Public Events at the Library of Congress

The Library of Congress offers these events to the public at its Washington, D.C. location free of charge, except where otherwise noted. Schedules are subject to change. Check back to this site for the latest information. Individuals requiring accommodations for this event are requested to submit a request at least five business days in advance by contacting (202) 707-6362 or [email protected].

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Exhibition — World War I: American Artists View the Great War

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

Exhibition — America Reads

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

Tour — Public Tours of the Jefferson Building

10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
Location: Ground Floor Visitors' Theater.
Contact: (202) 707-8000

Books and Beyond — The life of Louisa Catherine Adams

Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Historian Louisa Thomas will discuss and sign her new book Louisa: The Extraordinary Life of Mrs. Adams (Penguin Press, April, 2016).
Location: Montpelier Room, 06 floor, JMB - James Madison Building Building
Contact: (202) 707-5221

Film — We Still Live Here | As Nutayunean

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
This film tells a remarkable story of language recovery and cultural revival by the Wampanoag of Southeastern Massachusetts. Their ancestors ensured the survival of the Pilgrims in New England, and lived to regret it. Now, contemporary Wampanoag people are asserting in their Native tongue, As NutayuneanWe Still Live Here. Watch the film trailer here http://www.makepeaceproductions.com/video-wamp-trailer.html
Location: Pickford Theater, 03 floor, JMB - James Madison Building Building
Contact: (202) 707-0947

Event — International Writing Programs Reading

4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Program residents read selections of their work and participate in a moderated discussion with Christopher Merrill, director of the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa.
Location: Mumford Room, 06 floor, JMB - James Madison Building Building
Contact: (202) 707-6385

Lecture — Honoring John Coltrane

7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Multi-instrumentalist, composer and author Andrew White gives a talk honoring the 90th birthday of the jazz legend John Coltrane. Tickets required.
Location: Montpelier Room, 06 floor, JMB - James Madison Building Building
Contact: (202) 707-5502

Film — "Highlights from The Johnny Cash Show" (ABC, 1969-1971)

7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The ABC television network approached country music icon Johnny Cash to host his own musical variety show after the great success of his two live prison albums, "At Folsom Prison" and "At San Quentin." The resulting series ran for 58 episodes and featured dozens of the top folk and country musicians of the day.This compilation of highlights from the show came from the Librarys recently acquired Marty Stuart Archives Collection Library of Congress and was digitally preserved and curated by Bill Rush of the Video Preservation Lab at the Packard Campus.
Location: Packard Campus Theater, Packard Campus Building
Contact: (202) 707-9994

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All Public Events for November 2016

Books and Beyond

The life of Louisa Catherine Adams

November 3, 2016, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Historian Louisa Thomas will discuss and sign her new book Louisa: The Extraordinary Life of Mrs. Adams (Penguin Press, April, 2016).
Location: Montpelier Room, 06 floor, JMB - James Madison Building Building
Contact: (202) 707-5221

The Man Who Built the Nations Capital

November 10, 2016, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Former diplomat and D.C. historian John Richardson will discuss and sign his new biography on Boss Shephard (Ohio University Press, 2016).
Location: Montpelier Room, 06 floor, JMB - James Madison Building Building
Contact: (202) 707-5221

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Concert

"Rhonda Vincent and the Rage in Concert"  SOLD OUT

November 4, 2016, 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Rhonda Vincent and the Rage return to Culpeper for this already sold-out concert. The Wall Street Journal has called Rhonda Vincent "The New Queen of Bluegrass." She has garnered three Grammy Award nominations and has been named the International Bluegrass Music Associations female vocalist of the year.
Location: Packard Campus Theater, Packard Campus Building
Contact: (202) 707-9994

Pianist Sandro Bartoli

November 19, 2016, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Pianist Sandro Ivo Bartoli pays homage to the great Italian composer and pianist Ferruccio Busoni on the occasion of his 150th birthday at 2 p.m. Tickets are required.
Location: Coolidge Auditorium, GR floor, TJB - Thomas Jefferson Building Building
Contact: (202) 707-5502

