Civil War to Civil Rights
Cultural Tourism DC Commemorates Civil War 150th Anniversary: Civil War to Civil Rights
This year, our country marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, and naturally DC will play a key role in the commemoration. Continue to check this page for information on the Civil War-related offerings of our member organizations.
- Cultural Tourism DC Programs - Experience the Civil War through the African American Heritage Trail and Washington's distinct neighborhoods: Downtown, Brightwood, and Tenleytown.
- Civil War Sites - Make the Civil War 150th Anniversary a local experience! View our list of Civil War sites marked along DC Neighborhood Heritage Trails.
- Top 10 Civil War Sites - Plan your Civil War experience with expert picks from Cultural Tourism DC Director of Heritage Programs Jane Freundel Levey. As a public historian, Levey frequently gives talks on Washington, DC history topics.
- WashingtonPost.com Civil War150 - Learn more about the Civil War and the 150th anniversary commemoration.
PROGRAMS AND PROMOTIONS
U.S. Capitol Historical Society Civil War Calendar
The 2011 U.S. Capitol Historical Society calendar honors the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War. This collectible calendar features Civil War photography for each month of the year.
The 2011 U.S. Capitol Historical Society calendar honors the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War. This collectible calendar features Civil War photography for each month of the year.
Events
As Washington’s premier culture and heritage organization, Cultural Tourism DC will keep you posted on special exhibits, programs, and events.
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National Museum of American History
July 1, 2011 - July 1, 2014
President Lincoln's Cottage
February 17, 2012 - August 31, 2013
Free
National Gallery of Art
March 30, 2012 - May 31, 2015
Free
Library of Congress
November 12, 2012 - January 4, 2014
Free and open to the public
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