Growing Gardeners
Growing Gardeners
Washington, DC
By learning about seasonality, the labor of planting seeds, and how gardens were depicted in the Federal period, Girl Scouts and children from the general public will appreciate where their food comes from and recognize the importance of gardens in the past and the present. Explore how plants grow …
Sun, May 8 2022
10:00 AM
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Sat, Aug 6 2022
2:00 PM
Food for Thought Lecture - ElliePresents: Tasting History with the Suffragists
Food for Thought Lecture - ElliePresents: Tasting History with the Suffragists
Washington, DC
What: "ElliePresents: Tasting History with the Suffragists" Remotely join a period cooking demonstration using the tools of the early 1900s and discuss local sources of food and food inspiration: recipes! Who: Ellie Carlson, Culinary historian and Collections Manager for the NSCDA-IL, Clarke Hou…
Tuesday, September 13 2022
4:00 PM
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5:00 PM
Dumbarton House Admission 2022
Dumbarton House Admission 2022
Washington, DC
Please note: Timed tickets are not required to visit the museum but can be purchased for your convenience. You are welcome to buy tickets in person. Please note, last entry is 2:45pm and we recommend 30-45 minutes to see the entire museum. Self-guide Dumbarton House's stunning period rooms and exh…
Sun, Feb 6 2022
10:00 AM
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Sun, Sep 25 2022
2:45 PM
Community Conversation: Preserving the stories and sacred places of Black Georgetown
Community Conversation: Preserving the stories and sacred places of Black Georgetown
Washington, DC
DC has always had a strong Black community. But, did you know that Georgetown was the first Black neighborhood? The Mt. Zion United Methodist Church has been a cornerstone of this community since it was founded in 1816 by free and enslaved African Americans in response to discrimination at other c…
Friday, September 30 2022
4:00 PM
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6:00 PM
Sunday Serenity Yoga
Sunday Serenity Yoga
Washington, DC
Join local yoga instructors for our 8th 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 5 2022
10:00 AM
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Sun, Aug 28 2022
11:00 AM
11th Annual Jane Austen Film Festival
11th Annual Jane Austen Film Festival
Washington, DC
Welcome back for the 11th year of Jane Austen at Dumbarton House! Grab a blanket, your date, friends, or family, and enjoy Jane Austen’s timeless love stories under the stars in our beautiful historic garden. Why do we have the annual Jane Austen Film Festival? The “Federal period” is the American…
Wed, Jul 6 2022
7:30 PM
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Wed, Aug 3 2022
9:30 PM
Georgetown Walking Tour: Murals and Public Art
Georgetown Walking Tour: Murals and Public Art
Washington, DC
Join Dwane Starling, Georgetown resident and certified tour guide, on this tour of Georgetown's murals and public art! After seeing all of the most Instagram-able spots the neighborhood has to offer, end your tour with a sweet treat from Georgetown Cupcake. Tour begins at the corner of Wisconsin A…
Sunday, July 31 2022
10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Dumbarton at Dusk: Madison Squeeze
Dumbarton at Dusk: Madison Squeeze
Washington, DC
See Dumbarton House in a whole new light by joining us for a party the likes of which Washington hasn’t seen in 200 years! During her husband’s presidency, Dolley Madison was famous for her weekly “squeezes”- a party that combined the political hob-knobbing of presidential levees with the social n…
Thursday, September 15 2022
5:30 PM
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8:00 PM
Wild Women of Georgetown Walking Tour
Wild Women of Georgetown Walking Tour
Washington, DC
Fierce preservationists, public figures, and famous starlets have called Georgetown home. On this stroll through historic Georgetown, guides from A Tour of Her Own (TOHO) will highlight stories of the women who built and shaped this neighborhood. Spies and ghosts are just a few of the scandalous st…
Sunday, October 2 2022
2:00 PM
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4:00 PM
Flower Power Hour
Flower Power Hour
Washington, DC
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this program has been postponed to the Spring of 2023. Please check back early next year for more details. Thank you. Do you love flowers and have a passion for history? If so, we hope you’ll join us for an evening of floral expertise and artistry. Together we’ll h…
Thursday, September 8 2022
6:30 PM
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8:30 PM