Learn about Eliza Scidmore and D.C.’s cherry trees

The blush-colored clouds of cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin are synonymous with springtime in the nation’s capital. Learn about the fascinating female journalist who carried home from Japan the idea that shaped the face of modern Washington D.C. from author Diana P. Parsell, who will discuss her biographical book “Eliza Scidmore: The Trailblazing Journalist Behind Washington’s Cherry Trees” on Monday, April 24, at 7 p.m. at the Village Center. To reserve a seat, please stop by or call the Village Center at 301-656-2797. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.

at 301-656-2797