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All Aboard Our Heritage: CELEBRATING THE RETURN OF THE CANAL BOAT! Thursday, April 28, 6:00-8:00 pm The Georgetown Heritage Board of Directors, and co-chairs Heather Muir Johnson and Brooke Stroud, […]
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., March 30, 2022—National Harbor brings back its popular Movies on the Potomac series from May 1 through September 30. Every Thursday (“date night”) at 7 p.m. and Sunday […]
Saturday, May 28 – 4:05 p.m. vs. Colorado Rockies · * Monday, June 13 – 7:05 p.m. vs. Atlanta Braves · Friday, Aug. 12 – 7:05 p.m. vs. San […]
In a time when our world feels chaotic, we look for Harmony in our lives. Broadway Galleries, Alexandria purveyor of Fine Art, Art Installation, and Framing, invites you. Curated by […]
In partnership with A Forever Home, the “Dog Days of Summer” adoption happy hour events at The Commentary will be held on Friday, June 24th, Friday, July 29th, and, in […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.—April 27, 2022—The National Building Museum and the Folger Shakespeare Library, in association with the University of South Carolina, are partnering this summer to present The Playhouse. Starting on Friday, July 1–and running through September […]
Washington, D.C. (May 17, 2022) – After a two-year hiatus, the Georgetown Sunset Cinema outdoor movies series — hosted by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) — will make its way […]
This summer, families with children of all ages are invited to explore all that the garden at Tudor Place has to offer in a special weekly program. Each week will […]
Silver American Brasserie in Cathedral Commons is Celebrating Dog Days of Summer with Pups on the Patio Every Thursday WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2022—Silver, American Brasserie (3404 Wisconsin Ave., N.W.) welcomes […]
This summer, families with children of all ages are invited to explore all that the garden at Tudor Place has to offer in a special weekly program. Each week will […]
CARLA HALL, MASHAMA BAILEY, AND RODNEY SCOTT AMONG TOP TALENT TO BE FEATURED AT "THE FAMILY REUNION" CELEBRATING DIVERSITY IN HOSPITALITY Packages and tickets available on May 10 for second annual event taking […]
Although the idea of Tantra is very popular these days, many people misunderstand its real meaning and it is often misused. In Buddhism, Tantra is a very special practice that […]
This summer, families with children of all ages are invited to explore all that the garden at Tudor Place has to offer in a special weekly program. Each week will […]
DC BIKE RIDE ANNOUNCES RETURN OF FALL EVENT DC’s Biggest Celebration of Cycling Returns To The Roads This September WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 7, 2022 - The DC Bike Ride, […]
DC BIKE RIDE ANNOUNCES RETURN OF FALL EVENT DC’s Biggest Celebration of Cycling Returns To The Roads This September WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 7, 2022 - The DC Bike Ride, […]
Join us for our first Tudor Tots program of the fall season. Young learners aged 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers learn about changing leaves and other clues […]
The Friends of Lombardi 4th Annual Lombardi Live is returning this fall to The Bullpen! Please join us on September 15, 2022 for our concert to end cancer featuring White […]
Discover how ideas of cleanliness have changed over the last 200 years and see what items the Peter family left behind.
Tudor Place is joining forces with Rock Creek Conservancy to protect local green spaces from non-native plant species. Learn how to identify and remove invasive weeds that affect the DC […]
In discovering more of God’s universally loving nature, we naturally give more of ourselves. This unexpected way forward lifts everyone.
