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Washington, DC History & Culture
A non-profit community organization.
Experience the History and Culture of Washington, DC - and the world!
Washington, DC History & Culture
A non-profit community organization.
Experience the History and Culture of Washington, DC - and the world!
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We look forward to seeing you - thanks!
Robert Kelleman
rkelleman@yahoo.com
202-821-6325 (text only)
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See all- In-Person Special Tour: Josiah Henson Museum & Park and the Archeological Site5900 Executive Blvd, North Bethesda, MD
RSVPs ARE OPEN!
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE SIGNING UP. A reservation fee is required to attend to reserve your spot(s) that includes your pre-paid admission to the museum. This payment must be paid when you RSVP. Further details are below.
To celebrate and reflect upon Emancipation Day in Maryland (observed on November 1st), the day a new Constitution ended the institution of slavery in Maryland on November 1, 1864, we will be visiting several historical sites in Maryland.
We begin these visits by taking a tour of the Josiah Henson Museum & Park, the former plantation property of Isaac Riley where Reverend Josiah Henson was enslaved. The docent-led tour includes the house and the archeological site where archeological work is ongoing; see https://montgomeryparks.org/activities/history-in-the-parks/archaeology/.
Josiah Henson Museum & Park is a historic resource of local, state, national and international significance because of its association with Reverend Henson, whose 1849 autobiography, The Life of Josiah Henson, Formerly a Slave, Now an Inhabitant of Canada inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe’s landmark novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin. The Park contains the historic Riley/Bolten House (ca. 1800-1815) and its attached log kitchen (ca.1850-51). Ongoing archaeological excavations seek to find where Josiah Henson may have lived on the site.
The Josiah Henson Museum & Park is part of the National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom program.
DAY & TIME: Saturday, 10/29/24, 10:15am-12:30pm, with an optional lunch afterwards (off-site).
LOCATION: The museum does not have a parking lot; free parking is available only at Wall Local Park, 5900 Executive Blvd., N Bethesda (that shares a parking lot with the Kennedy-Shriver Aquatic Center). If you drive, set your GPS for the 5900 Executive Blvd. address. Once parked, come to the playground which has a blue jungle gym. You really can't miss it. From there, we will walk to museum.
METRO: The Red Line Metro stop at North Bethesda is 0.6 miles away, and Ride On Route 26 has a stop within 50 yards of the Visitor Center. Let me know if you're coming by Metro so we will meet you at the Visitor Center.
There is limited accessible parking onsite of three spots only.
HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT: RSVP on Meetup. You are welcome to bring two guests must pay for them at the time you pay for yourself, as follows:
Yourself only: $8.00
Yourself and 1 guest: $16.00
Yourself and 2 guests: $24.00Go to Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/us/home
Send your fee to savemytourspot@gmail.comNote: Your pre-paid fee includes the admission fee to the museum that I will pay to the museum on the day of the visit and covers operational costs. When you make your payment, please note which tour you're reserving.
REFUNDS: If the event is cancelled (due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances), a full refund will be made.
10:15am: There is very limited accessible parking at the site itself. If you're driving, you have to park in the the lot at 5900 Executive Blvd. We will meet and greet at Wall Local Park Playground. right next to the playground. We will walk to the Visitor Center at 10:30.
10:45-11am: Arrival and check-in at the Visitor Center.
11:00am-12:00pm: Docent-led tour that includes a 12-minute film and tour of the house.
12:00-12:30pm: Tour of the archeological site
12:30pm: Optional lunch at The Block Foodhall & Bar.
ACCESSIBILITY: The grounds and building interiors are fully accessible; however, several historical elements may not be physically accessible. Park staff will assist in providing equivalent interpretation when requested.
HEALTH PRECAUTIONS: This indoor tour is mask-friendly. On the day of the tour, if you wake up not feeling well, please stay home and let me know.
WALKING: Total walking for this tour is around 1.5 miles if you want to walk to lunch and then back to your car. Without lunch, it is under 1/2 mile. Please dress appropriately for walking and the weather.
Links are posted in the comments for materials on Josiah Henson that can help you prepare for the visit.
REFUNDS: A refund will be given if the event organizer or the site cancels.
