Portrait Gallery Displays Bernstein Photo on 100th Birthday (video)

August 23, 2018

The photograph, a promised gift to the museum from Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser, is on view in the Gallery’s “Celebrate” space on the first floor, near the G Street entrance, through Sept. 23.

Sunday Serenity Yoga

August 6, 2018

Local yoga instructors Alia Peera and Amy Mitchell host our 4th annual summer yoga series at Dumbarton House. Our grounds provide a serene, outdoor space for this 60 minute all-levels […]

Sunday Serenity Yoga


Local yoga instructors Alia Peera and Amy Mitchell host our 4th annual summer yoga series at Dumbarton House. Our grounds provide a serene, outdoor space for this 60 minute all-levels […]

Dolley Day


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, […]

Dumbarton at Dusk

June 29, 2018

July is the month of Janeites at Dumbarton House. Come for the opportunity to create your own Jane Austen inspired masterpiece, learn about what was going on in America during […]

Downtowner DC June 20, 2018

June 20, 2018

Franklin School to Become ‘Planet Word’ At the end of 2019, the historic Franklin School — a former public school that has been ahomeless shelter, a teacher’s college, the scene […]

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.

7th Annual Jane Austen Outdoor Film Series

June 15, 2018

Delight in Regency inspired films during our 7th Annual Jane Austen Film Festival under the summer stars in Dumbarton House’s historic North Garden. Tickets are $6 per film or $20 […]

7th Annual Jane Austen Outdoor Film Series


Delight in Regency inspired films during our 7th Annual Jane Austen Film Festival under the summer stars in Dumbarton House’s historic North Garden. Tickets are $6 per film or $20 […]

7th Annual Jane Austen Outdoor Film Series


Delight in Regency inspired films during our 7th Annual Jane Austen Film Festival under the summer stars in Dumbarton House’s historic North Garden. Tickets are $6 per film or $20 […]