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Dumbarton at Dusk: Science Edition with Grand Opening of STEM in the Historic House Exhibit

Guided House Tours

Homeschool Programs 18-19

Welcome Pierre!

Chamber Music Concert

March Dumbarton at Dusk

Georgetown Walking Tour: Cherry Blossoms and Cupcakes

Dumbarton House Spring Board Meeting 2019

New Beer's Eve

April Dumbarton at Dusk

Georgetown Walking Tour - African American Communities

Mommy and Me Tea with Mother Goose

Dumbarton at Dusk: Birthday Party Edition

Georgetown Walking Tour: In-TREE-guing Georgetown

Family Memories Workshop

Gal-entine's Day Tea

Jane Austen Birthday Tea

Tea with Santa

Georgetown Walking Tour - Cocoa, Carols & Colored Lights in Georgetown

Holidays Through History

Georgetown Walking Tour - Kennedy's Georgetown

Afternoon Autumn Tea

November Dumbarton at Dusk

Picnic Theater Company: The Maltese Falcon

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Washington, DC

Spend an evening at the Grand Opening of Dumbarton House's STEM in the Historic House Exhibit! Stem in the Historic House highlights the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math in the preservation of histo... read more

Thursday, February 21 2019 5:30 PM — 8:00 PM

Thu, Feb 21 2019 5:30 PM — 8:00 PM

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Joseph Nourse, first Register of the US Treasury, resided at Dumbarton House with his family, servants, and enslaved workers from 1804-1813. Drawing on our rich collection of Nourse objects and papers, both public and priv... read more

Saturday, February 23 2019 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

Sat, Feb 23 2019 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

Saturday, February 23 2019 1:30 PM — 2:30 PM

Sat, Feb 23 2019 1:30 PM — 2:30 PM

Sunday, February 24 2019 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

Sun, Feb 24 2019 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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Washington, DC

Homeschool History Days at Dumbarton House 2018-2019

Thursday, February 28 2019 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

Thu, Feb 28 2019 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

Thursday, March 28 2019 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

Thu, Mar 28 2019 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

Thursday, April 25 2019 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

Thu, Apr 25 2019 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

Thursday, May 30 2019 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

Thu, May 30 2019 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Celebrate with neighbors and local history lovers to properly "Welcome Pierre" with a gathering and a grateful toast to the designer of our Unique National Capital! Hosted at the Graham Georgetown at their exclusive roofto... read more

Saturday, March 9 2019 6:30 PM — 9:30 PM

Sat, Mar 9 2019 6:30 PM — 9:30 PM

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Join us on Tuesdays for a free chamber music concerts presented by the Friday Morning Music Club!

Tuesday, March 12 2019 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

Tue, Mar 12 2019 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

Tuesday, May 14 2019 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

Tue, May 14 2019 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

Tuesday, June 11 2019 7:30 PM — 9:00 PM

Tue, Jun 11 2019 7:30 PM — 9:00 PM

Washington, DC

Come see Dumbarton house in a whole new light. Enjoy free admission, live music, cash bar, light refreshments, pop up exhibits, and the ambiance of Dumbarton at Dusk.

Thursday, March 21 2019 5:30 PM — 9:00 PM

Thu, Mar 21 2019 5:30 PM — 9:00 PM

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Ditch the crowds at the tidal basin and welcome spring with sweet treats and a delightful walking tour of D.C’s most historic neighborhood. Discover Georgetown's beautiful blooms while learning about its history and tastin... read more

Saturday, March 23 2019 12:00 PM — 2:00 PM

Sat, Mar 23 2019 12:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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We're gathering in Washington, DC for the annual Spring Dumbarton House Board Meeting!

Wed, Apr 3 2019 6:00 PM — Fri, Apr 5 2019 2:00 PM

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Come celebrate your new favorite holiday: New Beers Eve! On April 7th, 1933 beer productions was once again made legal in the US, marking the imminent end of prohibition. Join us with Local Beer Historians and taste a wide... read more

Saturday, April 6 2019 3:00 PM — 7:00 PM

Sat, Apr 6 2019 3:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Come see Dumbarton house in a whole new light. Enjoy free admission, live music, cash bar, light refreshments, pop up exhibits, and the ambiance of Dumbarton at Dusk.