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Jeff Kinney Book Talk & Signing

November 1, 2016, 10 a.m. - Noon
Jeff Kinney launches his world tour and debuts his new book, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down," followed by a book signing.
Location: Coolidge Auditorium, GR floor, TJB - Thomas Jefferson Building Building
Contact: (202) 70(202)707-1951

International Writing Programs Reading

November 3, 2016, 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Program residents read selections of their work and participate in a moderated discussion with Christopher Merrill, director of the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa.
Location: Mumford Room, 06 floor, JMB - James Madison Building Building
Contact: (202) 707-6385

Conversations with African Poets and Writers

November 4, 2016, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Mauritian writer Shenaz Patel will read selections of her work and participate in a moderated discussion with Eve Ferguson, Africa Area Specialist in the African and Middle Eastern Division.
Location: African/Middle Eastern Reading Room, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6385

The Unacknowledged History of Black Creators and Black Characters in Comic Books

November 7, 2016, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
A panel discussion at the Library of Congress on Nov. 7 will explore the history of black characters, images and creators in comic books. African-American-related comics and cartoons from the Library of Congress collections will be on view for the event.
Location: Mumford Room, 06 floor, JMB - James Madison Building Building
Contact: (202) 707-3827

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Exhibition

World War I: American Artists View the Great War

November 1, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

America Reads

November 1, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

World War I: American Artists View the Great War

November 2, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

America Reads

November 2, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

World War I: American Artists View the Great War

November 3, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

America Reads

November 3, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

World War I: American Artists View the Great War

November 4, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

America Reads

November 4, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

World War I: American Artists View the Great War

November 5, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

America Reads

November 5, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

World War I: American Artists View the Great War

November 7, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

America Reads

November 7, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

World War I: American Artists View the Great War

November 8, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

America Reads

November 8, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

World War I: American Artists View the Great War

November 9, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

America Reads

November 9, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

World War I: American Artists View the Great War

November 10, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

America Reads

November 10, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

World War I: American Artists View the Great War

November 11, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

America Reads

November 11, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

World War I: American Artists View the Great War

November 12, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

America Reads

November 12, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

World War I: American Artists View the Great War

November 14, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

America Reads

November 14, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

World War I: American Artists View the Great War

November 15, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

America Reads

November 15, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

World War I: American Artists View the Great War

November 16, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

America Reads

November 16, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

World War I: American Artists View the Great War

November 17, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

America Reads

November 17, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

World War I: American Artists View the Great War

November 18, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

America Reads

November 18, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

World War I: American Artists View the Great War

November 19, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

America Reads

November 19, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

World War I: American Artists View the Great War

November 21, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

America Reads

November 21, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

World War I: American Artists View the Great War

November 22, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

America Reads

November 22, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

World War I: American Artists View the Great War

November 23, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

America Reads

November 23, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

World War I: American Artists View the Great War

November 24, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

America Reads

November 24, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

World War I: American Artists View the Great War

November 25, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

America Reads

November 25, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

World War I: American Artists View the Great War

November 26, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

America Reads

November 26, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

World War I: American Artists View the Great War

November 28, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

America Reads

November 28, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

World War I: American Artists View the Great War

November 29, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

America Reads

November 29, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

World War I: American Artists View the Great War

November 30, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First in Series of Library Events to Mark World War I Centennial. An exhibition showing how American artists galvanized public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. "World War I: American Artists View the Great War" will open on Saturday, May 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Librarys Thomas Jefferson Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will remain open for a year, closing on May 6, 2017.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

America Reads

November 30, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"America Reads" celebrates the public's choice of the top 40 books by American authors that had a profound effect on American life. The exhibition also revisits 25 books from the 2012 Library of Congress exhibition "Books That Shaped America" that were voted on by public survey. The exhibition is on view through Dec. 31, 2016.
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

