This richly-illustrated presentation—a virtual tour of still-standing mansions in the Dupont Circle area built by an eclectic mix of business moguls, politicians, newspaper publishers, and others of means—will look at the varied architecture and recall the lives—and foibles—of the residents.

Speaker: Ralph Buglass previously spoke at Palisades Village on “Presidents in Unexpected Places.” That talk, like the upcoming one, draws on a popular course he gives at American University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Program titled “Off the Beaten Path in the DC Area.” He also has spoken at the DC Preservation League and George Washington University Museum.