Thank you! I hope to see you for what promises to be a remarkable tour as we start our celebration of Emancipation Day in Maryland!
MaryBeth
- Winslow Homer and the American Experience - Art History LivestreamLink visible for attendees
Winslow Homer and the American Experience - Art History Livestream
We invite you to join us for a look into the fascinating life and career of iconic American artist Winslow Homer.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Winslow Homer is one of the most popular and important artists in American history. Following the Civil War the United States experienced increased industrialization and urbanization (the Gilded Age) yet Homer’s paintings captured the innocence of daily rural American life.
This is one of a series of educational and entertaining art history programs focusing on “the American Experience”, the history of the United States through the context of American art: painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, furniture, fashion, etc.
We’ll also periodically explore the relationship between American art history and a variety of other cultural mediums such as music, literature, dance, food, religion, economics, politics, sports, radio, television, film, plus much more!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0zyQB00TfoWinslow Homer (February 24, 1836 - September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects. He is considered one of the foremost painters of 19th-century America and a preeminent figure in American art in general.
Largely self-taught, Homer began his career working as a commercial illustrator. He subsequently took up oil painting and produced major studio works characterized by the weight and density he exploited from the medium. He also worked extensively in watercolor, creating a fluid and prolific oeuvre, primarily chronicling his working vacations.***
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When all else fails please read and follow the directions. : )***
Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organizations Washington, DC History & Culture and Texas History & Culture.
Washington, DC History & Culture
Experience the history and culture of Washington, DC - and the world!YouTube Previously Recorded Programs:
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GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/d29491c0We look forward to seeing you. Thanks!
Robert Kelleman
rkelleman@yahoo.com
202-821-6325 (text only)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkelleman/ - In-Person Tour: The United States CapitolThe U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Washington, DC
The United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., is a symbol of the American people and our government and the meeting place of the nation's legislature, the U.S. Congress.
You're invited to take a tour of the US Capitol that includes an one-hour tour led by a Capitol professional tour guide. As part of that tour, we view a film on the Capitol in the Orientation Theater. Then, with the Capitol tour guide leading us, we visit the Crypt, the Rotunda and National Statuary Hall. The tour route is subject to change. Optional events follow the tour. Read on!
MEETUP TIME: 9:15am
LOCATION: Inside the Capitol Visitor Center, located underground on the east side of the Capitol, on First Street NE. See Map. There may be lines to get inside. The Visitor Center opens at 8:30am. Please enter the Visitor Center on your own. Be prepared to go through security. Allow yourself time to be inside by 9:15am. Review all security protocols at Know Before You Go, including Visitor Guidelines and Prohibited Items.
INSIDE THE VISITOR CENTER: Once inside, meet us at the Frederick Douglass statue. We must be in line by 9:30am. We will do the meet-and-greet while we're waiting in line. MaryBeth will provide an overview of Emancipation Hall, including the new Johnny Cash statue from Arkansas!
TOUR TIME: 9:40am-10:40am
OPTIONS AFTER THE SCHEDULED TOUR: You are welcome to stay after the guided tour for the following options.
SPECIALTY TOUR: Tickets for specialty tours are available only on the day of the tour. On the day of, I will check on tickets for the 11am Specialty Tour – Halls of the Senate. I may not be able get tickets, but I will try. See Specialty Tour description. If I get tickets, I highly encourage you to stay! This is a very special tour!
EXHIBITION HALL: We can also explore the Exhibition Hall. There is a new exhibit, "The Nation's State," that explores the traditions surrounding events such as the opening of a new Congress, inauguration, joint sessions, and holidays.
CAPITOL CAFE: If all this touring makes us hungry, we can have lunch at the Capitol Cafe that includes items inspired by the new exhibit, "The Nation's State."
GETTING THERE:
RECOMMENDED CLOSEST METRO: Capitol South
PARKING: If you choose to park and drive, feel free to explore those options on your own! :>)RESERVATION FEE FOR TOUR: This tour is limited to 12 attendees. In addition to reserving on Meetup, you must pay a $10.00 reservation fee outside of Meetup; the fee insures your spot and covers operational costs of the event. The free admission pass(es) to the docent-led tour(s) are included. You may bring 1 guest.
