Step into the powerful story of America’s hardest years and the president who helped guide the nation through them. In this interactive interpretive program at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Park Ranger Paul Carrillo invites visitors to explore the human experience of the Great Depression — hunger, hardship, hope — and what it meant for millions of Americans to be “dealt a bad hand.”
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Ranger Paul Carrillo leads an interactive interpretive program at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial’s second room near the Breadline sculpture, exploring Great Depression hunger, hardship, and hope.
Catch Pokémon hidden in the library’s children’s room and get a Pokédex stamp for ages 12 and under.
Ranger-led walk through Georgetown’s historic streets reveals divided loyalties, Union soldier presence, and hidden stories, starting at the Old Stone House, ages 12 and up.
Guided 1.5‑mile hike with a park ranger through Peirce Mill area, uncovering lives of formerly enslaved and modern residents who shaped Rock Creek Park, ages 12+.
Shepherd Park Coat Drive (Shepherd Park Neighborhood Library) — Collect used coats, socks, gloves, hats, hand and toe warmers in donation box at the main desk, all ages.
Guided exploration of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial’s history and art with a ranger, meeting at the memorial’s bookstore.
Ranger-led exploration of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial’s history and art in front of the Korean War Memorial kiosk.
Ranger-led exploration of Lincoln Memorial history and art on the plaza at its base.
Explore the history and art of the World War II Memorial with a ranger at the World War II Kiosk.
