Clara Barton and Forgotten Patriots Location: Clara Barton National Historic Site Time: 1pm-3pm Special program for Clara Barton’s transformative work as an American Patriot in collaboration with DAR. The DAR will give a special presentation about Forgotten Patriots.
Join us at Fort C.F. Smith Park to Improve habitat, meet fellow do-gooders, get exercise, and learn about native plants and wildlife all while making a difference in the great outdoors! Adults, teens, and families ages 8 and up.
Information about Depression, PTSD, Encouragement, Suicide, Bipolar, and many more. Call the number provided, if you need more assistance. Every Tuesday, we have a mental health specialist, Leta Davis, who you can chat with and give more resources.
Immerse yourself in District vibes throughout the library with live performances, interactive art, DJs, culinary experiences, and the chance to explore everything the DC Public Library has to offer. You can even sign up for a DC Public Library Card while you’re here! MLK Main Stage at 10th & G The evening opens on 10th…
Fort Hunt Film Festival Location: Fort Hunt (Area A) Time: 7:30pm Come to Fort Hunt every Friday in September at 7:30 PM to see movies about World War II or the Cold War! This year’s sub-theme of science and technology will explore how the Second World War spurred advances in these fields that would change the world fo…
Come to Fort Hunt on September 4 at 7:30 PM for a special screening of Empire of the Sun at Pavilion A! Every Friday in September, a new movie will screen. In lieu of previews, a park ranger will deliver a talk about how each movie connects to Fort Hunt’s twentieth century history and this year’s sub-theme of science a…
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Ready to make waves in history? Join a park ranger for a 1.5-hour relaxed kayak tour through the stories of the Georgetown Waterfront — where centuries of change flow beneath your paddle. Explore the land’s roots as a First Peoples village Drift by a bustling colonial port and Civil War hub Learn about the experiences…
Enjoy sweeping views of Washington, D.C. while guest carillonneurs play free concerts of jazz, pop, and patriotic music on the carillon's 53 bells. Join Park Rangers to learn more about the Netherlands Carillon's history, and it's symbolism of friendship. We recommend bringing lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the perfo…
The Hot Lanes is a 16-piece culmination of a vision Bobby Jasinski had in 2014. With influences ranging from Wynton Marsalis to the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, the focus of The Hot Lanes is to promote jazz in the D.C. metropolitan area. Featuring diverse and talented group of musicians, The Hot Lanes encourages j…
