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Tudor PlaceTudor Place is hopping with bunnies this spring! During this program, young learners, aged 18 months to 4 years, and their caretakers will learn about rabbits and other small creatures […]
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Tudor Place is hopping with bunnies this spring! During this program, young learners, aged 18 months to 4 years, and their caretakers will learn about rabbits and other small creatures […]
June On View Determined Women: Collectors, Artists, and Designers at Hillwood Through June 18, 2023 Hillwood founder Marjorie Merriweather Post was an astute business executive, discerning collector, and […]
The Alex Manfull Fund (TAMF) 5K will take place in Georgetown, DC on June 3rd, 2023. When Alex Manfull died, at 26 years old, due to a neuroimmune disorder known […]
You're invited to join Inova for a day of FREE entertainment and education for the entire family. The Schar Cancer Center and Saville Center for Cancer Screening and Prevention will […]
Led by renowned Artist-in-Residence, Peter Waddell, participants will learn techniques for creating a unique tree study. Techniques include arranging a composition, line work, color theory and other elements of art.
What is a flag and what does it represent? What do flags from around the world look like? Learn all about flags, discover what Flag Day represents in America and […]
Join fellow garden lovers and the Tudor Place garden team for a morning pulling weeds on the South Lawn. Learn to identify non-native, invasive species of plants and help the […]
Discover what you can learn from trees. Learn the science of dendrochronology. Map the trees at Tudor Place. See how trees have inspired artists and architects. This program fulfills all […]
Love Letters to Our Bodies is a FREE Workshop on June 24 & 25 for Black Women journeying with cancer. We will be exploring the mind/body/spirit connection and how women […]
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Profs and Pints DC presents: “Urban Wildlife 101,” a look at Washington’s ecosystem and the creatures that inhabit it, with John Hadidian, professor of practice at Virginia Tech’s Center for […]
Young learners, aged 18 months to 4 years, and their caretakers are invited to celebrate the start of the summer. Look at all the ways people stay cool in the […]
In 2023, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival celebrates diverse American cultures through two programs: Creative Encounters: Living Religions in the U.S. and The Ozarks: Faces and Facets of a Region. As […]
Celebrate Independence Day with a getaway to Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay! On Tuesday, July 4, the resort will host its 20th Annual Watermelon Eating Contest. That evening, the resort will […]
July On View Glass: Art. Beauty. Design. Opening June 10, 2023 Transparent or opaque, fragile yet impervious, glass has inspired artists and designers, stimulated scientists and engineers, and […]
Happy Birthday America! Celebrate Independence Day with this family-friendly outdoor program. Play traditional outdoor games and make a historic toy to bring home before sneaking a peek at rarely displayed […]
If you love Federal Period Architecture, Decorative Arts, and learning about the history of Georgetown, this tour is for you! Docents from the City Tavern Preservation Foundation will lead you […]
Join us for authentic steak, chicken, and pork street tacos, prepared outside by our own Alejandro from Mexico City. Enjoy this original Mexican tradition, along with your choice of mango, […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “A World Heritage of Tattooing,” with Lars Krutak, anthropologist, research associate at the Museum of International Folk Art, author or editor of several books on […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “District of Coyotes,” with Megan Draheim, visiting associate professor at Virginia Tech’s Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability and founding director of the District Coyote […]
Planet Word invites you to explore the power of punctuation and typography in enhancing written communication with educator, artist, and designer Mia Cinelli as she presents Speculative Characters for Visual […]
Learn about travel around the world, before going on your own journey of discovery through the garden. Participants will create their own passport and fill it with stamps. Summer Saturdays […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Basics of Big-Event Safety,” an introduction to the field of event medicine plus tips on safely staging or attending mass gatherings, with Dr. Korin Hudson, professor of clinical emergency medicine at the Georgetown University School of Medicine, veteran event physician, and team physician for the Washington Mystics and Washington […]
Prof and Pints DC presents: “Uber and Urban Politics,” with Katie Wells, postdoctoral fellow in tech and society at Georgetown University, former visiting scholar and lecturer in geography at George […]
Kids World is a fully immersive experience designed for young children, teenagers, and their families to enjoy in the heart of downtown D.C. Attendees can expect three days of fun-filled […]
The bees at Tudor Place are an important part of keeping the garden healthy. Learn about how bees communicate by dancing, follow their directions to find a prize, and then […]
Campers aged 6-8 are invited to discover over 200 years of paintings, pottery, music and more. Participants will explore Tudor Place’s historic house and garden through an artistic lens while […]
