BRIDGES OF WASHINGTON, D.C.

Thanks to all who have shown an interest in my new book, Bridges of Washington, D.C.: A History & Guide, by attending one of my recent author signing and presentation events! I had about 50 people at my recent presentation in Columbia, Maryland, and they seemed to all enjoy it. I also had two book signing events this past weekend. Thanks also to folks who have contacted me to set up more events, or to ask for my upcoming schedule.

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My next scheduled event will be on May 2, at the Author's Corner for the 2026 DC History Conference, sponsored by the DC History Center at the MLK Library on Saturday, May 2, from noon to 2:00 pm.

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Further out, I will be signing books at Barnes & Noble on M Street in Georgetown (a multi-author DC history event) from 3:00 to 5:00 pm on Sunday, May 17. Then, I will be at Arlington Historical Society for a full Powerpoint presentation on Thursday, June 11. I also have a tentative presentation for August 6 in Potomac (awaiting details). I am also lining up some things for the Fall, including Alexandria Historical Society.

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If you are part of a group, or know of a group, who wants to hear a presentation about the book, please contact me! The full presentation is about an hour long, and goes through the chronology of bridge construction in DC from the 1750s to today, and into the future. Not just facts and figures about the bridges, the presentation is really about the history of the District of Columbia itself, and how this history is reflected in the bridges that were constructed. The presentation also includes dozens of lovely photos of the DC bridges, showing the aesthetic forms of the structures, the stunning statues and decorations on the older bridges, the nighttime lighting on the newer bridges, and the historic importance of many of the structures. I am not interested in charging a fee – only in meeting folks, enjoying conversation about my hometown, and getting the word out to the community about the amazing transformations to DC’s riverfronts in the past 20 years.

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Also, see my recent blog interview with DC historian Matthew Gilmore. The interview is posted at https://matthewbgilmore.wordpress.com/2026/03/09/bob-dover-interview-with-a-washington-dc-history-author-bridges-of-washington-d-c-a-history-guide/ and https://networks.h-net.org/group/discussions/20144592/bob-dover-interview-washington-dc-history-author-bridges-washington-dc.

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As always, continue to follow www.bridgespotting.com, the Bridgespotting Facebook page, and the Bridges of Washington, DC Facebook group, where I rotate color photos of the DC bridges and post updates on coming events!