Yourself only: $10
Yourself and 1 guest: $20Paypal: Go to https://www.paypal.com/us/home. Send the correct amount to savemytourspot@gmail.com
When you pay, please indicate you are paying for the US Capitol Tour. If your name is different on Meetup, let me know in Paypal.
HEALTH PRECAUTIONS: The tour is mask-friendly.
ACCESSIBILITY: Visitors receive standard assisted listening devices at the conclusion of the orientation film to hear their guide while on tour. The tour moves between floors of the Capitol by using stairs. Elevators are available.
Map: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/visit/maps-and-brochures/us-capitol-map
REFUNDS: If this event is cancelled due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, refunds will be given. A request for a refund due to an attendee's cancelling will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Let me know if you have any questions! Thank you! I hope to see you on one of my favorite places to visit!
MaryBeth
- In-Person Tour: The United States CapitolThe U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Washington, DC
The United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., is a symbol of the American people and our government and the meeting place of the nation's legislature, the U.S. Congress.
You're invited to take a tour of the US Capitol that includes an one-hour tours led by a Capitol professional tour guide. As part of that tour, we view a film on the Capitol in the Orientation Theater. Then, with the Capitol tour guide leading us, we visit the Crypt, the Rotunda and National Statuary Hall. The tour route is subject to change. Optional events follow the tour. Read on!
MEETUP TIME: 9:15am
LOCATION: Inside the Capitol Visitor Center, located underground on the east side of the Capitol, on First Street NE. See Map. There may be lines to get inside. The Visitor Center opens at 8:30am. Please enter the Visitor Center on your own. Be prepared to go through security. Allow yourself time to be inside by 9:15am. Review all security protocols at Know Before You Go, including Visitor Guidelines and Prohibited Items.
INSIDE THE VISITOR CENTER: Once inside, meet us at the Frederick Douglass statue. We must be in line by 9:30am. We will do the meet-and-greet while we're waiting in line. MaryBeth will provide an overview of Emancipation Hall, including the new Johnny Cash statue from Arkansas!
TOUR TIME: 9:40am-10:40am
OPTIONS AFTER THE SCHEDULED TOUR: You are welcome to stay after the guided tour for the following options.
SPECIALTY TOUR: Tickets for specialty tours are available only on the day of the tour. On the day of, I will check on tickets for the 11am Specialty Tour – Halls of the Senate. I may not be able get tickets, but I will try. See Specialty Tour description. If I get tickets, I highly encourage you to stay! This is a very special tour!
EXHIBITION HALL: We can also explore the Exhibition Hall. There is a new exhibit, "The Nation's State," that explores the traditions surrounding events such as the opening of a new Congress, inauguration, joint sessions, and holidays.
CAPITOL CAFE: If all this touring makes us hungry, we can have lunch at the Capitol Cafe that includes items inspired by the new exhibit, "The Nation's State."
GETTING THERE:
RECOMMENDED CLOSEST METRO: Capitol South
PARKING: If you choose to park and drive, feel free to explore those options on your own! :>)RESERVATION FEE FOR TOUR: This tour is limited to 12 attendees. In addition to reserving on Meetup, you must pay a $10.00 reservation fee outside of Meetup. The fee includes your free admission pass to the docent-led tour(s) and operational costs for the event. You are welcome to bring 1 guest.
Yourself only: $10
Yourself and 1 guest: $20Paypal: Go to https://www.paypal.com/us/home. Send the correct amount to savemytourspot@gmail.com
When you pay, please indicate you are paying for the US Capitol Tour. If your name is different on Meetup, let me know that information as well.
HEALTH PRECAUTIONS: This indoor tour is mask-friendly. If you are not well on the day of the tour, please stay home and let me know.
ACCESSIBILITY: Visitors receive standard assisted listening devices at the conclusion of the orientation film to hear their guide while on tour. The tour moves between floors of the Capitol by using stairs. Elevators are available.
Map: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/visit/maps-and-brochures/us-capitol-map
REFUNDS: If this event is cancelled due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, refunds will be given. A request for a refund due to an attendee's cancelling will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Let me know if you have any questions! Thank you! I hope to see you on one of my favorite places to visit!
MaryBeth