Join Music Director Frank Albinder for an evening of singing or listening to your favorite songs for tenor and bass chorus, including Biebl’s Ave Maria, Spaseniye Sodelal, Brothers, Sing On!, […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Dream Interpretation,” with Richard Bargdill, associate professor of psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University, teacher of courses on dream interpretation and the psychology of creativity, and […]
Tudor Place is full of art – both inside the Historic House and outside in the garden. Discover the history behind the statues in the garden. Then create your own […]
Travel back to the 1800s and discover what life was like. Tudor Place houses over 2,000 objects that help us understand what life was like before electricity, running water and […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Drug Legalization Debate,” a thoughtful discussion of the pros and cons, with Chris Meyers, professor of philosophy at George Washington University and author of […]
Intrepid explorers will create their own Nature Detective field journal and venture into the Tudor Place garden with a magnifying glass to uncover it’s secrets. Summer Saturdays is best enjoyed […]
DC disco band, The Moonlighters, will be playing Dupont Circle on Saturday, August 12 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. The public is invited to wear their dancing shoes and do the hustle […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “How Therapy Changes Brains,” with Christopher W.T. Miller M.D., associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and psychiatrist and psychoanalyst […]
How do we learn about the past? One way is by digging it up. Learn about what archaeological digs have uncovered about Tudor Place before participating in one. You might […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “How Drug Makers Make Us Sick,” on pharmaceutical companies’ efforts to promote invented diagnoses to sell us products we don’t need, with Dr. Adriane Fugh-Berman, […]
Church of Two Worlds, under the umbrella of the National Spiritualist Association of Churches, will be offering a service with an inspirational talk, healing meditation time and a demonstration of […]
Church of Two Worlds, under the umbrella of the National Spiritualist Association of Churches, will be offering a service with an inspirational talk, healing meditation time and a demonstration of […]
Learn about the historic games played by kids in the past before creating your own toy to bring home. Summer Saturdays is best enjoyed by young learners ages four to […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “AI’s Promise and Pitfalls,” a forward-looking discussion of how artificial intelligence can be directed to do good rather than harm, with Mary “Missy” Cummings, professor […]
Discover all the fun things you can learn at school. Young learners ages 18 months to four years old will explore the idea of going to school through group storytime, […]
Celebrate the sound of Guatemala’s national instrument with performances by Marimba Maya Awal, Marimba Mi Pequeña Internacional, and Marimba Linda Xelajú at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. […]
Bachata for Everyone - BASICS and BEYOND: Mondays 7:00-8:00pm Class Description: Bachata is a romantic Latin dance originating in the Dominican Republic. In this Bachata series we will cover the […]
Join Tudor Place Curator Robert DeHart along with Archivist Haley Wilkinson who will share recent research that has prompted a more equitable and inclusive interpretation in tours, events and programs […]
Young learners aged 18 months to four years old are invited to join us in discovering the many different ways we can make music together. Learn about famous musicians, create […]
Weekly Class - 12 weeks Thursdays, September 14 to December 7, 2023 6 to 8 pm Unlock your creativity and discover the captivating world of printmaking in this engaging workshop […]
Saturday, Sept 23, 9am-12pm NPC’s Fall Food and Clothing Drive is back! Join us to make a real difference in our city as we collect and organize nonperishable food and […]
This month, the American Diabetes Association’s National Capital Area chapter is hosting its flagship fundraising event of the year, the Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes, where the ADA will […]
The Weed Wrangle® is a one-day, area-wide, volunteer effort to help rescue public parks and green spaces from non-native invasive species through hands-on removal of especially harmful trees, vines and […]
Join Tudor Place for an urban outdoor adventure. Identify bugs, birds and other wildlife, in addition to, practicing knot-tying skills and planting seeds to take home. This program fulfills all […]
Your favorite concert to end cancer is back! Lombardi Live hosted by Friends of Lombardi and featuring White Ford Bronco returns to The Bullpen on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Rock out to DC’s premier all-90s band while supporting life-saving cancer research at Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. VIP Reception catered by Andy's Pizza & […]
Always wanted to try your hand at weaving? Join us at Mason Exhibitions Arlington on November 2, 12-2pm to learn the patterns and processes to weave a small scarf or wall hanging. You'll be surprised how meditative the process is! Arlington Weaves will bring portable looms for fiber art weaving and demonstrate paper weaving. Materials […]
Join us for this special guided tour of the historic house from October 3 through November 5. This tour reveals almost 200 years of mourning customs as expressed through artifacts […]
