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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2012 · 3 MIN

Devoted Washingtonians Win Back Their History

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The Historical Society of Washington didn't exactly hit the ground running when it relocated to the Carnegie Library in 2001. Last May, after 10 years of financial trouble and few visitors, it finally closed its doors to the public. But Intern Edition's Caitlin Dickerson reports why this year, thanks to a resilient volunteer base and a very generous donation, this DC institution just might get a second chance. Reporter and producer: Caitlin Dickerson.

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The Historical Society of Washington didn't exactly hit the ground running when it relocated to the Carnegie Library in 2001. Last May, after 10 years of financial trouble and few visitors, it finally closed its doors to the public. But Intern Edition's Caitlin Dickerson reports why this year, thanks to a resilient volunteer base and a very generous donation, this DC institution just might get a second chance. Reporter and producer: Caitlin Dickerson.

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