The Muslim Women's Association is a non-profit 501(c), non-political Washington, DC based organization founded in 1960. For the past 50 years, the organization has enlightened the American community about role of women in Muslim culture.
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African-American Life and Labor in the White House Neighborhood
In 2010, the White House Historical Association assumed management of the historic Decatur House on Lafayette Square. Plans call for the property to be reestablished as...
February 27, 2012 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Free
Tour: Discover African American History in Downtown Washington
African Americans have been a significant part of life in Washington, DC since the area became the nation’s capital in 1790. They have made important contributions to the culture and development of the city and played a leading role in the...
January 16, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
$15.00
King in our Midst
Come to your National Cathedral for "King in our Midst," celebrating the legacy of Dr. King where he delivered his final Sunday sermon.
Featured performers for 2012 include the Malcolm X Dancers & Drummers, managed by...
January 16, 2012 - 2:00pm - 3:45pm
canned goods OR one new children's book
Discover African American History in Downtown Washington
African Americans have been a significant part of life in Washington, DC since the area became the nation’s capital in 1790. They have made important contributions to the culture and development of the city and played a leading role in the...
December 31, 2011 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
$15.00
Explore U Street/Shaw
Explore the neighborhood of Shaw. Learn about the “shakers and movers” in the arts, civil rights, education, law, and science who lived in the neighborhood. See its eclectic mix of housing, entertainment venues, restaurants, and shops...
December 30, 2011 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
$15.00
Neighborhood Walking Tour
Trace the development of Columbia Heights from rural hinterland to upscale suburb, middle and working-class neighborhood, and now an ethnically and economically diverse residential area with many commercial, entertainment, and cultural amenities...
December 26, 2011 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
$15.00
A Time to Be Grateful Weekend
America’s Islamic Heritage Museum & Cultural Center Invites You to Visit America’s Only Islamic Heritage Museum, that tells the story of Muslims in America Rich Islamic History.
Extended hours this weekend!...
December 9, 2011 - 10:00am - 6:00pm
December 10, 2011 - 10:00am - 4:30pm
December 11, 2011 - 10:00am - 6:00pm
December 12, 2011 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
DC Community Heritage Project Showcase
This year's DC Community Heritage Project grantees showcase their efforts to research, interpret, and publicize the history of their communities. You are guaranteed to learn something new about Washington, DC!
December 8, 2011 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Free
"Let the Winter Games Begin!"
Let the American Ladies, Jackie Geschickter and Pat Sowers, serve you a warm drink and cookies at Dumbarton House. Join in the fun as they introduce you to some of the games that fascinated Washington, D.C.'s Founders. Try a hand of...
December 28, 2011 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Members $8/child; Nonmembers $10/child; Adults $5.
The Original L. Ron Hubbard House in Washington D.C.
The L. Ron Hubbard House in Washington, DC is the landmark location of the first Church of Scientology in the world. Here, the prolific American writer, explorer, and founder of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard, trained...
December 2, 2011 - 10:00am - 8:00pm
December 3, 2011 - 10:00am - 8:00pm
December 4, 2011 - 10:00am - 8:00pm
December 5, 2011 - 10:00am - 8:00pm
December 7, 2011 - 10:00am - 8:00pm
FREE
The L. Ron Hubbard House in Washington, DC
The L. Ron Hubbard House in Washington, DC is the landmark location of the first Church of Scientology in the world. Here, the prolific American writer, explorer, and founder of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard, trained students, lectured, and...
November 18, 2011 - 10:00am - 8:00pm
November 19, 2011 - 10:00am - 8:00pm
November 20, 2011 - 10:00am - 8:00pm
November 21, 2011 - 10:00am - 8:00pm
November 23, 2011 - 10:00am - 8:00pm
FREE
Potomac on Fire 1814
Come out to Fort Washington and learn about the people and events of 1814 that led to the destruction of Fort Washington.
Learn details about the state of Washington's...
December 4, 2011 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Veterans Day Celebration
Ali Alexander tells the story of his grandfather in the Civil War; World War II Veteran Sister Habeebah Nuriddin tells her story; Hairi Jones the curator of the African American Civil War museum; Imam Talib Shareef retired UAF Chief Master...
November 11, 2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
38th Annual DC Historical Studies Conference
The DC Historical Studies Conference is back with speakers, presentations, panels, and tours that cover research methods, neighborhood history, Civil War Washington, Prohibition, literary Washington, archaeology, African-American Washington, and...
November 3, 2011 - 6:00pm - November 6, 2011 - 6:00pm
The L. Ron Hubbard House Washington D.C.
The L. Ron Hubbard House in Washington, DC is the landmark location of the first Church of Scientology in the world. Here, the prolific American writer, explorer, and founder of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard, trained students, lectured,...
November 4, 2011 - 10:00am - 8:00pm
November 5, 2011 - 10:00am - 8:00pm
November 6, 2011 - 10:00am - 8:00pm
November 7, 2011 - 10:00am - 8:00pm
November 9, 2011 - 10:00am - 8:00pm
FREE
Group Tour Culture and Entertainment: Barracks Row Heritage Trail presents John Phillip Sousa’s Washington, D.C.
Barracks Row Heritage Trail presents John Phillip Sousa’s Washington, D.C.
Author: Northeastern Article
Link: http://www.grouptourculture.com/artdetail.php?recid=59702
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Ranger Program: Vote! Support and Use Your Freedom
Join park staff in 1776 attire on Election Day 2011 to vote for a President using a quill pen. Come learn about voting in 1776 and how voting helps support the freedoms we have today.
November 8, 2011 - 11:00am - 4:00pm
FREE!
Washington Post: Georgia Ave. historic trail to be unveiled Saturday
Georgia Ave. historic trail to be unveiled Saturday
Georgia Ave. historic trail to be unveiled Saturday
Author: Terence McArdle
Link: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-news-in-brief/2011/10/...
Washington Times: Heller: Tribute paid to D.C.’s bygone ballpark
Heller: Tribute paid to D.C.’s bygone ballpark
Author: Dick Heller
Link: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/oct/17/heller-tribute-paid-to-dcs-bygone-ballpark/...
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