Hannah Williams is leading an interactive personal finance workshop at Capital One’s Georgetown Café location on Tuesday, October 3 from 6-8pm where she will discuss career growth through the lens of pay at work, salary negotiations and advocating for yourself. The event is free to register and will include an open coffee bar, a post-workshop […]
Young learners ages 18 months to 4 years old will discover what kinds of fruits and vegetables we eat in the fall and how they grow. Enjoy songs, crafts and a group storytime about apples, pumpkins and other fall veggies. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration for both child and accompanying adult […]
This Sunday we’ll celebrate the Feast of St Francis during our intergenerational Sunday school hour at Dumbarton Church. We are excited to have Joe and Murphy the yellow lab, a therapy pet team from Pet Partners who will share a bit about their work. Joe and Murphy are regulars in schools, with kids who have […]
As the official bank and credit card of the Washington Capitals, Capital One will celebrate the 2023 Home Opener with several fun, local events the week of October 9! - Capitals Merch Giveaways, Oct. 9-13: Fans (Capital One customers and non-customers alike) are encouraged to stop by one of the three Capital One Cafés in […]
In honor of Fire Prevention Month, First Alert is partnering with Lowe’s on an educational demonstration for the community to learn about the importance of fire safety before a disaster strikes. DC families are invited to attend the free event, which will include the city’s first responders, starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14 […]
Documentary filmmaker and founder of History Before Us, Frederick Murphy, hosts a conversation with descendants of enslaved individuals associated with Tudor Place and other historic sites with a history of enslavement. The event will consider the vitality of descendant communities, intergenerational identity, historical trauma and reconciliation. His first film, the award-winning The American South as […]
Tudor Place has over 5,000 books in its collection, many of which are rare editions and not on view. This National Book Month, embrace your inner bookworm and discover what topics and stories intrigued Peter family members across time. Tudor Nights is an opportunity to see rarely displayed objects and ephemera from the Tudor Place […]
What was it like living in the 1920s? Travel back in time to learn about the women who lived and worked at Tudor Place 100 years ago to discover the answer. Tour Tudor Place to learn about Caroline Peter and Nellie English before creating your own 1920s character. This program is perfect for girls and […]
You're invited to National Presbyterian Church for a thought-provoking author talk by Lydia Dugdale, M.D., based on her popular book, The Lost Art of Dying: Reviving Forgotton Wisdom. Date & […]
Join us for a Haunted House Workshop, where kids can unleash their creativity with local toy maker Chloe Varelidi, creator of the Follies Play Sets. This exciting workshop happens at […]
As the days get crisper, fall colors start to appear in the garden. Young learners aged 18 months to 4 years old will discover how and why leaves change colors […]
Tuesday, October 24 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. ET RSVP: https://events.womenshistory.org/events/the-bonobo-sisterhood/ Tickets: Free for students, $35 general, $150 VIP (w/ private reception) Event Graphic: Linked here Description: As much as this summer, […]
Join us at Woodrow Wilson Plaza at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center for a spooktacular Halloween celebration! Gather your loved ones, friends, and colleagues to revel in […]
Celebrate the fall season with games and crafts at Tudor Place. Wear your Halloween best to explore the garden’s meandering paths and find festive activities, fun and sugary treats. All […]
Saturday and Sunday, October 28–29, 10 AM – 5 PM Free | National Mall Bring the whole family to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian to participate in […]
This Veterans Day, honor the military service of Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native Veterans at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. A presentation of the Colors […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “It Came from Within,” a look at the real-life psychological disorders behind some of your favorite movie frights, with Brian A. Sharpless, visiting research fellow […]
Learn about the spooky creatures who go bump in the night and how Halloween has been celebrated across time and cultures. Young learners aged 18 months to 4 years and […]
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 […]
Artist Raven Chacon (Diné) is joined by Joy Harjo, Candice Hopkins, Ange Loft, Laura Ortman, and Olivia Shortt to present selections from his work, For Zitkála-Šá (2020). A Pulitzer Prize-winning […]
Dr. Crystal Moten, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions at the Obama Foundation in Chicago, will discuss her work focusing on the intersection of race, class and gender to uncover the […]
Christmas at Gaylord National is back Nov. 19 through Dec. 31, 2023! ICE! return with the holiday classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"! Walk through scenes from this classic tale and […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Foundations of Housing Inequality” with Richard D. Kahlenberg, a professorial lecturer of public policy and administration at George Washington University, senior fellow at the […]
You are warmly invited to join us for a peaceful worship service full of thanksgiving! To help the hungry, please bring donations of nonperishable food for our collection. After Thanksgiving, […]
