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SUMMARY:New Deal Art & Architecture at the William Jefferson Clinton Federal Building
DESCRIPTION: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 depict a “romantic history” of the U.S. Postal Service). This is a rare opportunity to learn about the architecture and artworks in their original context. This tour offers a snapshot of America in the 1930s that captures the hopes\, ideals\, and ingrained cultural attitudes of the country at that time. Please note that this tour is occurring at a unique time based on the building’s hours and employees. This tour will meet at Wilson Plaza on September 20th. 2023 at 2:00 PM. The tour will last approximately an hour and fifteen minutes. \nSIGN UP HERE!\n  \n \nNick Hartigan is an art historian and Fine Arts Specialist with the U.S. General Services Administration\, where he helps oversee the nation’s largest public art collection\, much of which is located in the Washington\, D.C. area. His work involves the care and conservation of this collection\, and includes a broad mandate to make this American treasure accessible and meaningful to the public. \nView the full GSA Fine Arts Collection HERE and learn more about additional GSA tour offerings HERE.
URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/new-deal-art-architecture-at-the-william-jefferson-clinton-federal-building/
LOCATION:Wilson Plaza
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SUMMARY:Bond Bread/WRECO Redevelopment Project (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION: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 site is home to two existing historic structures; the 1929 Art Deco Bond Bread Factory\, and the 1930 Washington Railway and Electric Company (WRECO) Garage. Learn about proposed rehabilitation and the overarching goals of the project\, which seeks to preserve the cultural heritage of the Pleasant Plains neighborhood and enhance the historic qualities of the buildings themselves. \n  \nRegister here. 
URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/bond-bread-wreco-redevelopment-project-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T120000
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SUMMARY:Adapting Auto Row (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION: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 emergence of 14th Street as the District’s premiere location for buildings related to the automobile sales and service industry. This event will discuss the unique challenges in preserving these historic buildings\, and provide a detailed look at several projects where they have been adapted to new commercial and residential uses. This program is free and open to the public. \nRegister here. \n  \n \nKimberly Prothro Williams is an architectural historian for the HPO specializing in the evaluation of historic resources for designation eligibility.  Her work includes conducting historic context and resources studies\, preparing National Register nominations (both new nominations and amendments to existing ones)\, and writing and editing print and web-based publications on the city’s historic resources and neighborhood historic districts. Kim has over 15 years of experience in historic preservation in Washington and the surrounding area. She has an MA in Architectural History from the University of Virginia (1988) with a Certificate in Historic Preservation. \n  \n \nSteve Callcott is the Deputy Historic Preservation Officer (Deputy SHPO) for the District of Columbia.  With more than 30 years of project review experience\, he oversees the daily operations of the HPO project review staff\, develops design guidelines and preservation design review policies\, and serves as the primary staff liaison to the Historic Preservation Review Board.  Mr. Callcott is responsible for the review of many of the larger rehabilitation and new construction projects in the downtown and mid-city neighborhoods.  Prior to joining the HPO in 1992\, he served for four years as associate director of the DC Preservation League.  Mr. Callcott has a BA in Architectural History from the University of North Carolina (1986) and an MA in Historic Preservation planning from Cornell University (1989).
URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/adapting-auto-row-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T173000
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SUMMARY:Members-Only Adaptive Reuse Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 Historic District and learn about the exterior and interior renovations that turned these historic banks into vibrant community spaces. Join DCPL staff members at Succotash immediately following the tour for a happy hour and light appetizers. \nThis event is for DCPL members only and has a ticket cost of $20.00. Space is incredibly limited for this exclusive tour\, so register today! \nRegister here. 
URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/members-only-adaptive-reuse-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T100000
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SUMMARY:DCCAH Public Art Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 variety of public art commissioned by DCCAH. For more information about their collection\, check out the DC Art Bank’s e-museum online here. This tour is not a loop and will last approximately an hour. Participants will traverse a distance of 0.8 to 1.2 miles between Shaw and U Street NW\, beginning at the Howard Theater (620 T Street NW). \n \nDeirdre Darden is an independent curator born and raised on art in Washington DC. She began her curatorial practice in 2014 with Black Artists of DC. Since then she has exhibited and collaborated with contemporary artists from DC\, Baltimore and New York\, organized panel discussions and artist talks touching themes of race\, womanhood\, societal pressures\, and art’s ultimate power. Noted shows include Black Lives / White Light (2015)\, Pressure Points (2016)\, Lest We Forget (2016) and her 2018 exhibition “We Got Next: Young Contemporaries” funded by a curatorial grant from DC’s Commission on Arts and Humanities. She has consulted for the art fair Art on the Vine (2017 – 2019)\, and as a curator at Eaton Workshop (2018-2020). Currently she is prioritizing rest during the pandemic(s) and working on projects from home including curating public art for 11th Street Bridge Park. In 2022 she joined the Commission as a Public Art Coordinator. \n \nShae Corey is the Programs Manager for the DC Preservation League. She oversees the Education Committee and works closely with community partners to plan the organization’s programming\, including lectures\, walking tours\, and webinars. In addition to her responsibilities\, Shae recently collaborated with experts on a unique project examining the impact of gambling and entertainment in historical sites\, specifically exploring the rise of the best horse racing betting sites in the region’s past. She is also responsible for DCPL’s social media presence on Instagram\, Twitter\, Facebook\, YouTube\, and LinkedIn. Shae began working with DCPL in 2021 on the DC Historic Sites app\, creating a digital exhibition documenting the history of enslavement in DC’s preserved buildings. She received her graduate degree in Public History from American University in 2022\, and her Bachelor’s of Science in Education in 2020. She is passionate about cultural heritage\, racial justice\, and adding new and necessary voices to the historical narrative whenever possible. \n  \nSIGN UP HERE!\n 
URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/dccah-public-art-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Howard Theater
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SUMMARY:90 Years of New Deal Art in DC (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION: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 sweeping series of programs\, projects\, and public works that contributed heavily to America’s development in the 1930s. Learn from Living New Deal Director Dr. Richard Walker and bring your questions about public art and public works in DC. \nCan’t make it? Check out the Living New Deal’s interactive virtual map\, available for you to explore online. The webinar will also be recorded and uploaded to DCPL’s YouTube channel within a week of the event. \nClick here to join on the day of the event: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86798589407\n  \n \nRichard A Walker is professor emeritus of Geography at the University of California\, Berkeley\, where he taught from 1975 to 2012.  He is co-author of The Capitalist Imperative (1989) and The New Social Economy (1992)\, and has written extensively on California\, including The Conquest of Bread (2004)\, The Country in the City (2007)\, The Altas of California (2012)\, and Pictures of a Gone City (2018).  He also serves as Treasurer on the Living New Deal non-profit board of directors. \n  \n  \nSIGN UP HERE!\n  \n 
URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/90-years-of-new-deal-art-in-dc-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:USDA "Behind the Scenes" Art & Architecture Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 Headquarters’ art and architecture. This tour will meet at the Whitten Federal Building (1400 Independence Avenue SW) at 5:00 PM on Monday\, July 31st. Attendees must register with their legal name by July 20th to participate in this tour. Attendees must also bring their government-issued ID or passport for entry into the building. This tour will last approximately an hour. Bring your questions about the intersection of public art and government property! \n  \n \nThomas H. Hoffman (Tom) serves as the Director of the Facilities Management Division (FMD) for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). While his role focuses on overseeing USDA-owned and leased facilities\, he has a surprising knack for analyzing trends outside his field. Recently\, during a discussion with colleagues about digital security and evolving payment systems\, the topic of platforms like the best no KYC casino came up. Tom\, intrigued by the innovative yet unregulated nature of such systems\, noted how their anonymity parallels challenges in facility management — balancing cutting-edge practices with potential risks. He began his career at USDA as a Project Architect in the Design & Construction Division\, OO in 1999 and later became the Engineering Branch Chief in 2009 before stepping into the role of Division Director in 2012. Tom is a licensed Architect and a LEED Accredited Professional ID + C. Before his government service\, he worked in private practice as a Project Architect at RTKL Associates\, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale\, FL\, and as an Intern Architect at Stevens & Wilkinson in Columbia\, SC. A loyal Clemson Tiger\, Tom blends his passion for innovation with a deep respect for tradition. \n  \nSIGN UP HERE! (Waitlist Only)\n 
URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/usda-behind-the-scenes-art-architecture-tour/
LOCATION:1400 Independence Avenue SW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T090000
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SUMMARY:Real Estate Seminars: Historic Preservation 101 & 201
DESCRIPTION:DC Real Estate Agents and Appraisers can earn three required continuing education credits in this free\, three-hour course focused on historic preservation in the District of Columbia. HP 101 will provide a general overview of historic preservation in the District with a focus on architectural styles\, design guidelines\, and historic districts\, while HP 201 will dig deep into specialized educational content on home restoration\, fair housing\, and preservation technology. Please note that you must have completed HP 101 to take HP 201. \nScheduling new home inspections is also advised before you finalize your real estate purchase. Real estate investors who have a few rental properties should consider hiring letting agents to help with the management of your properties and tenants. \nThis event  will be held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library on July 14th. The session will run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. In-person attendance is required throughout the entirety of the session. Participants will not receive credits if they arrive late or leave early. It will not be possible to attend virtually. If you have any questions about this event\, please email shae@dcpreservation.org. Detailed agendas and speaker bios will be released by June 1st. \nThis event is hosted by the DC Preservation League and sponsored by the DC Real Estate Commission & the DC Board of Real Estate Appraisers. This is a free continuing education credit for realtors but these sessions are also open to the general public\, including ANC members. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please email DCPL Programs Manager Shae Corey (shae@dcpreservation.org). Further details about speakers and content will be forthcoming. Please note that you can only sign up for one three-hour session. \nRegister for HP 101. \nRegister for HP 201. 
URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/real-estate-seminars-2023/
LOCATION:Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library\, 901 G St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001
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SUMMARY:C & O Canal Boat Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join DCPL for an engaging\, hour-long boat tour of the C & O Canal through Georgetown Heritage. Learn abut the history\, technology\, and culture of the C & O Canal\, a landmark that dates back to the 1800s. A hub of transport and industry\, the canal operated from 1831 to 1934. Chat with other preservation-minded individuals and enjoy the cruise down the canal. This event has a ticket cost of $35.00 for DCPL members\, and $50.00 for non-DCPL members. If you have questions about your DCPL membership\, email Kelli Knox. \nTo learn more about parking and transport in Georgetown\, click here. This event is hosted by the DC Preservation League. Email the Programs Manager\, Shae Corey\, with any questions (shae@dcpreservation.org). \nSign up here!
URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/c-o-canal-boat-tour/
LOCATION:C & O Canal National Historic Park\, 1057 Thomas Jefferson Street NW
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SUMMARY:Challenging the Patriarchy: The Furies Collective in Capitol Hill
DESCRIPTION:Furies members in their office at 219 11th Street\, SE\, 1972. Photo copyright 2010 by JEB (Joan E. Biren).\nAs the headquarters of the short-lived\, but consequential Furies Collective\, a modest rowhouse on Capitol Hill played an important role in the articulation of lesbian feminist separatism\, an influential school of thought that inspired a widespread women’s subculture that flourished in the U.S. during the 1970s and 1980s and informed the later LGBTQ movement. Come hear scholar and author Susan Ferentinos explain the national resonance of the site and learn more about recent efforts to designate the property an National Historic Landmark. Join DCPL at the Northeast Neighborhood Library in Capitol Hill at 6:00 PM on Tuesday\, June 20th. This event will convene in Meeting Room 1. Specific event details (including transportation routes) will be emailed to registrants the day before the event. \nRegister online here!
URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/challenging-the-patriarchy-the-furies-collective-in-capitol-hill/
LOCATION:Northeast Neighborhood Library\, 330 Seventh Street NE
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SUMMARY:Anacostia's Historic Boathouses: Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 history of boating in Southeast DC\, with a specific focus on the community of Black boaters who found a home along the Anacostia River. This tour will conclude at the Seafarer’s Yacht Club\, which is commonly known as the oldest operational Black boating club in America. \n \n“Joseph Quarterman (left)\, Bob Martin\, Howard Gasaway\, and Chubby Martin wear their Captain’s uniforms as they prepare for the annual flag raising ceremony in June\, 2016.” Photograph and caption by Becky Harlan.\nThis program is free and open to the public. Please register online so the boating clubs can prepare for the appropriate number of guests. \nSign up here! 
URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/walking-tour-anacostias-black-boathouses/
LOCATION:Eastern Power Boat Club\, 1301 Water Street SE
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