Kim Bender
@kimpbender.bsky.social
CEO at @heurichhouse | Pres at @dcarchivesfdn | DC not Washington | reviving old things
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Kim Bender
@kimpbender.bsky.social
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How a Beer Baron's House Became a Dynamic Washington, D.C., Museum | National Trust for Historic Preservation
The Heurich House Museum offers local history and architectural appeal on tap.
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“My vision is for us to be an important local history organization and to...be a leader in the strengthening of the value of local history.” 📦
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to despair and embrace cynicism was to hand powerful weapons to the enemy
January 16, 2026 at 1:55 PM
to despair and embrace cynicism was to hand powerful weapons to the enemy
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"Past or present, it’s not the leaders who disappoint me. It’s the led."
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Opinion | They Were Ordinary Germans. We Are Ordinary Americans.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:32 PM
"Past or present, it’s not the leaders who disappoint me. It’s the led."
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Our community members have always been such an important part of our work - whether through partnering, donating, visiting, or cheerleading - I hope you will all join me in continuing to support the organization as it evolves!
January 12, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Our community members have always been such an important part of our work - whether through partnering, donating, visiting, or cheerleading - I hope you will all join me in continuing to support the organization as it evolves!
I will be winding down over the next few months, and will continue to dedicate myself to the local needs of DC.
The Heurich House will forever be a part of me - it made me who I am and taught me almost everything I know. I am so excited to see what the museum’s next chapter looks like!
The Heurich House will forever be a part of me - it made me who I am and taught me almost everything I know. I am so excited to see what the museum’s next chapter looks like!
January 12, 2026 at 5:07 PM
I will be winding down over the next few months, and will continue to dedicate myself to the local needs of DC.
The Heurich House will forever be a part of me - it made me who I am and taught me almost everything I know. I am so excited to see what the museum’s next chapter looks like!
The Heurich House will forever be a part of me - it made me who I am and taught me almost everything I know. I am so excited to see what the museum’s next chapter looks like!
Some News: After 15 years at the @heurichhouse.bsky.social , I have decided it is time for me to leave my role as Executive Director. 🗃️
January 12, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Some News: After 15 years at the @heurichhouse.bsky.social , I have decided it is time for me to leave my role as Executive Director. 🗃️
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What a year! Thank you to all the event attendees, tour takers, Biergarten visitors, and program partners who shaped 2025 at the Heurich House Museum. We’re looking forward to another year with you and the building that makes it all possible.
December 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
What a year! Thank you to all the event attendees, tour takers, Biergarten visitors, and program partners who shaped 2025 at the Heurich House Museum. We’re looking forward to another year with you and the building that makes it all possible.
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i love furniture restoration videos because they show how quality is important and you can get some really beautiful, overlooked furniture if you learn certain skills
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December 28, 2025 at 4:42 AM
i love furniture restoration videos because they show how quality is important and you can get some really beautiful, overlooked furniture if you learn certain skills
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What’s the Heurich House without a house? And what’s a house that you can’t get around?
We're working to replace the house’s elevator, as the current one dates from 1987 and has been out of service multiple times this year. This has stopped people from attending tours, programs, and getting inside.
We're working to replace the house’s elevator, as the current one dates from 1987 and has been out of service multiple times this year. This has stopped people from attending tours, programs, and getting inside.
December 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
What’s the Heurich House without a house? And what’s a house that you can’t get around?
We're working to replace the house’s elevator, as the current one dates from 1987 and has been out of service multiple times this year. This has stopped people from attending tours, programs, and getting inside.
We're working to replace the house’s elevator, as the current one dates from 1987 and has been out of service multiple times this year. This has stopped people from attending tours, programs, and getting inside.
This post is now a classic
December 25, 2025 at 1:38 AM
This post is now a classic
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What’s the Heurich House without a house? And what’s a house without a roof?
We are working to replace the roof systems on the historic mansion and carriage house. Without a secure roof protecting the rest of the building, everything we do at the Museum is in jeopardy.
We are working to replace the roof systems on the historic mansion and carriage house. Without a secure roof protecting the rest of the building, everything we do at the Museum is in jeopardy.
December 23, 2025 at 1:10 PM
What’s the Heurich House without a house? And what’s a house without a roof?
