Challenging the Patriarchy: The Furies Collective in Capitol Hill
Furies members in their office at 219 11th Street, SE, 1972. Photo copyright 2010 by JEB (Joan E. Biren). As the headquarters of the short-lived, but consequential Furies Collective, a modest rowhouse...
View ArticleAnacostia’s Historic Boathouses: Walking Tour
Join DCPL for an engaging walking tour featuring Anacostia’s Historic Boathouses. This tour will traverse between 0.7 miles to 1.0 mile and begins at the Eastern Power Boat Club. Learn about the...
View ArticleDCCAH Public Art Walking Tour
Join DCPL and the DC Commission for the Arts & Humanities on a walking tour of the Shaw neighborhood’s public art pieces. From sculptures to murals to photography, this tour will explore the...
View Article90 Years of New Deal Art in DC (Webinar)
Join the DC Preservation League and The Living New Deal Project for an hour-long webinar about New Deal art and architecture in Washington, DC. This year is the 90th anniversary of the New Deal, a...
View ArticleUSDA “Behind the Scenes” Art & Architecture Tour
Join the DC Preservation League and the US Department of Agriculture’s Thomas Hoffman (Director of the Facilities Management Division) for an engaging “behind the scenes” tour of the USDA...
View ArticleBond Bread/WRECO Redevelopment Project (Webinar)
Join DCPL and staff members of The Menkiti Group to learn about the ongoing Bond Bread/WRECO redevelopment project happening on the Western edge of the Howard University campus. The Bond Bread/WRECO...
View ArticleAdapting Auto Row (Webinar)
In this webinar hosted by the DC Preservation League, Kim Williams and Steve Callcott of the DC Historic Preservation Office will provide an illustrated historical overview of the early 20th century...
View ArticleMembers-Only Adaptive Reuse Tour
Join the DC Preservation League on August 12th at 4:00 PM for a members-only tour of DC’s adaptive reuse projects that converted banks into restaurants and hotels. Walk with us through the Financial...
View ArticleVintage Game Night (Woodrow Wilson House)
Join DCPL at the Woodrow Wilson House for the perfect night out with friends, a date, or family! Play board games from yesteryear and today in the historic home and garden of our 28th President,...
View ArticleHistoric Department Stores of Downtown DC: Walking Tour
Nowadays, it is surprising when a common product isn’t available on the store shelf. Most grocery stores, supermarkets, and big box stores have a wide variety of offerings in a multitude of options –...
View ArticleVirtual Design and Construction in Historic Preservation (Webinar)
Technology has changed the way we create with design and build in construction. Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes allow us to better preserve,...
View ArticleNew Deal Art & Architecture at the William Jefferson Clinton Federal Building
Join the DC Preservation League and GSA’s Fine Arts Specialist Nick Hartigan for a tour highlighting an impressive collection of New Deal era murals (including over 20 paintings and frescoes that...
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The DC Preservation League invites you to attend its 20th Anniversary Celebration of the District of Columbia Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation. This widely-anticipated community event...
View ArticleExploring Eternity: DC’s Historic Cemeteries (Bus Tour)
Photograph of a statue in Rock Creek Cemetery, image courtesy of Zachary Burt. Have you explored any of DC’s historic burial grounds? Join DCPL this October for an engaging bus tour that will...
View ArticleCrab Feast 9
Join the DC Preservation League and the Capital Pride Alliance for their annual Crab Feast at the historic Washington Canoe Club, one of DC’s most picturesque locations on the banks of the beautiful...
View ArticleAfternoon Photo Walk: Music Venues on U Street
Get ready to snap a photo and celebrate the rhythmic vibes of U Street in Washington, D.C.! Join us for a photography event that will take you on a visual journey through the legendary music venues...
View ArticleDynamic Beats of DC: The District’s Go-Go & Punk Movements (Webinar)
In this webinar on November 15th at 12:00 PM, historian Fontana Micucci will tell the story of how famous musicians and bands found their home in DC. She’ll uncover the fascinating stories of two...
View ArticleSt. Matthew’s Cathedral Tour
Discover the beauty and rich history of St. Matthew’s Cathedral on our Saturday morning tour in the heart of Washington, D.C. Immerse yourself in the church’s architecture, adorned with stunning...
View ArticlePreservation Initiatives Grant Workshops
Church of the Holy City, Past Grant Awardee The Preservation Initiatives (PI) Grant Program provides matching grants to individuals and non-profit organizations for preservation planning, research,...
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