Carol Lynn Bamford

Cleveland Park has been my home since 1993 when I moved here for my job. I first lived on Norton, Macomb, and Conn Ave before buying our home on Lowell Street (in Cleveland Park's "Oak View" section) twenty years ago. My husband Jim and I have raised our two daughters and three dogs in our 1919 Foursquare, home also to the Mondale and Stenhouse families for many decades.

We couldn't be happier amidst great neighbors, places to walk, shop and dine, and the lovely landscapes with abundant trees (and cicadas!). During the day I am curator of musical instruments at the Library of Congress and, when not at work, I have been active in our neighborhood serving on the boards of the Cleveland Park Historical Society, Cleveland & Woodley Park Village, Cleveland Park Club, CPCA (forthcoming), or as founder of Girls on the Run-DC and Prince Georges County. For my service to DC residents, I received the Trailblazer Award.

During my 20+ years as member or board member of CPHS, I have spearheaded programs such as the antiques auction, geology day, gingerbread house decorating, two house tours, and a garden tour. I enjoy celebrating our neighborhood with activities for all while at the same time finding collaborative ways to support issues that face our changing and growing community.