Ranger Tours at Peirce Mill

Sat · Oct 3·Peirce Mill is located at 2401 Tilden St NW. · Washington

Step inside Peirce Mill, a rare surviving 19th-century gristmill in Rock Creek Park, and discover how waterpower once supported daily life in Washington, DC. Built in the 1820s, the mill served local farmers by grinding grain into flour and cornmeal. On this guided tour, you’ll explore the mill’s machinery, including t…

Sat · Sep 26·The Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 5200 Glover Road NW · Washington

Discover how City Wildlife helps protect the District’s wild animals and the places they call home! Learn how sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife are rescued, rehabilitated, and returned to the wild, and find out simple ways you can help people and wildlife live together safely.

Sat · Sep 26·The Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 5200 Glover Road NW · Washington

Celebrate Rock Creek Park Day and Love Note Day on September 26 by creating your own park-inspired button! Draw a favorite animal, tree, trail, or write a short love note about what makes Rock Creek Park special. Make it colorful, make it creative, and wear your love for the park!

Sat · Sep 26·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Chinatown, Philadelphia, PA · Washington

The Mid-Autumn Festival dates back thousands of years as a seasonal celebration in several Asian cultures, focused on families and communities gathering to celebrate abundance under the Harvest Moon. In the Chinatown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Asian Americans United hosts an annual street festival with programming t…

Sat · Sep 26·Meet at the base of the stairs to the chamber where the statue of Jefferson is located. · Washington

Explore the history and art of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial with a ranger.

Sat · Sep 26·The Old Stone House is located on 3051 M Street NW · Washington

Step back in time with a ranger-led tour of the Old Stone House, the oldest building in the nation’s capital. Discover what life was like in the 18th century as you explore its simple rooms, learn about early residents, and uncover the stories hidden within its stone walls. Perfect for visitors of all ages, this short…

Sat · Sep 26·Peirce Mill is located at 2401 Tilden Street NW · Washington

Bring a picnic supper to Peirce Mill, enjoy a free concert, and savor the waning days of summer in Rock Creek Park. Free public programs at Peirce Mill are supported by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Rain date : October 3, 5 - 7 pm

Sat · Sep 26·Peirce Mill is located at 2401 Tilden Street NW · Washington

Lace up your hiking boots and follow in the footsteps of Theodore Roosevelt, the adventurous president who believed that time spent in nature built character, courage, and a stronger nation. Beginning at Peirce Mill, this 1.5-mile (round-trip) guided hike winds through scenic trails and rugged landscapes that Roosevelt…