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Film

We Still Live Here | As Nutayunean

November 3, 2016, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
This film tells a remarkable story of language recovery and cultural revival by the Wampanoag of Southeastern Massachusetts. Their ancestors ensured the survival of the Pilgrims in New England, and lived to regret it. Now, contemporary Wampanoag people are asserting in their Native tongue, As NutayuneanWe Still Live Here. Watch the film trailer here http://www.makepeaceproductions.com/video-wamp-trailer.html
Location: Pickford Theater, 03 floor, JMB - James Madison Building Building
Contact: (202) 707-0947

"Highlights from The Johnny Cash Show" (ABC, 1969-1971)

November 3, 2016, 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The ABC television network approached country music icon Johnny Cash to host his own musical variety show after the great success of his two live prison albums, "At Folsom Prison" and "At San Quentin." The resulting series ran for 58 episodes and featured dozens of the top folk and country musicians of the day.This compilation of highlights from the show came from the Librarys recently acquired Marty Stuart Archives Collection Library of Congress and was digitally preserved and curated by Bill Rush of the Video Preservation Lab at the Packard Campus.
Location: Packard Campus Theater, Packard Campus Building
Contact: (202) 707-9994

"Just a Gigolo" (1978)

November 4, 2016, 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
As part of the "Shooting Stars: Bowie and Prince on Film" series presents "Just a Gigolo" (1978). David Bowie plays a World War I veteran who takes a job at a Berlin brothel run by Marlene Dietrich . Tickets are required.
Location: Pickford Theater, 03 floor, JMB - James Madison Building Building
Contact: (202) 707-5502

"Your Cheatin Heart" (MGM, 1964)

November 5, 2016, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Country music legend Hank Williams was only 29 years old when he died from heart failure exacerbated by pills and alcohol in 1953. Filmed with the cooperation of Williams widow, Audrey, "Your Cheatin Heart" was a sincere attempt to tell Hanks story although certain aspects of his life were glossed over.
Location: Packard Campus Theater, Packard Campus Building
Contact: (202) 707-9994

"Wild Horse Mesa" (Paramount, 1925)

November 5, 2016, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Jack Holt stars as trail rider Chane Weymer, who thwarts a dangerous scheme by an evil gang to capture a herd of wild horses by running them into a barbedwire corral.
Location: Packard Campus Theater, Packard Campus Building
Contact: (202) 707-9994

"Absolute Beginners" (1986)

November 10, 2016, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
As part of the "Shooting Stars: Bowie and Prince on Film" series presents "Absolute Beginners" (1986). David Bowie stars as an advertising executive in this stylish, candy-colored musical set in London in 1958. Ticket Required.
Location: Pickford Theater, 03 floor, JMB - James Madison Building Building
Contact: (202) 707-5502

Novels Into Film

November 14, 2016, Noon - 1 p.m.
Maureen Corrigan looks at the story behind the text in - "The Not-So-Great Gatsby: How Hollywood Misinterprets America's Greatest Novel"
Location: Pickford Theater, 03 floor, JMB - James Madison Building Building
Contact: (202) 707-2138

"On the Firing Line with the Germans" (War Film Syndicate Company, 1915)

November 16, 2016, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
In 1915, newsreel director and cinematographer Wilbur H. Durborough spent seven months with the German army through Germany and Poland and shot 16,000 feet of film. Edited to nine reels and released in November of 1915, it is the only existing, essentially complete World War I feature-length documentary.
Location: Packard Campus Theater, Packard Campus Building
Contact: (202) 707-9994

Double Feature: Chicago Calling (1952) & The Big Steal (1949)

November 17, 2016, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
"Chicago Calling": A poor father makes monumental efforts to get money to keep his phone installed, so he can get word on his critically injured little daughter. "The Big Steal": An army lieutenant accused of robbery pursues the real thief on a frantic chase through Mexico aided by the thief's fiancee.
Location: Pickford Theater, 03 floor, JMB - James Madison Building Building
Contact: (202) 707-5603

"All Quiet on the Western Front" (Universal, 1930, silent version)

