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Music and Book Launch - Happy Birthday Mr. Lincoln: An Inaugural Celebration
Saturday, January 17, 2009
7:00 PM
Location: Pen Arts Building
NLAPW hosts its third in a series of pre-Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration events with the launch of its book Happy Birthday, Mr. Lincoln. Grace Reid plays pieces from the newly released book, while others will read poetry and provide a choral performance.
Lincoln 2.0 Inaugural Ball
Sunday, January 18, 2009
8:00 PM
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum
Prepare for the final countdown to Inauguration Day and the kick off of a four-month tribute to President Abraham Lincoln by toasting Barack Obama - or "Lincoln 2.0" - in the actual location where Abraham Lincoln himself was feted in 1865.
MLK Day and Inaugural Interfaith EcoTour
Monday, January 19, 2009
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Northwest Massachusetts Avenue Corridor
Join Wholeness for Humanity for a leisurely five-mile bike ride (or bus) down the Northwest Massachusetts Avenue corridor. Get a first-hand look at the environmental achievements and theosophy from six major faith organizations in the DC area.
Author Lecture and Book Signing - Obama: The Historic Campaign in Photographs
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: National Museum of American History
Get a fresh look at Obama's 18-month-long campaign from the Old State Capitol in Springfield to Election Night 2008 when Deborah Willis discusses her new book Obama: The Historic Campaign in Photographs, featuring 150 color images.
Capitol Hill
Nestled next to the U.S. Capitol grounds, this historic district offers a virtual museum of architectural styles - from Federal to Beaux-Arts. You'll also find unique shopping and dining experiences throughout the community, including a local favorite, Eastern Market.
Lafayette Square
The White House is only one of the historic houses in this early Washington neighborhood. You'll discover distinguished buildings, architecture, and sculpture that reflect the proud history of the city and the nation.
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Madame Tussauds Washington, DC
Welcome Madame Tussauds' newest figure - Obama! - on Saturday, January 17! At Madame Tussauds, visitors are sent on a unique journey through the realms of history, power, and fame. The museum-style ropes and poles have gone so guests can truly get up close and personal with A-list celebrities, sports legends, political heavyweights, and historical icons. |
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This month we want to thank
MARPAT Foundation for its generous support of Cultural Tourism DC. |
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