Merely Players

07/29/2026

📚 On this day, 29 July 1954, The Fellowship of the Ring, the first volume of The Lord of the Rings, was first published in the United Kingdom.

A story that would go on to shape the fantasy genre and inspire generations of readers around the world.

What was your first introduction to Middle-earth?

07/28/2026

A race to the finish saw Pinky’s Playhouse in 3rd; Data & the Fighting Irish in 2nd; and Our Lord and Savior Jimothy took 1st Place!

07/27/2026

Sir Edmond Halley's Restaurant & Freehouse trivia at 7pm has Food & Drink; TV; Cult Movies; and more!

07/25/2026

We love this story -

07/24/2026

LOOK who’ll be with us this SATURDAY, July 25th … it’s Mrs. Claus for our 🎄 “Christmas in July” 🎄!!! Time: 10am to 4pm

07/23/2026

Anyone, anywhere, can do theatre!
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07/21/2026

Drawing a Blank/Edited Out of the World Cup Team Photo tied for 3rd; Taco Bell-Make a Run for the Bathroom was 2nd; and The Phanatics took 1st Place!

07/20/2026

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Happy Moon Landing Day!

On this day in 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the Moon. The spacesuit Armstrong wore when he made his historic first steps on the Moon is on display in our "Destination Moon" exhibition at the Museum in DC.

07/20/2026

Sir Edmond Halley's Restaurant & Freehouse trivia at 7pm has Crime/Punishment; Famous Relatives; Beer; and more!

07/19/2026

Wow, how did she have time to write‽