Join us on Saturday, December 9th from 10:00 - 11:30 AM for the 3rd annual NSCDA-DC Wreath Laying Ceremony to Honor the Ancestors. Additionally, the National Society of the Colonial […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “When All Diets Were Paleo,” on how and what our prehistoric ancestors ate, with Briana Pobiner, Smithsonian paleoanthropologist and associate research professor in the Center […]
Spicez is excited to share our intimate knowledge of these aromatic ground-up seasonings that tickle your taste buds, elevate your cuisine, and dazzle your guests...if you get it right! The […]
The Capital Wheel is celebrating man’s best friend Friday, December 1 from 6-8 p.m. for their first ever Photos with Santa Paws. Guests can bring their pooches dressed in their […]
Make your holiday shopping special and support more than 30 award-winning Indigenous artists. Visit the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., and enjoy the museum’s annual […]
Tea and its rituals have been part of Tudor Place for 200 years. Continue the tradition with a Victorian tea party in the 1867 Dower House, festive theme and seasonal […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Life at Earth’s Poles,” a chance to become more familiar with whales, penguins, polar bears, and other denizens of our planet’s coldest climates, with Chris […]
Washington Performing Arts’s Children of the Gospel Choir joins the acclaimed United States Air Force Band as special guests in a series of joy-filled holiday performances at DAR Constitution Hall. […]
Join for Ice Skating and a live Menorah Lighting on the fourth night of Chanukah! Skate before or after the lighting ceremony. Fun for all ages.
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Nightmares Before Christmas,” a discussion of Krampus and other dark holiday lore, with William Egginton, professor of humanities and director of the Alexander Grass Humanities Institute at Johns Hopkins University. ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and if not a creature was stirring, it might have been because they were cowering […]
Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com December 16 & 17 LUANGISA African Gallery was founded in 1996 by the Luangisa family from Bukoba, Tanzania. They carry authentic, Fair Trade, modern African art, artifacts, fashion, home decor, jewelry and textiles. They work directly with artisans across the continent to share their […]
Celebrate Holiday Cheer with an evening of classical and popular holiday favorites the entire family will enjoy, opening with Leroy Anderson's popular Sleighride. Violinist Dylana Jenson, the first American woman, and the youngest ever to win at the prestigious Tchaikovsky Competition will be the featured guest artist. Ms. Jenson has played duets with Jack Benny, […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Ukraine in Peril,” a look at the status of Russia’s invasion of that nation and what Ukraine’s defeat would mean, with Michael Kimmage, professor of history at Catholic University, former U.S. State Department planner for Ukraine and Russia, and author of the upcoming book Collisions: The Origins of the War […]
Profs & Pints DC presents: “When Pirates Prowled the Chesapeake,” with Jamie L.H. Goodall, professor at history at Southern New Hampshire University, scholar of piracy in and around the Atlantic, […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Fighting Fascism, Fighting Jim Crow,” on a double-edged World War II campaign that paved the way for Black progress during the civil-rights era, with Christopher Hamner, associate professor of history at George Mason University and author of Enduring Battle: American Soldiers in Three Wars, 1776-1945. Publicly, the Roosevelt administration presented […]
Drawing on the values of Tu B’Shvat, "Jewish Arbor Day,” you will hear from a panel of speakers working locally for equal access to natural resources and equal protection from pollution. Then join the discussion and call to action over a shared meal and dessert. Dinner features dishes inspired by foods traditionally eaten during a Tu B’Shvat seder. Panelists include […]
Aria Cheregosha and Lauren Spaulding bring to the stage their Persian and Cajun heritage alongside their rigorous classical music training, challenging audiences' perception of the viola by breathing life into under-represented music for this under-represented instrument. Sharing the belief that “good music is good music,” the duo seeks to redefine classical music in an evolving […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories,” with Brian A. Sharpless, licensed clinical psychologist, visiting research fellow at Goldsmiths, University of London, and editor of Unusual Psychological […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Putin’s War on Queer Russians,” an analysis of a state campaign to vilify and persecute LGBTQ people, with Ksenia Turkova, linguist, former news anchor in […]
The Anna H. Wang Concert Series presents GRAMMY Award-winning and world-renowned bass opera singer Morris Robinson for a curated, one-night concert linking two musical genres, covering opera during the show’s first half and Black gospel in the second half. The concert performance will feature Morris’ friends and extraordinary guest soloists and singers including soprano Brandie […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Far-Right Terrorism in 2024,” with Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware of both Georgetown University and the Council on Foreign Relations, coauthors of the new book God, Guns, and Sedition. There’s nothing new or unprecedented about the shocking acts of terrorism perpetrated by America’s violent far-right extremists in recent years, including […]