ATTRACTIONS (continued) SEE & DO 1610 H St. NW (202) 842-0917 whitehousehistory.org/ decatur-house w Downtown " Farragut North, Farragut West FDR Memorial This dedication to Franklin D. Roosevelt honors the late president’s optimism and courage as a leader during the Great Depression and WWII. 400 W Basin Dr. SW (202) 426-6841 nps.gov/fdrm w National Mall " Smithsonian DC Black Pride Celebrates the African American, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Held annually during Memorial Day weekend. (202) 737-5767 dcblackpride.org w DC Metro Area Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience DC History Center Welcoming visitors to explore and connect with local DC history through three exhibits within the historic Carnegie Library. 801 K St. NW (202) 516-1363 dchistory.org w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center See what it’s like to stand in the shadow of the largest creatures to have walked the earth. Meet over 80 life-size specimens. 524 Rhode Island Ave. Washingtondinosalive exhibit.com/washington-dc w Brookland " Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood Federal Bureau of Investigation Dumbarton House DC Jazz Festival Takes over DC with 150+ concerts in 40+ venues citywide, including DC JazzFest at The Wharf happening summer 2024. (202) 800-8230 dcjazzfest.org w Capitol Riverfront " Navy Yard-Ballpark Explore life in the early days of the American republic at this hidden gem, a fine 1799 house in Georgetown. Full details and programming on website. 2715 Q St. NW (202) 337-2288 dumbartonhouse.org w Georgetown " Dupont Circle An open-to-the-public self-guided tour at the FBI Headquarters. The tour features interactive multimedia exhibits, content and artifacts. 935 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washingtonfbi.gov w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Folger Shakespeare Library Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial DCBX An entertainment and lifestyle brand bringing culturally diverse and inclusive live events to any city to serve consumers of Latin culture. 1235 W St. NE Washingtondcbx.org w DC Metro Area " Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood GUIDE Visit the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial to celebrate the General and 34th U.S. President’s dedication to liberty, security and peace. 540 Independence Ave. SW (202) 296-0004 nps.gov/ddem/index.htm w National Mall " L'Enfant Plaza Explore Shakespeare and his world in performances, exhibits, podcasts and more with the Folger, home to the world’s largest Shakespeare collection. 201 E Capitol St. SE (202) 544-7077 folger.edu w Capitol Hill " Capitol South, Union Station Ford's Theatre Emancipation Memorial VISIT ORS DEA Museum OFFICIAL Bringing you a unique look at America’s connection to drugs and the work of the Drug Enforcement Administration around the world. 700 Army Navy Dr. Arlington, VA 22202 (202) 307-3463 deamuseum.org w Virginia " Pentagon City Built almost entirely with funds donated by former slaves, this bronze statue shows Lincoln with the Emancipation Proclamation in his hand. Lincoln Park (202) 690-5155 nps.gov/places/000/ emancipation-memorial.htm w Capitol Hill " Eastern Market The site of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, this is a working theater, historical monument, world-class museum and learning center. Ad page 81 511 10th St. NW (202) 347-4833 fords.org w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, Gallery Pl-Chinatown Events DC Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America Hidden gem with replicas of Holy Land shrines and Roman catacombs, stunning gardens and daily tours. Meeting rooms plus 250-guest event space. 1400 Quincy St. NE (202) 526-6800 myfranciscan.org w Brookland " Brookland-CUA Decatur House on Lafayette Square 58 The first neighbor to the White House in 1818, now the National Center for White House History. Rental space available. The face of conventions, sports, entertainment and cultural events proudly offered by the nation’s capital. 801 Mount Vernon Pl. NW (202) 249-3000 eventsdc.com w Downtown " Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center
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