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| In its educational programming, Dumbarton House strives to inform and educate the public, about life in Washington during the early days of the Republic (circa 1800) and about Federal Period decorative arts and architecture. To this end, Dumbarton House offers tours of the collection and special exhibitions for the general public and groups, school programs, tasting and lecture series, chamber music concerts, and various other public programs, all of which support our educational mission. For more information about any of our educational programs please contact the Education Director at education@DumbartonHouse.org or 202-337-2288 ext. 222. Scroll down see all programs, or click on the title to go to a specific listing:
Programs Offered Throughout the Year:
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Programs with payment require registration. Free programs request reservations for groups of 5 or more. UPCOMING EVENTS
An after-hours view of the current exhibition, "Preparing for the Ball: Costume of the Early Nation," led by the exhibition's co-curator, S. Scott Scholz, Dumbarton House's Museum Curator (pictured far right, with the exhibition's guest co-curator, Mary K. Doering). Reservations requested, education@DumbartonHouse.org, or 202-337-2288, x450.
A Revolution in Fashion: Clothing of the Federal Era Presented by Independent Scholar/Collector Mary D. Doering, guest co-curator of the current exhibition: "Preparing for the Ball: Costume of the Early Nation" (through July 4th), Ms. Doering's lecture, "A Revolution in Fashion: Clothing of the Federal Era," explored women's and men's fashions in the nineteenth century, and the developments in textile manufacturing techniques. Ms. Doering is featured in Washingtonian Magazine's May 2009 issue (page 67), hailing Washington "Experts in Everything," as a preeminent collector and costume historian! Click for a pdf of the lecture slides and notes, courtesy of Mary D. Doering. Check back for our future lecture information. Reservations requested. Please click here for information on how to register.
Special Exhibition: Closing Date: July 4, 2009
Collections Conversations at Historic Dumbarton House, a series of Brown Bag Briefings
Please join us for future next Collections Conversations, all Wednesdays: 2010 Admission to all Collections Conversations is free. Brown bag lunches are welcome. All Collections Conversation programs are held in the Belle Vue Room, on the lower level. Reservations for groups of five or more are requested. Please click here for information on how to register. For past Collection Conversations topics, click here for Dumbarton House's Featured Object.
June 23, 2009 from 7:30-9:00pm Click here for a pdf of the season's listing of individual programs and performers. All concerts are held in the Belle Vue Room, on the lower level. Dumbarton House is fully handicapped accessible. Groups are welcome! Reservations for groups of five or more are requested. Please click here for information on how to register.
CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE Home School History Days Join us at Dumbarton House for Home School History Day! Similar to those programs offered to public and private school groups, Home School History Day is designed to be more accessible to home school families. Children ages 5-12 years old will "travel back in time" to explore early Washington , DC history! In one of three lively programs, created for three different age groups, students will go on a tour of the Museum, enjoy a light snack, participate in a hands-on workshop, and receive a unique souvenir of their visit. In addition to participating in the program, parents will receive a resource packet with activities that introduce and reinforce the lesson providing a wonderful opportunity for parents and students to learn together. Families are also welcome to bring a brown-bag lunch and eat in the Museum's Belle Vue Room or picnic in the Museum's gardens after the program. Go to our Home School History Day page for details and registration information.
REGISTER NOW for Georgetown Summer 2009 History Weeks! Held late June-August, these "summer camp" weeks offer a fun approach to American history -- children experience a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities that bring to life 175 years of American history and teach about the natural environment. Children help cook and sample snacks and drinks of times past, try on period clothing, explore the historic garden, plant their own garden, play historic games, paint watercolor landscapes, go on an archaeological expedition, and much more! The week ends with an early American "parlor party" that children host for parents and friends! Eight camp weeks with 5 topics are designed for ages 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Go to our Summer Programs page for details and registration information.
For Families!
Did you know that Dolley Madison's favorite ice cream was oyster ice cream or that people enjoyed drinking chocolate because the chocolate bar wasn't created until 1847? Adults and children will travel 200 years ago to learn who enjoyed the same yummy treats that we do today and then enjoy sampling some delicious treats! Upcoming Programs: The cost is $15 per child and $10 per adult and advanced registration and payment are required. Please click here for information on how to register.
Enjoy the taste of history! Expand your taste by enjoying beverages offered during the Federal Period. Meet with experts who will share history, tasting advice, and comparisons to the present-day. The Museum will be open during the event for self-guided tours, along with stationed docents to explain the history, art, and decorative objects within the house and the Federal Period. Check back soon for details on upcoming programs! The cost is $20 per adult and advanced registration and payment are required. Please click here for information on how to register.
Celebrate fashion history with guests of all ages during this special full-weekend opening in concert with the Dupont-Kalorama Museum Walk, that features 10 museums open to the public! Dumbarton House is situated in the East Village of historic Georgetown, just a few blocks from the heart of Dupont-Kalorama. This weekend at Dumbarton House, enjoy a self-guided museum tour and costumed-themed activities such as block printing and turban-making. Both days, picnic in the lovely north garden, and enjoy period music, from 12-2pm, performed by the Tasker's Chance (Saturday), and The Martin Family (Sunday), playing lively selections from the late 18th and 19th Centuries (please note that on Sunday, the Museum will not open until 1:00pm, but the grounds will be open). Saturday only, observe a master Fiber Artist in weaving action. Sunday only, meet stylish "Dolley Madison" - the fashion icon of her day - in person! Exhibition: "Preparing for the Ball: Costume of the Early Nation" (through July 4th) features clothing and accessories from 1775-1825. Take the Washington City Paper Challenge! Snap a photo of yourself at FIVE or more of the Dupont-Kalorama Museum Walk sites and enter to win a prize pack valued at over $400. Send photos to contests@washingtoncitypaper.com
Cotillion Classes: From Etiquette to Netiquette Every Sunday from Oct. 18-Nov. 22 from 1-3pm, with Nov. 22 being the final class from 1-4pm. "Oh, be-ha-v-e!" teased Mike Myers as 20th-century British spy Austen Powers calling mock attention to inappropriate conduct from his randy peers. It is, perhaps, still a point well made, albeit not one with a pointed finger. Young folks will experience the Museum and its collection as a backdrop to understanding the foundation of basic courtesies, from conduct on the dance floor to the dining table. Among the hot topics for review by budding 'tweens:
The "time traveling" instructors for the series are the veteran educator team, "The American Ladies," Jackie Geschickter and Pat Sowers who each have a collective history of working with young people spanning...decades (now, it wouldn't be polite to say how many, would it?). These ladies are dedicated to passing on the lessons of the past, such as that which our first president, George Washington, advised his nephew (in a handwritten note, we note), "...as the first impressions are generally the most lasting, your doings now may mark the leading traits of your character through life. It is therefore absolutely necessary if you mean to make any figure upon the stage, that you should take the first steps right." Local Washington, DC young folks aged 10-12 are invited to accept the challenge of Lord Alfred Tennyson, "The greater the man the greater the courtesy." For questions or to register, please contact: education@DumbartonHouse.org, or 202-337-2288 x450.
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Dumbarton at Dusk: Curator's Tours
Discover Dumbarton House's Federal Period and decorative arts collection while enjoying your brown bag lunch! A bi-monthly series presented by Dumbarton House staff and guest scholars who share the stories of selected objects in an informal discussion about the history and use of the object.
Chamber Music Concert Series
Tasting History: Tasting Series for Families
