Rubell Museum Art & Architecture Tour
Randall Junior High School stands as one of the few extant buildings associated with the pre-urban renewal history of Southwest Washington. Listed on both the DC Inventory and the National Register,...
View ArticleDenrike Building Tour
Located just north of McPherson Square in what was historically considered the northern limit of the city’s financial district, the Denrike Building is an 11-story office building designed by local...
View ArticleFolger Shakespeare Library Tour
Join the DC Preservation League for a unique opportunity to tour the historic Folger Shakespeare Library on Capitol Hill. The tour will be led by: Amanda Edwards, Associate Principal and Architectural...
View ArticleAndrew W. Mellon Auditorium Tour
The Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium is one of the most dramatic examples of Classical Revival architecture in the Federal Triangle. The grandeur of the building’s exterior is matched by its interior, with...
View ArticleNational Postal Museum Tour
Join the DC Preservation League and the Smithsonian Institution on Saturday, August 10th, for a guided tour of the National Postal Museum. Learn more about historic interiors and the specific design of...
View ArticleNational Academy of Sciences Building Tour
Tour the “nation’s home of science in America,” dedicated by President Calvin Coolidge in April 1924 and designed by architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue. The building’s architecture synthesizes...
View ArticleRock Creek Cemetery Tour
Join the DC Preservation League for a unique opportunity to tour Rock Creek Cemetery with local historian Kent Boese. This tour will focus primarily on the architecture, history, and art of the...
View ArticleSeeing Clearly: Historic Windows Panel Presentation
Owning a home in a historic district has its challenges, especially when it comes to upkeep. If you own an older house in a historic district, you may be wondering what your repair options are. In...
View ArticleVintage Game Night at the Woodrow Wilson House
On October 2nd at 5:30 PM, 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...
View ArticleCrab Feast 10
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 ArticleCivil War Washington (Webinar)
Step inside the world of Civil War Washington with educators from Ford’s Theatre. Experience how the war and its subsequent population boom shaped the built environment of downtown Washington. This...
View ArticleFort Stevens Tour (Member Only)
Fort Stevens is one of the few surviving forts built to defend Washington, DC. Surrounded by city sprawl, the site of the only battle fought inside the District of Columbia is located one block west of...
View ArticleCivil War Walking Tour (Member Only)
Join DCPL staff members downtown to explore Civil War history through the built environment. Learn about the history of wartime through memorials, architecture, and demolitions. Hear about the spies,...
View ArticlePreservation Initiatives Grant Workshop
The 2025 application for the Preservation Initiatives Grant Program is now open through Friday, March 7, 2025. For more information about the grant program and the application process, please join us...
View ArticlePreservation Initiatives Grant Workshop
The 2025 application for the Preservation Initiatives Grant Program is now open through Friday, March 7, 2025. For more information about the grant program and the application process, please join us...
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The DC Preservation League invites you to attend the District of Columbia Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation. This widely-anticipated community event will be hosted by the Daughters of the...
View ArticlePreservation Initiatives Grant Workshop
The 2025 application for the Preservation Initiatives Grant Program is now open through Friday, March 7, 2025. For more information about the grant program and the application process, please join us...
View ArticlePreservation Initiatives Grant Workshop
The 2025 application for the Preservation Initiatives Grant Program is now open through Friday, March 7, 2025. For more information about the grant program and the application process, please join us...
View ArticleFoggy Bottom House History Webinar
The Foggy Bottom Historic District is a unique four-block tree-lined neighborhood whose rowhouses reflect its late 19th Century Irish, German and African American working-class heritage. The...
View ArticleBasilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Tour (Member Only)
The neighborhood of Brookland in Northeast DC is affectionately referred to as “Little Rome” for its multitude of Catholic churches and institutions. One of the most recognizable domes in the area...
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