Written by AF Staff, Research by Kayla Laws This Women’s History Month, The Octagon celebrates two dynamic women who have made a mark on this historic home. “Ann Ogle Tayloe 1804,” By Gilbert Stuart, image from The Octagon archives Ann Ogle Tayloe was born in 1772 to Maryland Governor Benjamin Ogle and his wife, Henrietta. … Continue reading Octagon Intern Research Blog: The Women of The Octagon
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Architects Foundation are thrilled to offer a grant opportunity for recipients to attend the 2024 AIA Conference on Architecture and Design. This grant provides emerging professionals an opportunity to attend the annual conference and gain access to career resources, the latest trends in the building industry, networking … Continue reading New AIA24 Conference Opportunity: Emerging Professionals Grant
Written by AF Staff, Research by Kayla Laws During Black History Month, the Octagon Museum would like to remember the names of the formally enslaved who worked in the house: LAND RECORD (From the Octagon Museum Files) Certificate of Slave: December 22, 1817 John Tayloe III Cert. of Slave I hereby certify that I brought … Continue reading Octagon Intern Research Blog: Remember Their Names
Written by AF Staff, Research by Kayla Laws Saturday, February 17 marks the 209th anniversary of the day that the Treaty of Peace and Amity reached President James Madison at The Octagon and was signed in what is known today as the “Treaty Room”. This treaty ended the War of 1812, fought between Great … Continue reading Octagon Intern Research Blog: Anniversary of the Signing of the Treaty of Ghent
In the segment, Architects Foundation board member Michael Marshall, FAIA, NOMA, reflects on his career journey, as well as the need for diversity, representation, and mentorship in the architecture profession. As the video reminds us, we still have a long way to go towards achieving a diverse design profession – according to the National Council … Continue reading Board Member Michael Marshall Highlighted on America’s Black Forum