Come explore the different types of plants that bloom in the fall. Young learners aged 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers will learn about the tradition of the […]
Welcome Back to School! Join representatives from Tudor Place, Ford’s Theatre, the National Park Service and President Lincoln’s Cottage to learn about each site’s teacher resources. Network over drinks and appetizers while learning more about professional development opportunities, virtual and in-person field trips and online learning offerings. Educators who work with students of all levels […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Photos of Ghosts,” a look at the history of purported photographs of apparitions and the controversies surrounding them, with Beth Saunders, art historian and curator […]
Discover the history of the garden at Tudor Place in this exclusive event. Join fellow members on a guided tour focusing on the garden decor. Afterwards, enjoy light refreshments and […]
Something tasty is heading to your hometown! America’s favorite cooking show is now on tour with MasterChef Junior Live! This high-energy, interactive, stage production brings the culinary hit TV show, […]
SkinSpirit, the #1 provider of BOTOX Cosmetic and dermal fillers in the U.S., is now open in Georgetown! Join us at an exclusive Open House Celebration this October. Enjoy sips […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Werewolves Among Us,” a look at lycanthropy and other psychological conditions that make people think they can transform into animals, with Brian A. Sharpless, licensed […]
Indigenous people called Washington DC home long before anyone else did. Join us as we celebrate and acknowledge the indigenous people whose ancestral homelands are in Washington DC. Young learners aged 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers will learn about different indigenous tribes and their storytelling traditions. Enjoy a story by an indigenous […]
Our annual twilight lantern tours are the perfect fun, thematic, and educational Fall activity. All proceeds support preserving our historical burial ground. Washington, DC – Around the dawn of the […]
Dumbarton is hosting a breakfast pop-up for our housed and unhoused neighbors Saturdays October 15, 22, 29,, 8 am - noon. We hope to provide a welcoming place for people […]
Please join Dumbarton Church in celebrating 250 years of worship in Georgetown for a special Homecoming Worship service and a potluck. Especially welcome are all former Dumbarton members and staff. Dumbarton has long been a strong advocate for social justice and continues to support the Georgetown community as well as global ministries.
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Spirits Around the Place,” a look at East Slavic beliefs in supernatural creatures and haunted spaces, with folklorist Philippa Rappoport of George Washington University. Traditional […]
NEW YORK (September 19, 2022)— The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host two days of free, in-person educational programming for Washington, DC-area residents on October 18 & 19. Tuesday, October […]
Professor Emeritus from the Savannah College of Art and Design, Greg Smith, will explain the challenges of capturing the sounds of the capital city during the Civil War for Spielberg's […]
Dumbarton is hosting a breakfast pop-up for our housed and unhoused neighbors Saturdays October 15, 22, 29,, 8 am - noon. We hope to provide a welcoming place for people to come together in fellowship and enjoy coffee, food and other amenities.
Fall Harvest Festival on October 22-23. Meet General Washington and celebrate autumn with 18th-century activities and demonstrations like candle making, cooking, horseshoeing and textile production, and beer tasting. Read more here. Bread Baking on October 27-30. Culinary historian Justin Cherry demonstrates the 18th-century baking process, with fresh bread for sale. Read more here. Trick or Treating on October 29. Bring […]
The trees at Tudor Place have seen over 200 years of history. Explore the connection between people and trees, discover the science of dendrochronology and learn more about some of the tree species that grow at Tudor Place. This program fulfills all requirements to earn the Cadette Trees badge.
Halloween may make October seem like a spooky time of year, but many different cultures celebrate this season in their own way. Come learn about the holidays that are celebrated around the world during October. Young learners aged 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers will enjoy a group reading of a holiday story, […]
In this special Halloween tour, explore historic death and mourning traditions. Take a close look at accessories, etiquette and science associated with mourning in the Victorian and Edwardian eras of […]
Wear your Halloween costume and search for treats (not tricks) in every corner of the garden. Enjoy crafts, activities and period games amid lovely autumn plant life. This outdoor event […]
Dear colleagues and guests welcome to the 11th World Breast Pathology and Breast Cancer Conference. On behalf of the organizing committee and UCG Conferences, it gives us a great pleasure […]
Dear colleagues and guests welcome to the 11th World Breast Pathology and Breast Cancer Conference. On behalf of the organizing committee and UCG Conferences, it gives us a great pleasure […]
Dear colleagues and guests welcome to the 11th World Breast Pathology and Breast Cancer Conference. On behalf of the organizing committee and UCG Conferences, it gives us a great pleasure […]
Dr. Dominiek Dendooven and Pieter Trogh, researchers and curators at In Flanders Fields Museum, explore the history of the US presence in Europe during WWI.