November 17, 2016, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Director Lewis Milestone made "All Quiet on the Western Front," one of the finest silent films of all timeand one very few people know exists, because the sound version of it is so famous.
Location: Packard Campus Theater, Packard Campus Building
Contact: (202) 707-9994

Graffiti Bridge (1990)

November 18, 2016, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
As part of the "Shooting Stars: Bowie and Prince on Film" series presents Graffiti Bridge (1990). In this unofficial sequel to Purple Rain, Prince and Morris Day operate rival Minnesota nightclubs. Tickets required.
Location: Pickford Theater, 03 floor, JMB - James Madison Building Building
Contact: (202) 707-5502

"Her Night of Romance" (First National, 1924)

November 18, 2016, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
In this romantic farce of mistaken identities, she stars as Dorothy Adams, an American heiress who disguises her identity while traveling in England with her father. She falls in love with Paul Menford (Ronald Colman), an impoverished nobleman who poses as a doctor in order to meet Dorothy.
Location: Packard Campus Theater, Packard Campus Building
Contact: (202) 707-9994

"Silent Comedy Shorts" (1913-1928)

November 19, 2016, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Silent film accompanist Ben Model returns to the Packard Campus Theater to present an afternoon of mostly rare silent comedy shorts ranging from the "greats" to the "forgottens."
Location: Packard Campus Theater, Packard Campus Building
Contact: (202) 707-9994

"The Artist" (Weinstein Company, 2011)

November 19, 2016, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Winner of five Academy Awards including best film, this delightful silent film follows the romance between silent-era superstar George Valentin as his career fades and rising young starlet Peppy Miller who makes the successful transition to the "talkies."
Location: Packard Campus Theater, Packard Campus Building
Contact: (202) 707-9994

"Winter at Westbeth" (2015)

November 22, 2016, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Director Rohan Spong introduces a screening of his 2015 film "Winter at Westbet". The documentary tells the story of artists living at the Westbeth artist housing complex in New York City. Addressing issues of aging, the visibility of the elderly, art in society, public housing in America, and LGBT aging, the film features Alvin Ailey Dance and Martha Graham Dance Company alumnus Dudley Williams. The Ailey and Graham collections are both housed in the Library of Congress Music Division.
Location: Pickford Theater, 03 floor, JMB - James Madison Building Building
Contact: (202) 707-8437

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Lecture

Tracking Time: Twin Towers and Motor City

November 1, 2016, Noon - 1 p.m.
Camilo Jose Vergara, who has spent a career photographing the evolution of poor, minority neighborhoods in New York, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana and California, will discuss his work concerning two of these localeslower Manhattan and Detroitat the Library of Congress.
Location: Pickford Theater, 03 floor, JMB - James Madison Building Building
Contact: (202) 707-2990

Genre Division and Canonical Unity in the World of Heavy Metal Music

November 1, 2016, Noon - 1 p.m.
This lecture will help to unravel the complex web of stylistic threads that have permeated heavy metal music since the raucous tri-tone progression of the song "Black Sabbath" signaled its birth in 1970. Attendees who wear their favorite heavy metal t-shirt will receive a special treat. Tickets required.
Location: Whittall Pavilion, GR floor, TJB - Thomas Jefferson Building Building
Contact: (202) 707-5502

The Cherokee Diaspora

November 2, 2016, Noon - 1 p.m.
In this revealing history of Cherokee migration and resettlement, Gregory Smithers of the Virginia Commonwealth University uncovers the origins of the Cherokee diaspora and explores how communities and individuals have negotiated their Cherokee identities, even when geographically removed from the Cherokee Nation. This event will be held inside the Montpelier Room, 6th Floor of the James Madison Building.
Location: Madison Building, James Madison Building
Contact: (202) 707-0947

Honoring John Coltrane

November 3, 2016, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Multi-instrumentalist, composer and author Andrew White gives a talk honoring the 90th birthday of the jazz legend John Coltrane. Tickets required.
Location: Montpelier Room, 06 floor, JMB - James Madison Building Building
Contact: (202) 707-5502

