When it’s cold outside, the Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium is supposed to be warm inside. That hasn’t been the case lately, so the facility is closed through March 20th for repairs. While the HVAC work is under way, many Nature Center programs will continue at other locations, including Peirce Mill. February events […]
January in the Neighborhood: Free the trees, and sing to them too
Some of the January happenings around the neighborhood: The art of the sea: The last day to see Hillwood Museum’s special exhibit, Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean, is January 5th. After that, the museum itself will close for its annual deep cleaning. Hillwood will reopen in February. Happy New Year! We look forward to a new […]
December in the Neighborhood: Shop holiday markets, enjoy holiday music, and learn about Earth-like planets
The study of planets comes full circle: Carnegie Earth and Planets, the scientific institution on Broad Branch Road, has been hosting lectures for its neighbors since 2006. The subject of its December 5th lecture is a callback to the first: Do other Earth-like planets exist? The 2024 version of the talk will provide some answers. […]
November in the Neighborhood: “Mambo Italiano” at JRHS, early and local holiday shopping, and more
A few of the cultural and community neighborhood happenings in November: See a play: Mambo Italiano is a Jackson-Reed High School theater production, and any show with characters described as “a raging restaurateuer” and “a chaotic contessa” must be a delight. We’re publishing this article a few hours ahead of its debut, but you don’t […]
October in the Neighborhood: Pull weeds for free national park passes; Zombie flicks and ping pong lessons; Celebrate Halloween… and Howl-o-ween
Trade weeds for free national park passes: September 28th is National Public Lands Day, which is both a work day for volunteers in U.S. national parks, and a celebration of their service. It’s free to visit every national park on this day. In DC, the National Park Service and Rock Creek Conservancy are extending the […]
September in the Neighborhood: Community-powered celebrating, feasting, and weed wrangling
September’s neighborhood events are all about community: working together, picnicking together, playing together, and gathering together to enjoy local amenities and culture. You could do all of these things during Celebrate Van Ness Main Street on Saturday, September 14th. VNMS is teaming up with Friends of Peirce Mill and Forest Hills of DC Senior Living […]
On Sept. 14, “Celebrate Van Ness Main Street” with an artisans market, Taylor Swift and Latin dance parties, and so much more
On Saturday, September 14th, we recommend letting a neighborhood restaurant do the cooking. We say this for two reasons: You’re going to be busy checking out Celebrate Van Ness Main Street events. And supporting local businesses is in keeping with the spirit of the occasion. Van Ness Main Street is partnering with Friends of Peirce […]
August in the Neighborhood: Staycation edition
Washington, DC has an abundance of historical sites, beautiful vistas and fun activities. Some of them are quite close to home. Enjoy our national park. Rock Creek Park has a number of activities and sights for all ages… including stargazing. One Saturday each month from April through November, the National Capital Astronomers and NPS set […]
July in the Neighborhood: See Peirce Mill in action, and watch a movie and modern dance outdoors
Have you met the new miller at Peirce Mill? Friends of Peirce Mill introduced Aaron Grigsby in its summer newsletter. Former miller Jeanne Minor retired in 2022. When Grigsby isn’t at Peirce Mill, he is working at Deep Roots Milling, which grinds and sells locally grown grain at Woodson’s Mill in Virginia. That mill predates […]
June in the Neighborhood: Create by the Creek, celebrate 40 years of Politics and Prose, take a rosé tour, and watch movies under the stars
Create art, and shop and support local creatives. Peirce Mill has been inspiring artists for 200 years. On June 22nd, you’re invited to join the tradition. Create by the Creek, Friends of Peirce Mill’s annual celebration of art and community, includes free artist-led workshops and art supplies for those who want to do their own […]