purpose of this group is to explore the 24 symbols of the elder futhark, their meanings, their history, and their practical applications. Avenues of exploration include meditation on the runes, rune chanting (rune galdar) , rune divination and historical references.Historic source material as well as several recent books are used as springboards for discus …