Events/Things To Do

The Petersen House is known as the place where President Lincoln died. But have you ever wondered about the people who lived there? Ford’s Education introduces you to the people who lived in the Petersen Boarding House and their neighbors. Learn how the house became a national historic site and museum. Explore primary sources and first-person perspectives as we go inside the Petersen House. Session is 30 minutes plus time for Q&A. Recommended for grades 3 and up.

https://www.fords.org/for-teachers/programs/distance-learning/inside-the-petersen-house/?date=2020-10-01&utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=092220-7pm%3AMKTAppeal%3ASavetheDateforVirtualEvents(Press)&utm_content=version_A

First Runnings is an interview series at the Heurich House, hosted by Phil Runco.

Phil Runco will lead a discussion of all things current in the beer industry: the good, the bad, and the unexpected on Thursday, September 24th from 6-7pm. Every brewery in the nation has been deeply affected by COVID-19 and some have pivoted in completely unique ways.

Usually Phil would ask the hard hitting questions in home of DC’s Historic Brewmaster, Christian Heurich, but due to local guidelines, we’ll hold this event virtually – with the option to live stream it with us during our Castle Garden happy hour, 1921.

Ask Jenna is partnering with Boating in DC to create DC’s first boat-in movie night on Friday, September 25th. Featuring Remember the Titans, the night will offer a physically-distanced on-the-water movie experience. Guests can select kayaks or canoes and have the option to add dinner. The movie will begin promptly at 8PM.

Information:

· Location: Thompson Boat Center in Georgetown

· Date: September 25, at 8PM (open at 7:10 with staggered boat launching times for safety)

· Link: https://boatingindc.com/boat-in-movie-night/

· Cost: $65-$80 per person

How did people around the United States feel after the death of President Abraham Lincoln? What did they say? Ford’s Education examines primary sources to reveal how individuals reacted to a time of uncertainty following Lincoln’s assassination. Recommended for grades 5 and up.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApd-uupjkqGdI1t0ODrXcOfG56ytV0g2m5/?utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=092220-7pm%3AMKTAppeal%3ASavetheDateforVirtualEvents(Press)&utm_content=version_A

Ford’s Theatre and The National Mall and Memorial Parks explore what Washington, D.C., was like for President Lincoln and how the city has grown and changed over time. Examine places that mattered to Lincoln during his lifetime and places where he matters to us today, including the U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and Ford’s Theatre. In this interactive program, participants will look closely at historic and contemporary images of Washington, D.C., including maps, photographs and illustrations. This session is 45 minutes.

https://streamablelearning.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4WhknGStTLWqIdXiAqr7tg/?utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=092220-7pm%3AMKTAppeal%3ASavetheDateforVirtualEvents(Press)&utm_content=version_A

The Petersen House is known as the place where President Lincoln died. But have you ever wondered about the people who lived there? Ford’s Education introduces you to the people who lived in the Petersen Boarding House and their neighbors. Learn how the house became a national historic site and museum. Explore primary sources and first-person perspectives as we go inside the Petersen House. Session is 30 minutes plus time for Q&A. Recommended for grades 3 and up.

https://www.fords.org/for-teachers/programs/distance-learning/inside-the-petersen-house/?date=2020-10-01&utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=092220-7pm%3AMKTAppeal%3ASavetheDateforVirtualEvents(Press)&utm_content=version_A

HalfSmoke, located in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, DC at 651 Florida Avenue, NW, 20001, is hosting a dog-friendly happy hour benefiting Rural Dog Rescue this Monday, October 19, from 5-7 PM.

Representatives from the rescue will be on-hand along with two dogs, which will be available for adoption. The event is free, and open to the public.  Kathryn Brash, a local sketch artist, will be providing 4×6 pet portraits for attendees.

Additionally, 5% of food & drink sales from guests dining on the 35-seat patio will be donated back to the rescue.  WoofBowl Dog Food Truck will also park outside the restaurant and has generously agreed to donate 100% of the sales from their Pupkin Spice Lattes (sold at the truck) to the rescue as well.

HalfSmoke, located in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, DC at 651 Florida Avenue, NW, 20001, invites guests to take part in one of Mexico’s great traditions, The Day of the Dead.

On Wednesday, October 28, at 6 p.m., HalfSmoke will host a Dia de los Muertos sugar-skull painting class on its 34-seat outdoor patio.  Tickets are priced at $25 per person, and must be purchased in advance to ensure social distancing: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/day-of-the-dead-paint-night-paint-skulls-with-spr-don-julio-tickets-125660559115.

The three-hour class will include step-by-step instructions, paint and one sugar skull per person.  Guests will also receive a complimentary Don Julio cocktail, the La Catrina, which is made from a combination of Don Julio tequila, charred grapefruit, cinnamon, lime, simple syrup and egg whites.