Georgetown Walking Tour: War of 1812

Dumbarton House 2715 Q St NW, Washington

Join Dwane Starlin, member of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides, for a tour de force of Georgetown during the “Second Revolutionary War”! Visit & view the part of Georgetown that was part of the conflict that finally established the United States as a country and not just a former British colony. Tickets include a tour of Dumbarton House. Note: This walking tour does not include access inside any other sites. DETAILS: •Meet at the corner of Q and 27th Streets, NW (by the east garden gates of the Dumbarton House, the tour will start at 12:00 pm sharp. It will take place rain or shine and will last 2 hours. •You are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. They are $20; cash or check only on the day of tour. •Children 3 years or younger are free, but must be in a stroller. No pets please. •Tour ends at Francis Scott Key Park at 34th & M Streets, NW.

Revolutionary War Camp: Washington’s Generals

Anderson House 2118 Massachusetts Avenue, NW,, Washington

*Camp is full* The American Revolution Institute is pleased to announce Revolutionary War Camp Washington’s Generals, a day camp for boys and girls about the leaders who brought the patriots to victory. During the week, campers will learn about the daily challenges of generals along with the men and women who aided and influenced them throughout the Revolutionary War. Campers will dress in period officer costumes they get to keep and enjoy hands-on activities, including sewing military sashes, practicing drill musters, writing with quill pens and ink, cooking with eighteenth-century recipes, and learning how to dance. The camp will conclude with an open house for parents and friends to see demonstrations of what campers learned during the week. $400. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE For more information and to register, please contact Catherine Harris, museum education manager, at charris@societyofthecincinnati.org or 202.495.7127.

Dive into Dumbarton

Dumbarton House 2715 Q St NW, Washington

Dive into Dumbarton and grow your little ones love of history! This 10-week summer program is 45-minute and is geared towards children ages 3-5 and their parent/caregiver. Each week, take a mini-tour of our historic property, then interact with fun activities, crafts, and games. June 7 – August 9, 2018, Thursdays, 10am $5/child, FREE/Family Museum Members *Parents/caregivers must remain with child/children throughout the program

Samson & Delilah

Phillips Collection 1600 21st St NW, Washington

A 2009 Australian film by indigenous director Warwick Thornton, Samson & Delilah was filmed in a remote Aboriginal community near Alice Springs. Described as a "survival love story,” Samson and Delilah's world is an isolated community in the Central Australian desert. When tragedy strikes they embark on a journey of survival. Lost, unwanted, and alone they discover that life isn't always fair, but love never judges. The film won the Caméra d'Or at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated as Australia’s official entry in the 2009 Academy Awards Best Foreign Language Film category. See link to buy a ticket.