Jane Austen Film Festival
Jane Austen Film Festival
Washington, DC
Welcome back for the 12th year of the Jane Austen Film Festival at Dumbarton House! Grab a blanket, your date, friends, or family, and enjoy Jane Austen’s timeless love stories under the stars in our historic North Garden. Why do we have the annual Jane Austen Film Festival? The “Federal period” …
Wed, Jul 5 2023
7:00 PM
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Wed, Aug 2 2023
10:00 PM
Dumbarton at Dusk: Back to School Night
Dumbarton at Dusk: Back to School Night
Washington, DC
After hours museum happy hour with monthly theme. September’s program will celebrate the return to school with a book fair from local book vendors, games from the Federal period, and tours highlighting schooling and childhood in early DC.
Thursday, September 21 2023
5:30 PM
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8:00 PM
Georgetown Walking Tour: Off the Beaten Path
Georgetown Walking Tour: Off the Beaten Path
Washington, DC
Join certified tour guide and longtime Georgetown resident, Dwane Starlin to explore the hidden gems, secret spots, and delightful hideaways of Georgetown. This tour will take you away from the hustle and bustle of M and Wisconsin to discover those spots only locals know. What you need to know: T…
Sunday, April 23 2023
1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Picnic Theater Company: Network
Picnic Theater Company: Network
Washington, DC
On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, June 7th, 8th, and 9th join the Picnic Theatre Company at beautiful Dumbarton House garden in Georgetown for a live play performance and light parody of the award-winning 1976 drama Network, a dark satire of the television news industry. In an America beset by…
Wed, Jun 7 2023
6:00 PM
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Fri, Jun 9 2023
9:00 PM
Photography with Intention: Documenting Your Life, Community, and Spaces
Photography with Intention: Documenting Your Life, Community, and Spaces
Washington, DC
If you want to create with intention, and level up your photography skills, this workshop is for you! You don’t need the fanciest, newest equipment to create impactful images for posterity. This 90-minute, hands-on workshop will break down some of the myths and barriers to photography and give you…
Sunday, May 21 2023
10:30 AM
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12:00 PM
Dumbarton at Dusk: Happy 91st Birthday!
Dumbarton at Dusk: Happy 91st Birthday!
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 91 years ago, making us the oldest museum in Georgetown. Come in shorts or in duds from your favorite decade of our long history! Celebrate our historic achiev…
Thursday, May 18 2023
5:30 PM
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8:00 PM
Dumbarton at Dusk: Howlin' Happy Hour
Dumbarton at Dusk: Howlin' Happy Hour
Washington, DC
See Dumbarton House in a whole new light by joining us for after-hours fun with man’s best friend! Learn about the work of America’s VetDogs who train and provide service dogs for America’s veterans. The National Society of Colonial Dames of America, headquartered at Dumbarton House, helps support…
Thursday, June 15 2023
5:30 PM
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8:00 PM
Sunday Serenity Yoga
Sunday Serenity Yoga
Washington, DC
Join local yoga instructors for our 9th annual summer Sunday yoga series at Dumbarton House. Enjoy our serene outdoor space for this 60 minute all-levels class that should be fun and challenging for both experienced yogis and yoga skeptics alike! Attendees should bring their own mat and must comple…
Sun, Jun 4 2023
10:00 AM
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Sun, Aug 27 2023
11:00 AM
Chamber Music Concerts
Chamber Music Concerts
Washington, DC
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Friday Morning Music Club Performances scheduled for May 4 and June 1, 2023 have been cancelled. Please check back for next season's line up in a few months. Thank you! Please join us on select Thursday afternoons and evenings for live classical music concerts …
Thu, Oct 13 2022
7:00 PM
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Thu, Jun 1 2023
8:00 PM
Color the Past: Historic Photo Embroidery
Color the Past: Historic Photo Embroidery
Washington, DC
Examine rare needlework pieces in Dumbarton House’s collection and then try your hand at a few different stitches at our workshop on photograph embroidery. Send in a picture to be printed or use a historic photo of D.C. to try out your new skills! Note that this program takes place at the Shop Mad…
Thursday, April 13 2023
5:30 PM
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7:00 PM