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You are cordially invited to Peirce Mill for a cider tasting on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at 4:00 pm (hot cider and local hard cider) with delicious, home-made cakes. Besides the libations, we will have author Garrett Peck speak about all things alcoholic, including the controversial days of Prohibition in the nation’s capital. Tickets are […]
A talk on the 1989 film Glory, and the movie's Euro-centric message in this story of former slaves fighting for the Union army.
The Nature Center in Rock Creek Park (5200 Glover Road) is hosting a special planetarium program on Saturdays and Sundays in February called "Under African Skies." Description: Sure we know about the stars and constellations in the northern hemisphere, but below the horizon each night in the southern hemisphere, there's a different view of space. […]
CAS Reads Big, in conjunction with David A. Clarke School of Law, presents authors Chris Myers Asch and George Derek Musgrove discussing Chocolate City: A History of Race and Democracy in the Nation's Capital. Asch and Musgrove will discuss the tumultuous, four-century story of race and democracy in our nation's capital. Book signing and cupcake reception […]
The Rock Creek Morris Women will return to Peirce Mill for this command performance -- dancing in the Mill as they have done for 30 years. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to watch a 400 year old tradition of Morris Dancing and singing usher in spring! Free! Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/1997079136987682/
Peirce Mill demonstrates its 19th century grist mill every second and fourth Saturday of the month from April through October from 11am to 2pm. The mill and visitors' center are also open every Friday through Sunday during the season from 10am-4pm. The mill offers free family activities on the second and fourth Saturdays, from 11 […]
Peirce Mill demonstrates its 19th century grist mill every second and fourth Saturday of the month from April through October from 11am to 2pm. The mill and visitors' center are also open every Friday through Sunday during the season from 10am-4pm. The mill offers free family activities on the second and fourth Saturdays, from 11 […]
Moe Berg Work-In-Progress Screening during the Washington Jewish Film Festival Aviva Kempner is a longtime Forest Hills resident and documentary filmmaker. Get a sneak peak at her latest work during a screening and panel discussion at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 6th at the DCJCC. Morris “Moe” Berg was an enigmatic major league baseball player who […]
Come learn about making this hand cranked frozen treat brought over from France by Dolly Madison, watch the ingredients being poured into the dasher, and learn about the brine that froze the cream. A historic recipe by Thomas Jefferson with modern adaptation will be available to take away.
An Evening of Jazz on the Plaza Wednesday, August 29, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of conversation and music in celebration of DC Jazz: Stories of Jazz Music in Washington, DC. Meet the editors and authors of this collection of original and fascinating stories about the DC Jazz scene […]
Ft. Reno Park and Alice Deal Middle School occupy land that was a mixed-race town until the 1920s. The neighborhood, called Reno or Reno City was a remnant of rural […]
Step back in time for the Heritage Day festival at historic Peirce Mill in Rock Creek Park. A blacksmith, carpenter, bluegrass music, cider press, and corn sheller will round out the demonstrations for Heritage Day. And we’ll have hands-on children’s crafts. A food truck will provide lunch options for hungry millers. The waterwheel will be […]
The annual D.C. History Conference is a collaboration between the Historical Society of Washington, D.C., George Washington University, DC Public Library, and DC Office of Public Records. Since 1973, the […]
This monthly hands-on workshop will teach people how to research the history of their DC house using primary sources in Washingtoniana. Researchers will learn to use building permits, historic maps, city directories, newspapers and other resources to find out about the building and the people associated with it. Class size is small to allow everyone […]
***Due to the government shutdown, the cider tasting at the mill will be rescheduled.*** Join Friends of Peirce Mill for a tasting of local hard cider, plus homemade snacks and […]