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Lecture and book signing by author Francesca Cartier Brickell. Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/cartiers
Join the UDC-based Institute of Politics Policy and History and Mayor Bowser as she interviews David Rubenstein about his most recent published book, The American Story: Conversations With Master Historians. Rubenstein will sign copies of his book before the talk. Register here.
The College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES), at UDC hosts an online research seminars, Epigenomic Pathways and African American Emotional Emancipation: Cultural Strategies for Depression, with Dr. Benson Cooke, Professor of Counseling, College of Arts and Sciences. Learn more at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/causes-research-seminar-series-tickets-99246451809
UDC's Institute of Politics Policy and History begins a weekly podcast series focusing on current events through the lens of historical precedent. The first episode will air June 11, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher. Titled “Still Standing: Enduring Businesses/Entrepreneurial Survivors,” the episode will focus on the future of business and the economy in a […]
As part of the Northwest Neighbors Village’s Virtual Speaker Series, professor and architect Milton Shinberg will discuss the intersection of neuroscience and architecture, with a particular focus on the relationship […]
Rock Creek Park, Rock Creek Conservancy, LINK Strategic Partners and the Friends of Peirce Mill present a virtual discussion about the history of race in Washington, DC with Chocolate City co-author Chris Myers Asch. Learn more and register at https://publicevents.secure.force.com/volunteerEventRegisterPageBootstrap?cid=7014u000000e8Bc
As part of Northwest Neighbors Village's virtual speaker series, David Cohen presents "Bring the Wild Beauty In! How I Came to Photograph Birds from North America to Australia." Learn more and register at https://nwnv.helpfulvillage.com/events/1283
Explore the stories behind Hillwood's extraordinary gardens and celebrate the publication of a new book by Kate Markert, the executive director of Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, in a live streamed lecture. Register at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/livestream-lecture-garden-all-seasons
This talk, presented by Hillwood, will explore the rise and fall of the artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau’s popularity in the United States, including the fickle critics and the faithful amateurs. Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/livestream-lecture-bouguereau-america
Spend an autumn evening exploring the orchard at Peirce Mill and a local cidery—all from the comfort of home. Learn about the heirloom apple varieties once grown in DC from orchardist Tim Makepeace. Then let ANXO cidermaker Gregory Johnson guide you through a tasting four different ciders crafted right here in the city. This 21+ […]
During Friendship Place's Annual Symposium, panelists will discuss the journey a family may take from short-term housing to voucher-supported housing programs, and to low-cost options in the area. Discuss will focus on how non-profit organizations, advocates and corporations can work together to facilitate that journey. Learn more and register at https://friendshipplace.org/spring-symposium/
This lecture will explore the history of malachite works of art and rooms, from Russia to America, through Hillwood’s collections. Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/livestream-lecture-russian-malachite-hillwood
This illustrated talk , presented by Hillwood, will explore stories behind precious stones. Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/livestream-lecture-natures-art-stone
Explore exquisite stones and minerals that became works of art in the hands of masterful artisans. Presented by Hillwood. Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/rocks-art-chinese-tradition
For more than 100,000 years, human beings have been eating grass seeds, or grains. Two hundred years ago, Isaac Peirce built a mill along Rock Creek using a revolutionary system […]