A Community Exploring Its Past

Boathouse Row, four clubs founded on the Anacostia in the first half of the 20th century for motorized recreational boating, has a shared history that includes a love of the river, forced moves, damaging weather events, exclusionary policies, and a strong sense of environmental responsibility.

The Overbeck Project notes with sadness the passing of Rick Hamecs. Rick was among the first project volunteers in 2001 and served as our pioneering webmaster. He was a supporter of the Overbeck Project for the remainder of his life.