Georgetown Walking Tour: Georgetown Undercover
Georgetown Walking Tour: Georgetown Undercover
Washington, DC
Sneak around and invesitage the clandestine corners of Georgetown. See where covert activities took place behind closed doors and in public places. Hear how “Wild Bill” Donovan, Aldrich Ames, Alger Hiss, and others practiced their spycraft.DETAILS:• Meet Dumbarton House’s Garden Gates at the corn...
Saturday, June 29 2019
12:00 PM
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2:00 PM
Jane Austen Trivia Night
Jane Austen Trivia Night
Washington, DC
Get ready for Dumbarton House's annual Jane Austen Film Festival with a night of trivia. Spend an evening in the North Garden with your team proving your knowledge of Austen's books, life, and the regency world. Winner's Will receive a wonderful Jane Austen Themed Prize! Refreshments will be ava...
Wednesday, June 26 2019
7:00 PM
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8:30 PM
Dumbarton at Dusk: The Room Where it Happens
Dumbarton at Dusk: The Room Where it Happens
Washington, DC
Celebrate DC and the “room where it happens” on the anniversary of the meeting between Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison that put the nation’s capital where it is today. Join Dumbarton House to make your voice heard with postcard writing, DC-themed coloring, and mingling wit...
Thursday, June 20 2019
5:30 PM
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8:00 PM
Picnic Theater Company Presents: The Great Gatsby
Picnic Theater Company Presents: The Great Gatsby
Washington, DC
Doors open at 6:00pm, performance begins at 7:00pm General Admission: $15 in advance, $17 at the door Wednesday, June 12th Thursday, June 13th Friday, June 14th This is a casual picnic event in the Museum’s North Garden. Please bring your own blankets, and low seating. Those in high chairs w...
Wed, Jun 12 2019
6:00 PM
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Fri, Jun 14 2019
9:00 PM
Chamber Music Concert
Chamber Music Concert
Washington, DC
Join us on Tuesdays for a free chamber music concerts presented by the Friday Morning Music Club! Concerts are held in the museum’s Belle Vue Room, which can be accessed through the lower terrace off the parking lot. Groups are welcome. Seats are available on a first come, first served basis. L...
Tue, Sep 25 2018
7:30 PM
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Tue, Jun 11 2019
9:00 PM
Homeschool Programs 18-19
Homeschool Programs 18-19
Washington, DC
Homeschool History Days at Dumbarton House 2018-2019 Introduce students to our nation's past! Through hands-on programming at Dumbarton House, homeschool students ages 5-12 are invited to "travel back in time" 200 years and explore the early history of Washington D.C. Each program includes an i...
Thu, Sep 20 2018
1:00 PM
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Thu, May 30 2019
3:00 PM
Georgetown Walking Tour: In-TREE-guing Georgetown
Georgetown Walking Tour: In-TREE-guing Georgetown
Washington, DC
Welcome spring and warmer weather with a tour highlighting the trees that line the idyllic streets of Georgetown. We'll celebrate spring as we peep at a wide variety of species and enjoy the beautiful flora of the neighborhood. What you need to know: • Meet Dumbarton House’s Garden Gates at th...
Saturday, May 25 2019
12:00 PM
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2:00 PM
Hand Lettering: Beginning Basics
Hand Lettering: Beginning Basics
Washington, DC
Spend an intimate evening enjoying a glass of wine and learning the basics of hand lettering. Throughout the course of the evening you will make a 5"x7" framed work of art and four notecards. Each participant will take home a hand lettering kit so you can make your own wedding invitations or perf...
Tuesday, May 21 2019
6:30 PM
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8:30 PM
Dumbarton at Dusk: Birthday Party Edition
Dumbarton at Dusk: Birthday Party Edition
Washington, DC
You are cordially invited to a Dumbarton House Birthday Party. Join us between 5:30 and 8pm on May 16th for free festivities to celebrate the house’s 87th year as a Georgetown museum. This is a celebration indeed, as this makes us the oldest museum in the neighborhood! Friends, neighbors, and ne...
Thursday, May 16 2019
5:30 PM
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9:00 PM
Mommy and Me Tea with Mother Goose
Mommy and Me Tea with Mother Goose
Washington, DC
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a little whimsy, something sweet, and fun for the whole family at Mommy and Me Tea with Mother Goose. On Saturday, May 11th, Mother Goose herself will host a kid-friendly tea party from 10:30AM to 12:30PM. Tickets include photos and story time, a surprise spring craft...
Saturday, May 11 2019
10:30 AM
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12:30 PM
