World Pride: LGBTQ+ Walking Tour in Dupont Circle (June 6th)
Dupont CircleCelebrate Pride on a walking tour of queer historic places in the Dupont Circle neighborhood with representatives from the Rainbow History Project, the DC Preservation League, and the DC Office of Planning, Historic Preservation Office. This history is local, but by nature of being in the nation’s capital, ties into larger narratives, debates, and attacks ... Read more
In the Garden: Part of the Poetry Garden Series
Tudor Place Historic House & Garden 1644 31st Street NW, Washington DCFor over 178 years, the Tudor Place garden has evolved from agricultural uses to recreational and ornamental purposes, reflecting the growth and changes both in Georgetown and the rest of the nation. Each generation of the house's owners preserved original design elements as well as many of the earliest plantings, while adapting the landscape to ... Read more
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens Tour
Kenilworth Aquatic Park 1550 Anacostia Ave NEJoin the DC Preservation League and the Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens to visit this Northeast oasis hidden behind trees and cattails. Learn about the history of this unique National Park, including the people that helped develop it, the wildlife found in the park, and the importance of ongoing conservation efforts. Sign up here to join the ... Read more
Franciscan Monastery Garden Tour & Picnic (Member Only)
Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land 1400 Quincy Street NE, Washington, DCThe Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America has functioned as a site of religious refuge in DC for over 125 years. It's gardens were developed in the early 20th Century and include replicas of Holy Land Shrines alongside over a thousand roses, azaleas, and perennials on the 42 acre site. Also on the ... Read more