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August Brown Bag Lecture Series: Carole L. Herrick
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Location: VFW Building, Ketchum Hall
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society proudly presents its annual August Brown Bag Lecture Series. This year’s series will allow four authors to share the remarkable history of Washington, DC and the U.S. Capitol. Today hear Carole L. Herrick.

Music and Social Event: Phillips after 5
Thursday, August 21, 2008
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: The Phillips Collection
For five weeks, The Phillips Collection will transform its Thursday extended hours with a variety of special programming! Enjoy live music and conversation over a chilled glass of wine at the cash bar, and immerse yourself in modern art with three special exhibitions.

2008 Native American Student Artist Exhibition - Circle of Empowerment: Education, Language, Culture, Tradition
Friday, August 22, 2008 - Monday, September 22, 2008
Location: National Museum of the American Indian
This exhibit presents the winning artwork and writing from the 4th Native American Student Artist Competition, themed Circle of Empowerment: Education, Language, Culture, Tradition.

Walking Tour - The Lincoln Memorial: Platform for a Dream
Saturday, August 23, 2008
11:00 AM

Location: Lincoln Memorial
Walk to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the March on Washington. Hear how Dr. Robert Moten gave the keynote dedication address, learn about the events that led to Marian Anderson’s concert before an audience of 50,000 people, and more!


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Downtown
Located between the White House and the Capitol, historic Downtown is where the old and new blend in a lively rhythm of sights and sounds. Here's where you'll find the city's newest arts, dining, sports, and entertainment scene along with world-renowned theaters, museums, and memorials.

Georgia Avenue
Historic Georgia Avenue is a neighborhood rich in Civil War history and African American heritage. Visit Fort Stevens, the only Civil War fort in Washington to see military action, and tour nearby National Museum of Health and Medicine. You can also explore historic Howard University, the first university open to African Americans in the South.






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  National Park Service - National Mall and Memorial Parks  
 
National Park Service - National Mall and Memorial Parks
Don't miss the Burning of Washington bus tour on Sunday, August 24! Officially established in 1965, National Mall & Memorial Parks contains some of the oldest protected park lands in the National Park Service. Its sprawling lands include the Mall and the public promenade extending from Third Street near the Capitol to 14th Street.
 
 


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