Ruby Slippers Going Back on View (photos)
• October 18, 2018

The pair owned by the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, worn by actress Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz,” were donated to the museum anonymously in 1979.

What Were We Watching? Americans’ Responses to Nazism through Cinema, Radio, and Media
• August 20, 2018

Stories about World War II and the persecution of Europe’s Jews were a constant presence in American movie theaters and living rooms throughout the 1930–40s. Award-winning films such as Mrs. […]

Georgetown Walking Tour: War of 1812
• August 6, 2018

Join professional tour guide Dwane Starlin and view the parts of Georgetown involved in conflicts during the “Second Revolutionary War,” including Dumbarton House!

Dolley Day
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As the British marched closer on August 24th, 1814, Dolley Madison fled her beloved White House, taking refuge with the Carroll’s at Dumbarton House. Enjoy special self-guided tours Friday, Saturday, […]

7th Annual Day of Archaeology Festival
• July 18, 2018

Join Archaeology in the Community (AITC) for the 7th Annual Day of Archaeology festival at Dumbarton House! The International Day of Archaeology aims to raise public awareness of the relevance […]

History Bites: Ice Cream
• July 12, 2018

Escape the summer heat and enjoy a nice cold treat! Learn about ice cream, ice, cold dishes and how they kept things cold! Bring your sweet tooth and prepare for […]

Naturalization Ceremony on Flag Day Features Feliciano (photos)
• June 18, 2018

Grammy Award-winning musician José Feliciano donated his Concerto Candelas guitar, built for him in 1967, and several other personal items to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.

35th Annual DKMC Walk Weekend
• May 29, 2018

Stretch your legs and your mind during the 35th Annual Dupont Kalorama Museum Walk. Five diverse museums will open their doors free of charge for this weekend long celebration in […]

“Far from Us, But Close at Heart”: Sephardic Jews in America Confront the Holocaust
• May 14, 2018

In the annual Weinmann lecture, Dr. Devin Naar will weave together two overlooked stories not part of the mainstream Holocaust narrative: the devastating experiences of Sephardic Jews in Nazi-occupied Greece […]

First Person 2018 Series: Arye Ephrath. Conversations with Holocaust Survivors
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Holocaust survivors tell their life stories in their own words, uniting personal experience with history in a way that is extraordinary in its immediacy and power. Each hour-long program features […]