Joe Himali, the 133rd dinner stranger, is hosting the next of his regular History Salon lunches in Washington, D.C., later this month. It’s at Hill Center; a local landmark built in 1864 and originally designed under the orders of President Abraham Lincoln to be the city’s first Naval Hospital. For the History Salon on September 25, Joe will give a tour of the house, followed by a lunch. Tickets cost $50 and you can click on this link to buy them.
The event page says, “This is for all of my fellow history lovers – a broad cross-section of people – historians, walking tour companies, historic house museums, community organizers, historic preservationists, architects, contractors, self-educated and professionals alike. If you’re interested in local history, this is for you!”
I interviewed Joe in February, after seeing his viral videos on TikTok and other social media. With his signature opening of “Hi, I’m Joe Himali,” he’s found online fame sharing his decades of knowledge about Washington’s architectural history. Over lunch in his beloved city, Joe divulged the secrets of his online success, and also shared his life story, including what he was doing before real estate and how he got into the industry.