# Event Details - **Event Name**: Read & Run on the Road: Book Club Run of Eliza Scidmore w/ Diana Parsell - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am - **Event Description**: Join a 3.3-mile book club run from Arlington Cemetery to the Tidal Basin up 15th Street based on Eliza Scidmore by Diana Parsell.About this EventWe love our cherry blossom trees, but have you ever wondered how they ended up in Washington, DC? Come learn about the 1800s globe-trotting journalist whose foresight and persistence resulted in an annual scene so beautiful that 1.5 million people travel to see it every year.On this 3.3 mile, easy-paced run, we’ll start at the gravesite of former First Lady Helen Taft (who played a pivotal role), see the site of the first cherry blossom trees, and end by retracing some of Eliza Scidmore’s steps along 15th Street.After our run, we'll meet author Diana Parsell at Corner Bakery to chat about her book. (Please be prepared to cover your own coffee/pastries costs.)Learn more on my website: chelseygrassfield.com(P.S. I'd like to eliminate fees for you and me, so if you happen to mosey on over to my webpage above, there's info on how to venmo and register via google forms.)PREPARE: As this event is a book club run, it focuses on the plot, characters, and story. Attendees are strongly encouraged to read the entire book, but if time is of the essence, the route is based on: Ch. 6 Potomac Flats, Ch. 8 A Singular Vision, Ch. 10 A Voice for Conservation, and Chs. 16–20. You can check out one of DC's many amazing bookstores for online and in-person options, or check it out from your local library (digital copies are available at Arlington).INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN: After the route, we’ll finish at Corner Bakery (Google Map) 10:00–11:00 a.m. to discuss the book with Diana Parsell. (Please be prepared to cover your own coffee/pastries costs.)Agenda?: 05:45 PM - 06:00 PMMeetInfo: Meet at President William Howard Taft Memorial Grave, Arlington Cemetery between 8:45–9:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 29. The program will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.?: 06:00 PM - 07:15 PMRun route based on Lost in the CityInfo: We’ll run an easy-paced (~11:00 minute/mile), 3.8-mile route with stops in Arlington Cemetery, the Tidal Basin, and up 15th Street.?: 07:15 PM - 08:00 PMPost-run discussionHost: Corner BakeryInfo: After the route, we’ll finish at Corner Bakery 10:00–11:00 a.m. to discuss the book with Diana Parsell. (Please be prepared to cover your own coffee/pastries costs.) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arlington/read-and-run-on-the-road-book-club-run-of-eliza-scidmore-w-diana-parsell/100001982108855945 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 39.19, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Arlington - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: President William Howard Taft Memorial Grave - **lat**: 38.8836567 - **long**: -77.0693761 - **full address**: President William Howard Taft Memorial Grave, 8573311 Schley Drive, Arlington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Read & Run on the Road: Book Club Run of Eliza Scidmore w/ Diana Parsell - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/23e740c10dd1771c804eaed598b245a2db1780f56f948738472e40659da8bb5a-rimg-w768-h1024-dc2a312c-gmir.jpg?v=1770188479 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Read & Run on the Road: Book Club Run of Eliza Scidmore w/ Diana Parsell being held? - **A:** Read & Run on the Road: Book Club Run of Eliza Scidmore w/ Diana Parsell takes place on Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am at President William Howard Taft Memorial Grave, 8573311 Schley Drive, Arlington, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Read & Run on the Road: Book Club Run of Eliza Scidmore w/ Diana Parsell? - **A:** Ticket prices for Read & Run on the Road: Book Club Run of Eliza Scidmore w/ Diana Parsell range from USD 15 to USD 39 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityStandardUSD 29 + USD 4 feeAvailableEquitable (for those who need a little extra help)USD 15AvailablePay it forward (if you can, support equity tix)USD 39 + USD 4 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Read & Run on the Road: Book Club Run of Eliza Scidmore w/ Diana Parsell? - **A:** Read & Run on the Road: Book Club Run of Eliza Scidmore w/ Diana Parsell is organized by Chelsey Stone / Read & Run on the Road. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Read & Run on the Road: Book Club Run of Eliza Scidmore w/ Diana Parsell is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Arlington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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I spent a year in San Diego, where I led a few Read & Run on the Road events in Southern California (likethis oneandthis one) and was a guide withRead & Run Chicagowhen I lived in Chicago for several years. I'm is an avid reader; I loved creating routes based on my favorite books set in Chicago. Fortunately for me, founder Allison Yates has expanded her business to include Read & Run Tours.I'm CPR Certified and the Washington, DC and San Diego running tour manager and a DC guide forCity Fit Tours, so I regularly creates routes and leads tours that connect people to our cities’ histories through their most iconic sites." } ] } ] ```