Dr. Melanie Kiechle, associate professor of history at Virginia Tech will talk about fresh air & foul odors that shaped urban development, indoors and out.
Dr. Melanie Kiechle, associate professor of history at Virginia Tech will talk about fresh air & foul odors that shaped urban development, indoors and out.
Come learn more about Thanksgiving traditions with us. Young learners aged 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers are invited to discover how Thanksgiving started, and the important role […]
National Museum of the American Indian To Dedicate National Native American Veterans Memorial Nov. 11 Ceremony Will Be Part of Weekend-long Event To Honor Native Veterans The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian will dedicate the National Native American Veterans Memorial Friday, Nov. 11. The dedication ceremony will take place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as […]
This two-day dedication of the National Native American Veterans Memorial includes performances by musical artists, presentation of colors by the Native American Women Warriors, hands-on activities, films, and a veterans hospitality suite. The Memorial flame will be lit from 5-6 PM. Hands-on Activities 10 AM-4PM Films 11 AM, 1 PM AND 3 PM | Rasmuson […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Dopamine, the Devil and Angel in Your Brain,” with Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman, scholar of addiction and mood disorders, former professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at George Washington University, and co-author of the international bestseller The Molecule of More. Fully understanding our behavior means understanding dopamine, a brain chemical […]
The school will mark this milestone with an Anniversary Gala on Friday, November 18, 2022 at the Anderson House. The event is Roaring 20s themed - fitting for this golden anniversary - and promises to be a glittery, fantastic evening. Little Folks School (3247 Q St) is devoted to the needs of the whole child with […]
Travel back in time to learn about the women who lived and worked at Tudor Place 100 years ago. Tour Tudor Place to learn about Caroline Peter and Nellie English before creating your own 1920s character. This program is perfect for girls and troops who want to explore local history and think imaginatively. It fulfills […]
ICE! returns this holiday season at Gaylord National Resort. Explore scenes from a beloved classic Christmas film in the massive display carved from over 2 million pounds of ice by a team of 35 world-class ice artisans. Enjoy over a dozen holiday attractions designed for all ages including the NEW Cirque: Spirit of Christmas stage […]
Gaylord National Resort invites guests to “freeze the day” this Christmas season as the hotel’s beloved longtime holiday tradition, ICE!, returns November 25 through December 31 after a two-year hiatus. Using more than 2 million pounds – or 1,000 tons – of ice, the amusing holiday classic, ‘A Christmas Story™’ will be brought to life in […]
The two-month seasonal celebration expands for its eighth edition, with public light art installations throughout the commercial district. Washington, D.C. (September 29, 2022) – GLOW - the popular holiday celebration in Georgetown featuring outdoor public light art installations - returns for its eighth edition, with works lit from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. nightly from Saturday, November […]
December On View Grace of Monaco: Princess in DiorThrough January 8, 2023 Fashion and mementos from the legendary life of Princess Grace of Monaco are on view in North America for the first time at Hillwood, celebrating her dedicated relationship with haute couturier Christian Dior. The special exhibition Grace of Monaco: Princess in Dior explores […]
Explore holiday traditions from 1880 with this special tea and tour.
On December 5, National Presbyterian Church is pleased to host the Sea Chanters, the United States Navy’s official chorus. All are invited to this free concert! For more information, please visit https://nationalpres.org/event/seachanters/. Can’t attend in person? Please join us on our Watch page to view this event online. The ensemble will perform a variety of […]
Discover how those who lived and worked at Tudor Place celebrated Christmas in 1880 through this special evening program.
Celebrate the holidays with your own wreath. Craft a beautiful, historic decoration with your own festive mix of fresh-cut greens from heirloom plants like holly, pine, cedar, magnolia and cypress. No experience required. Workshop registration includes instruction and all materials needed for one wreath per participant. Note: Capacity is limited and pre-registration is required.
Celebrate the holidays with your own wreath. Craft a beautiful, historic decoration with your own festive mix of fresh-cut greens from heirloom plants like holly, pine, cedar, magnolia and cypress. No experience required. Workshop registration includes instruction and all materials needed for one wreath per participant. Note: Capacity is limited and pre-registration is required.
