DC Gay Men’s History Book Club

DC Gay Men’s History Book Club

Welcome! This is a book club based in Dupont Circle for gay men who share a passion for general history, biographies, and non-fiction.

While there are plenty of spaces for fiction, this club is dedicated to diving deep into major historical eras, world events, and political figures—all while building a great local community of history buffs in the DMV area. We keep things casual, intellectual, and welcoming.

Our First Meeting

• Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM
• Location: Kramers All Day Restaurant (1517 Connecticut Ave NW) – We will be meeting in the restaurant/bar area directly attached to the bookstore. Grab a drink or a bite, and look for the table with the Lincoln book on display!

Kickoff Book

• Title: Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation by Joseph J. Ellis.
• About the book: This Pulitzer Prize-winning classic skips the dry troop movements and battlefield tactics of the Revolutionary War. Instead, it plays out like a high-stakes political drama, diving straight into the intense personal dynamics, backroom compromises, and bitter rivalries (including the infamous Hamilton-Burr duel) that shaped the infancy of the nation.

How to Join

Whether you are a casual history fan or a total history nerd, we'd love to have you. Just sign up on our club page, grab a copy of Meacham's Lincoln biography, and we will see you on November 10th at Kramers!