Charles Wilson Peale's family included 17 children; among them explorers, natural scientists, and portrait painters. Several Peales painted Thomas Jefferson and Lewis and Clark. Jefferson's grandson lived with the Peales. Would a...
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Ranger Talk:The Jeffersons and Peales: A Friendship Between Families
November 2, 2011 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Free
Ranger-led Walking Tour:Hard Rock and Heavy Metal
No guitars here! But there’s plenty of granite, marble, and bronze! Have you ever said, “I wish I had a park ranger to walk with me to all of these wonderful places?” Here’s your chance. ...
October 1, 2011 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Free
Ranger-led Walking Tour:Bird Walk
Discover the diversity of bird life found in downtown Washington, D.C. as we stroll along the Tidal Basin. This activity is open for all skill levels including those who have never gone birding before! Please provide your own...
September 4, 2011 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
September 4, 2011 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
September 11, 2011 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
September 11, 2011 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Free
Ranger-led Running Tour- Chit-Chat-Run:Shady Ladies
Mistresses, spies, and conspirators have been the downfall of politicians/politics the world over, including Washington, D.C. Explore the sites and stories behind the scandals and intrigue here in the nation’s capital. Learn...
September 11, 2011 - 8:00am - 9:00am
Free
Ranger-led Walking Tour:Four Score and Four Years: From Civil War to World War II
On this walking tour we will visit sites marking three deadly conflicts. We will compare Lincoln and Roosevelt’s wars, and discover how the conflict from 1861-1865 impacted World War I. Meet at the Lincoln...
September 10, 2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Free
Ranger-led Bike Tour: 9/11 : 10 Years Later
Millions of lives worldwide were changed on September 11, 2001. On this tour we will be exploring some of the issues leading to that tragic day and what has emerged ten years later. Warning: some material may be unsuitable for younger...
September 10, 2011 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Free
Ranger Talk:Washington: The Man Behind the Monument
Discover the facsinating life of George Washington, commander of the Continental Army, first president of the United States of America, and the inspiration for the towering Washington Monument! Meet at Washington Lodge on 15th Street. ...
September 10, 2011 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Free
The Columbus Dispatch: Embassies Open World to Visitors
Embassies Open World to Visitors
Source: The Columbus Dispatch
Author: Cindy Decker
Link:...
WalkingTown DC/BikingTown DC
WalkingTown DC and BikingTown DC
Thank you for participating in WalkingTown DC and BikingTown DC 2011. Join us next year, September 21 - 31, for the 2012 edition....
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