The winter season is filled with so many different holidays; come learn how different people celebrate during this time of year. Young learners aged 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers will explore the traditions of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanza. Play games that are associated with the different celebrations, enjoy a group story about […]
Follow the gumdrops to Tudor Place for a family-friendly gingerbread house workshop. Enjoy a brief, kid-friendly tour of Tour Place focusing on holiday traditions & architecture. Then, build your own house, cottage or mansion at the gingerbread workshop. For families with children of all ages. For reservations for groups of 10 or more, email education@tudorplace.org. […]
Follow the gumdrops to Tudor Place for a family-friendly gingerbread house workshop. Enjoy a brief, kid-friendly tour of Tour Place focusing on holiday traditions & architecture. Then, build your own house, cottage or mansion at the gingerbread workshop. For families with children of all ages. For reservations for groups of 10 or more, email education@tudorplace.org. […]
Celebrate the holidays with your own wreath. Craft a beautiful, historic decoration with your own festive mix of fresh-cut greens from heirloom plants like holly, pine, cedar, magnolia and cypress. No experience required. Workshop registration includes instruction and all materials needed for one wreath per participant. Note: Capacity is limited and pre-registration is required.
Celebrate the holidays with your own wreath. Craft a beautiful, historic decoration with your own festive mix of fresh-cut greens from heirloom plants like holly, pine, cedar, magnolia and cypress. No experience required. Workshop registration includes instruction and all materials needed for one wreath per participant. Note: Capacity is limited and pre-registration is required.
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Reckoning with the Crypto Implosion,” a look at how government paved the way for the explosion and collapse of Bitcoin, FTX, and other cryptocurrencies and can make using them safe again, with V. Gerard Comizio, who teaches one of the nation’s first courses on virtual currency law as an adjunct […]
Games can be fun as well as teach important life skills. Visit the National Museum of the American Indian and join Jeremy Red Eagle (Sisseton Wahpeton) from the International Traditional Games Society, Julia Garcia (Aymara), and members of the Native Hawaiian school Hālau O‘Aulani, sharing Indigenous games from the Great Plains, Bolivia, and Hawai’i.
Games can be fun as well as teach important life skills. Visit the National Museum of the American Indian and join Jeremy Red Eagle (Sisseton Wahpeton) from the International Traditional Games Society, Julia Garcia (Aymara), and members of the Native Hawaiian school Hālau O‘Aulani, sharing Indigenous games from the Great Plains, Bolivia, and Hawai’i.
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Science of ‘Spiritual’ Experiences,” with David Bryce Yaden, assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research and co-author of The Varieties of Spiritual Experiences: Twenty-First Century Research and Perspectives. Spiritual experiences have occurred in people around the world and throughout history, up to and including […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Dolphins of the Potomac,” with Janet Mann, professor of biology and psychology at Georgetown University and author of Deep Thinkers: Inside the Minds of Whales, […]
IN Series and Heritage Signature Chorale join forces in a first ever staging of Nathaniel Dett's epic masterpiece, in which music and theater, chorus and soloists, surround and immerse audiences […]
Nathaniel Dett's 1930's choral oratorio THE ORDERING OF MOSES weaves together classic spirituals into a musical feast that helped ignite America's civil rights movement. Now IN Series and Heritage Signature […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Rise of Distant Doctors,” on the emergence and evolution of remote healthcare, with Dr. Jeremy A. Greene, professor of medicine and director of the Institute of the History of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University and author of The Doctor Who Wasn't There: Technology, History, and the Limits of Telehealth. […]
Sending a card is often the simplest way to show someone you care. How long has this tradition existed and how etiquette around St. Valentine’s Day evolved? In this hour and a half program, explore the history of Valentines Day cards through Tudor Place’s collection. Discover how common symbols such as hearts and birds became […]
Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in a magical house in a vibrant town in the mountains of Colombia. The magic of this wondrous, charmed Encanto has blessed each child in the family with a unique gift, from super strength to the power to heal—every child that is […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Pagan Roots of Late Winter Holidays,” a look at how ancient fertility rituals, Roman myths, and early challenges to Christianity gave us Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras, with Larissa “Kat” Tracy, professor of medieval literature at Longwood University. On the surface, at least, the holidays we celebrate near the […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “‘Kink’ or ‘Disorder’?” an entertaining look at how psychology approaches unusual sexual behaviors, with Brian A. Sharpless, licensed clinical psychologist, visiting research fellow at Goldsmiths, […]
The 24th annual film forum will showcase more than 50 independent feature films, documentaries, shorts, and animated films from filmmakers around the DMV and across the globe. In addition to […]
Wednesdays in March at 6:00 pm Please join us this Lent as we delve into C.S. Lewis’s classic The Great Divorce, his imaginative exploration of possible responses to Christ’s invitation […]
Join Omar Eaton-Martinez, host of the Museum J.E.D.I. (Justice. Equity. Diversity. Inclusion) podcast who will discuss his work bringing diversity and inclusion to museums and cultural institutions. Museum J.E.D.I podcasts […]
Join us as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with songs, crafts, and a storytime, perfect for young learners aged 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers. During this program, […]
In celebration of Women’s History Month, discover an assortment of artworks created by women from the Tudor Place Collection & Archive. The event will feature works by nationally acclaimed artists as well as folk pieces by women who lived at Tudor Place. Tudor Nights is an opportunity to see rarely displayed objects and ephemera from […]
Indulge in tea service with scones, sweets and sandwiches, then tour the historic house in this special program that examines women of the Peter family, as well as, women who […]
What was it like to be a girl in the 1920s? Discover what life was like for the women and girls who lived and worked at Tudor Place through an […]
(USA, 2022, 100 mins.) Director: Dan Trachtenberg, (Rated: R) Naru, a skilled warrior of the Comanche Nation, fights to protect her tribe against one of the first highly evolved Predators […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Buying Sustainable Seafood,” or how to shop like a marine biologist, with David Shiffman, marine conservation biologist and faculty research associate at Arizona State University's […]
Let’s welcome another year of beautiful cherry blossoms in Washington D.C. Learn about how the cherry blossoms represent the gift of friendship and cultural exchange between Japan and America. Young […]
Visit the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and enjoy the three-day festival featuring storytelling, traditional flute music, traditional games, demonstrations, music, dance performances, and hands-on activities in the […]
Join us for Eggstravaganza!, a favorite spring tradition. Children of all ages can take part in a lively Easter egg hunt and egg roll on the South Lawn. Afterwards, make […]
Join us for Eggstravaganza!, a favorite spring tradition. Children of all ages can take part in a lively Easter egg hunt and egg roll on the South Lawn. Afterwards, make […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Whistleblowing 101,” a guide to exposing an organization’s wrongdoing, with Stephen Kohn, adjunct professor at the Northeastern University School of Law, co-founder of the National […]
Discover the history of the garden at Tudor Place in this exclusive Landmark member event. Join Executive Director Mark Hudson on a guided tour focused on garden décor and stories […]
Interested in getting married at Dumbarton House? Login on April 6th to hear how we can make your big day historic. At this two-hour program, learn about the history of […]
Join us for Eggstravaganza!, a favorite spring tradition. Children of all ages can take part in a lively Easter egg hunt and egg roll on the South Lawn. Afterwards, make […]
At 7:00 pm on April 7, Good Friday, you are invited to join us at National Presbyterian Church or online on our Watch page for this special evening service. We […]
Join us for Eggstravaganza!, a favorite spring tradition. Children of all ages can take part in a lively Easter egg hunt and egg roll on the South Lawn. Afterwards, make […]
You are invited to celebrate Easter with us at National Presbyterian Church on April 9, Easter Sunday at 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 am. If you can’t attend in person, please […]
Account books detail a wealth of information and often reveal insights into the lives of the marginalized members of a community. Molly Kerr, founding director at History Revealed, Inc., will […]
Join us as we prepare to celebrate the 160th anniversary of D.C. Emancipation Day. Enslavement in the District ended on April 16th, 1862. This Tots program will empower young learners, […]