Thursday, April 18 2019 5:30 PM — 9:00 PM

Thu, Apr 18 2019 5:30 PM — 9:00 PM

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Uncover the rich history of Georgetown’s African-American communities. Begin your tour in Herring Hill and learn about the eighteenth-century community of enslaved and freed African-Americans who lived in the neighborhood.... read more

Saturday, April 27 2019 12:00 PM — 2:00 PM

Sat, Apr 27 2019 12:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Settle in for some stories with Mother Goose and work up an appetite for tea. Story time will be followed by a fancy, but family-friendly, craft and tea party. Don your best attire and come to Dumbarton House for Mommy and... read more

Saturday, May 11 2019 10:30 AM — 12:30 PM

Sat, May 11 2019 10:30 AM — 12:30 PM

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Celebrate Dumbarton House's 87th Birthday! We are officially the oldest museum in Georgetown. Come party with us and enjoy live music, light refreshments, birthday cake, games, and a take-home a party favor. Happy Birthday... read more

Thursday, May 16 2019 5:30 PM — 9:00 PM

Thu, May 16 2019 5:30 PM — 9:00 PM

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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 neighbor... read more

Saturday, May 25 2019 12:00 PM — 2:00 PM

Sat, May 25 2019 12:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Need to store a family quilt or preserve family pictures? Want an oral history from a relative? Don't know how to save great-grandma's recipes or great-grandpa's immigration paperwork? Spend an afternoon at Dumbarton House with family history experts and learn the skills necessary for saving your...

Saturday, February 16 2019 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Celebrate the joys of female friendship with a fun and festive tea for you and your gal pals! There will be an elegant tea for you to enjoy along with a modern, sassy take on the traditional ladies craft: needlepoint! Dumbarton House will have all the materials you need to start a fun, take-home ...

Saturday, February 9 2019 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Mrs. Bennett has requested your presence to Celebrate the Birthday of Ms. Jane Austen At Eleven o’clock in the Morning In the Belle Vue Room, Dumbarton House 2715 Q street NW Sunday the sixtieth, twenty nineteen Guests will graciously enjoy High Tea, Jane Austen Trivia, Games, Cake, Gifts a...

Sunday, December 16 2018 11:00 AM — 1:00 PM

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Sit back, relax and let Santa’s helpers serve you during this magical holiday experience. Visit with Santa and hear a special holiday story. Families enjoy a delicious holiday tea complete with special holiday tea blends, hot apple cider, sandwiches and desserts. After taking tea, children decora...

Sat, Dec 8 2018 11:00 AM — Sun, Dec 9 2018 1:00 PM

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Bundle up and stroll through streets of Georgetown while sipping hot chocolate, singing your favorite holiday tune and viewing the various house decorations. Help Dumbarton House staff & volunteers judge and designate the Yule time winners while learning how this historic neighborhood celebrates...

Saturday, December 8 2018 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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Anderson House, Dumbarton House, and Woodrow Wilson House invite you to celebrate the holidays through history. Enjoy tours of the three festively decorated historic houses while enjoying activities, music, food and sample historic cocktails unique to each site. $25 per person in advance. Rese...

Friday, November 30 2018 5:30 PM — 8:30 PM

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Stroll through Georgetown with Dwane Starlin, member of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides. Walk to the homes and neighborhood spots frequented by President Kennedy and Jackie during their years in Washington. See where the couple became engaged, their Georgetown home, and where Jackie stayed ...

Saturday, November 24 2018 12:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Celebrate Autumn with a festive tea! Before you partake in tea enjoy the opportunity to view rarely displayed porcelain tea cups, tea pots and silver from our collection while testing your tea knowledge! After, enjoy a full high tea with several tea options as well as a fall themed tea sandwich...

Saturday, November 17 2018 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Join us for the last Dumbarton at Dusk of the year to learn about family portraits! There will be music, free food, and a cash bar along with portrait activities including a photo booth, coloring sheets, a museum portrait scavenger hunt, and an oral history expert ready to talk about family histo...

Thursday, November 15 2018 5:30 PM — 8:00 PM

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On November 7th, 8th, and 9th, join Picnic Theatre Company at Dumbarton House for an evening of campy suspense with a performance of the 1940s film noir classic, Lux Radio's The Maltese Falcon! Hard-boiled private detective Sam Spade meets a mysterious femme fatale and a gang of unscrupulous a...

Wed, Nov 7 2018 6:30 PM — Fri, Nov 9 2018 9:00 PM

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