We are working to replace the roof systems on the historic mansion and carriage house. Without a secure roof protecting the rest of the building, everything we do at the Museum is in jeopardy.
We are working to replace the roof systems on the historic mansion and carriage house. Without a secure roof protecting the rest of the building, everything we do at the Museum is in jeopardy.
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But really the best archive story belongs to @heurichhouse.bsky.social
December 23, 2025 at 12:57 AM
But really the best archive story belongs to @heurichhouse.bsky.social
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What’s the Heurich House without a house? And what’s a house that you can’t keep warm?
December 22, 2025 at 9:32 PM
What’s the Heurich House without a house? And what’s a house that you can’t keep warm?
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What’s the Heurich House without a house? And what’s a house without windows? 🪟
We are working to restore the house’s 135 historic windows because they are drafty and let in moisture, increasing the risk of damage to the building structure and historic objects inside.
We are working to restore the house’s 135 historic windows because they are drafty and let in moisture, increasing the risk of damage to the building structure and historic objects inside.
December 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
What’s the Heurich House without a house? And what’s a house without windows? 🪟
We are working to restore the house’s 135 historic windows because they are drafty and let in moisture, increasing the risk of damage to the building structure and historic objects inside.
We are working to restore the house’s 135 historic windows because they are drafty and let in moisture, increasing the risk of damage to the building structure and historic objects inside.
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Help us preserve the building’s exterior and protect its interior by making a tax-deductible year-end donation: heurichhouse.org/pages/2025-d...
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The Heurich House Museum honestly explores the American Experience through the legacy of German immigrant Christian Heurich and his Washington, DC brewery, and creates an equitable path to success…
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December 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Help us preserve the building’s exterior and protect its interior by making a tax-deductible year-end donation: heurichhouse.org/pages/2025-d...
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What’s the Heurich House without a house?
The Heurich House Museum building is our most important artifact.
The Heurich House Museum building is our most important artifact.
December 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
What’s the Heurich House without a house?
The Heurich House Museum building is our most important artifact.
The Heurich House Museum building is our most important artifact.
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endless words wasted on why AI is good or bad when you can end the debate with one statement: "AI can't make soup"
December 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
endless words wasted on why AI is good or bad when you can end the debate with one statement: "AI can't make soup"
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This weekend, get in the holiday spirit and explore dozens of local makers at @heurichhouse.bsky.social's Christmas Markt (we’re proud to be a sponsor!) And just down the street from the DC History Center, discover even more at the DowntownDC Holiday Market.
December 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
This weekend, get in the holiday spirit and explore dozens of local makers at @heurichhouse.bsky.social's Christmas Markt (we’re proud to be a sponsor!) And just down the street from the DC History Center, discover even more at the DowntownDC Holiday Market.
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They should do MyChart Wrapped
December 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
They should do MyChart Wrapped
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NEWS: The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored ALL previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month.
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
December 3, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Insanely perfect: fantastic little bouquet of flowers in a glass vase by Daniel Seghers of Antwerp, painter & Jesuit priest, whose day is today.
December 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Insanely perfect: fantastic little bouquet of flowers in a glass vase by Daniel Seghers of Antwerp, painter & Jesuit priest, whose day is today.
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Happy #GivingTuesday! Today, we’re asking for your help to raise $2500 so that we can continue preserving the Heurich House building, our most important artifact.
December 2, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Happy #GivingTuesday! Today, we’re asking for your help to raise $2500 so that we can continue preserving the Heurich House building, our most important artifact.
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dig this guy's taste in art
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November 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
dig this guy's taste in art
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How many people contribute to your dinner experiences today? Who works behind the scenes to make it all possible? The work of artisans and craftspeople made the Heurich family’s Thanksgiving experience - and all family dinners - possible.
November 27, 2025 at 7:32 PM
How many people contribute to your dinner experiences today? Who works behind the scenes to make it all possible? The work of artisans and craftspeople made the Heurich family’s Thanksgiving experience - and all family dinners - possible.
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We went to visit the New Bedford Whaling Museum today and I saw a great response to the claim that we can’t have DC statehood because it would make the flag look funny.
November 21, 2025 at 11:43 PM
We went to visit the New Bedford Whaling Museum today and I saw a great response to the claim that we can’t have DC statehood because it would make the flag look funny.