A Very Scary Christmas: Ghosts and Early American Holiday Customs
A Very Scary Christmas: Ghosts and Early American Holiday Customs
Washington, DC
Before the holiday season was celebrated with festive lights and cheer, it was associated with ghosts and goblins since Christmas falls so close to the longest night of the year. Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is the most famous holiday ghost story, but it was tradition throughout English speak…
Sunday, December 18 2022
8:00 PM
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9:00 PM
Fall Makers Market
Fall Makers Market
Washington, DC
Get a jump on your holiday shopping and support 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, stationery, home goods & more. Come enjoy a beautiful fall day and …
Saturday, November 12 2022
10:00 AM
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3:00 PM
Georgetown Walking Tour: Spirits of Georgetown
Georgetown Walking Tour: Spirits of Georgetown
Washington, DC
Join DC tour guide, Dwane Starlin for an evening out on the spooky streets of Georgetown! Learn about local hauntings and happenings that will ensure you sleep with the light on during this fun and engaging walking tour. What you need to know: Tour runs rain or shine so please dress for the weath…
Saturday, October 22 2022
6:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Picnic Theater Company: Sunset Boulevard
Picnic Theater Company: Sunset Boulevard
Washington, DC
The Picnic Theatre Company and Dumbarton House present Lux Radio's Sunset Boulevard Directed by Steve Rochlin Nova Daly * Chris Fowler* Nihal Krishan * Emily Lenzner * Alexa Newlin * Antonio Olivo * Kevin Rooney * Adam Ruben * Jayne Sandman* Christina Sevilla * Hugo Verges Join the Picnic The…
Wed, Nov 2 2022
6:00 PM
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Fri, Nov 4 2022
9:00 PM
Autumn Afternoon Tea
Autumn Afternoon Tea
Washington, DC
Please note that ticket sales end at noon on November 10th. Excited for fall? Us too!! Celebrate the coming chill with a cozy autumn tea! Begin your afternoon with a lovely self guided tour of Dumbarton House Museum and enjoy the fall color in the gardens before settling into a full high tea with …
Sunday, November 13 2022
1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
A Christmas to Pye For
A Christmas to Pye For
Washington, DC
Join Programs Manager, Mary Lesher, for another installment of her beloved Pandemic series, the Great Dumbarton Bake Off. In this Instagram and Facebook Live program, Mary will attempt to create the icon Christmas Pye that adorns the museum’s dining room table each holiday season. This will be a fe…
Friday, December 16 2022
5:30 PM
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7:00 PM
Food for Thought Lecture - Batterie de Cuisine
Food for Thought Lecture - Batterie de Cuisine
Washington, DC
What: "Batterie de Cuisine" Enjoy an overview of American 1700s and 1800s kitchens, cookware and other implements used to prepare recipes that appeal to the palate of the period. Who: Suzanne Corbett, Culinary historian When: Thursday, November 10, 2022, 4:00 p.m. ET The NSCDA’s National…
Thursday, November 10 2022
4:00 PM
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5:00 PM
Georgetown Walking Tour: The Kennedy's in Georgetown
Georgetown Walking Tour: The Kennedy's in Georgetown
Washington, DC
Join Dwane Starlin, member of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides, for a meander through Georgetown. You will learn about 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 w…
Saturday, November 19 2022
10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Wine & Vines: Crafting Chinoiserie Pumpkins
Wine & Vines: Crafting Chinoiserie Pumpkins
Washington, DC
Join Dumbarton House for an evening of classy crafts and decorative arts fun! Enjoy a close look at ceramics and porcelain with one of the 19th centuries most popular decorative motifs: chinoiserie. Chinoiserie is an all-encompassing term that describes the imitation of Chinese motifs and patterns …
Thursday, October 27 2022
6:30 PM
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8:30 PM
Fall 2022 Makers Market Vendor Fees
Fall 2022 Makers Market Vendor Fees
Washington, DC
Please pay the vendor fee for the fall makers market at Dumbarton House here. If you have questions, contact [email protected]
Tue, Nov 1 2022
12:00 PM
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Wed, Nov 9 2022
5:00 PM