Adventure Events in Fort Myer

Join a 3.3-mile book club run from Arlington Cemetery to the Tidal Basin up 15th Street based on Eliza Scidmore by Diana Parsell. We love our cherry blossom trees, but have you ever wondered how they ended up in Washington, DC? Come learn about the 1800s globe-trotting journalist whose foresight and persistence resulted in an annual scene so beautiful that 1.5 million people travel to see it every year. On this 3.3 mile, easy-paced run, we’ll start at the gravesite of former First Lady Helen Taft (who played a pivotal role), see the site of the first cherry blossom trees, and end by retracing some of Eliza Scidmore’s steps along 15th Street. After our run, we'll meet author Diana Parsell at Corner Bakery to chat about her book. (Please be prepared to cover your own coffee/pastries costs.)