Then and Now Tour
Then and Now Tour
Washington, DC
In honor of the 90th anniversary of the museum’s opening in 1932, join Dumbarton House staff as we travel back in time during this virtual tour to see how the museum has changed over the last nine decades. Using pictures, archival records, and collections pieces, we will explore the evolution of ou…
Friday, May 6 2022
6:30 PM
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7:30 PM
The Power of Paid Promotion
The Power of Paid Promotion
Washington, DC
May 4, 3:00 - 4:00 pm ET Virtual, NSCDA Zoom Room No registration is required. This is a members-only benefit. A step-by-step guide to setting up paid advertisements on Facebook. Ideal for Great American Treasures sites and Corporate Society engagement. Q&A encouraged!
Wednesday, May 4 2022
3:00 PM
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4:00 PM
Day at Dumbarton 2022
Day at Dumbarton 2022
Washington, DC
Join us for our fourth Day at Dumbarton! The theme of our virtual April 28th program is “handwriting." We are excited to invite Dames around the country to join us in exploring the role of handwriting in 18th and 19th century society, as well as how written resources help us to access the rich stor…
Thursday, April 28 2022
11:00 AM
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6:00 PM
Dumbarton at Dusk: Happy Birthday Dumbarton House
Dumbarton at Dusk: Happy Birthday Dumbarton House
Washington, DC
See Dumbarton House in a whole new light by joining us for after-hours museum tours and birthday fun! Dumbarton House opened to the public 90 years ago, making us the oldest museum in Georgetown. Come in shorts or in duds from your favorite decade! Celebrate our historic achievement by partying wi…
Thursday, May 19 2022
5:30 PM
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8:00 PM
Spring Makers Market Vendor Fees
Spring Makers Market Vendor Fees
Washington, DC
Please submit your vendor fee here for participation in the Spring Makers Market at Dumbarton House. Only approved vendors may submit payment here. If you have not received notice that your vendor application was approved, please do not pay the vendor fee. If you have questions, please contact Mary…
Sunday, May 1 2022
5:00 PM
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5:30 PM
Teddy Bear and Doll Tea
Teddy Bear and Doll Tea
Washington, DC
Bring the whole family to Dumbarton House for an outdoor tea! Bring a picnic blanket and your favorite doll or teddy bear to enjoy individually packaged, tea boxes. Tea boxes include kid-friendly sandwiches, scones, fruit, and sweet treats. After tea, we will take a tour of the grounds and learn ab…
Saturday, April 30 2022
10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Spring Makers Market at Dumbarton House
Spring Makers Market at Dumbarton House
Washington, DC
Tired of online shopping and looking for unique gifts instead? Support small, local businesses during this shopping extravaganza on the grounds of Dumbarton House! Vendors will be spaced throughout the grounds selling handmade goods, locally sourced items, art, stationary, home goods & more. Come e…
Sunday, May 15 2022
10:00 AM
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3:00 PM
What Does 'Colonial' Mean to You?
What Does 'Colonial' Mean to You?
Washington, DC
A new NSCDA Museum Alliance Committee-sponsored series inviting leading historians and preservationists to expand our understanding of a shared "Colonial" past. Join our special guest, Dr. Philippe Halbert, and hear about his work exploring art and identity in Colonial creole America. Advance reg…
Tuesday, May 17 2022
7:00 PM
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8:15 PM
Vendor fee
Vendor fee
Washington, DC
Please pay the vendor fee for the May 2022 makers market at Dumbarton House.
Mon, May 2 2022
11:00 AM
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Wed, May 4 2022
5:00 PM
Food for Thought Lecture - Choice Receipts: The Building of a Culinary Collection
Food for Thought Lecture - Choice Receipts: The Building of a Culinary Collection
Washington, DC
What: Choice Receipts: The Building of a Culinary Collection Join this intriguing introduction to one of the country’s most significant culinary history research collections, the Schlesinger Library. We’ll consider how cookbooks and other culinary resources nourish our understanding of the past a…
Tuesday, May 10 2022
4:00 PM
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5:00 PM