Russian Literary Treasures at the Library of Congress

November 4, 2016, Noon - 1 p.m.
Professor Natalia White, University of Maryland will speak about "A century of Russian literary treasures in the Library of Congress: a tribute to curatorial polices of the past."
Location: European Reading Room, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-4371

"Forgotten Transports"

November 9, 2016, Noon - 1 p.m.
Czech filmmaker Lukas Pribyl will discuss his four documentary films based on 400 hours of interviews recorded in 25 countries on five continents. Each film describes one destination of Nazi transports and one unique mode of survival in extreme conditions.
Location: LM 240 Law Library Media Center, Second floor, James Madison Building
Contact: (202) 707-9897

Persophilia: Persian Culture On A Global Scale

November 9, 2016, Noon - 1 p.m.
Near East Section, African and Middle Easter Division and Roshan Institute for Persian Studies at the University of Maryland presents a lecture & book signing on Hamid Dabashi's new book "Persophilia: Persian Culture On A Global Scale"
Location: African/Middle Eastern Reading Room, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-4518

The Judische Kulturbund Project

November 10, 2016, Noon - 1 p.m.
The project tells the story of Jewish musicians and performing artists who organized in 1933 Nazi Germany and performed until the "Final Solution" in 1941. Project director/creator Gail Prensky, will present with live music performances by Sarah Baumgarten and Patrick O'Donnell.
Location: Pickford Theater, 03 floor, JMB - James Madison Building Building
Contact: (202) 707-9897

The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey

November 14, 2016, Noon - 1 p.m.
Laila El-Haddad, co-author of Gaza Kitchen, and Maggi Schmitt, co-author of the Gaza Kitchen, presents a lecture on a full-colour cookbook featuring an enticing array of Palestinian dishes.
Location: African/Middle Eastern Reading Room, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-4188

Never Tell A Boy Not To Fight

November 15, 2016, Noon - 1 p.m.
Harry D. Boonin presents a lecture on his new book "Never Tell A Boy Not To Fight" (2016). Books will be available for sale and signing.
Location: African/Middle Eastern Reading Room, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-3780

"Girl: My Childhood and the Second World War"

November 17, 2016, Noon - 1 p.m.
International best- selling author and illustrator Alona Frankel will discuss her newly translated memoirs about growing up as a hidden child during the Holocaust.
Location: Pickford Theater, 03 floor, JMB - James Madison Building Building
Contact: (202) 707-9897

Sexual Equality Through Military Technology

November 17, 2016, Noon - 1 p.m.
Ryan Reft, PhD, Manuscript Division presents a lecture on Washington, DC, gay liberation in Los Angeles, and the military industrial complex.
Location: LM139, 01 floor, JMB - James Madison Building Building
Contact: (202) 707-8437

Living Languages: Preservation and Reclamation of Indigenous Languages

November 17, 2016, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
The Smithsonians Recovering Voices initiative mobilizes collections to foster community-based research for the purpose of language, culture and knowledge revitalization. The model enables (a) collections-based research in the museum setting as well as (b) collections-based research in the field. Both models will be presented and illustrated with case studies.
Location: LM 240 Law Library Media Center, Second floor, James Madison Building
Contact: (202) 707-4430

Conversations With African Poets & Writers

November 18, 2016, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Ghanaian writer Kwame Dawes will read selections of his work and participate in a moderated discussion with Angel Batiste, Africa Area Specialist in the African and Middle Eastern Division.
Location: African/Middle Eastern Reading Room, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-5394

Pianist Sandro Bartoli

November 19, 2016, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
This preconcert presentation invites guest to hear Sandro Ivo Bartol, Italian master of repertoire ranging from Casella and Malipiero to Liszt, pay homage to the great Italian composer and pianist Ferruccio Busoni on the occasion of his 150th birthday and discuss his work.
Location: Whittall Pavilion, GR floor, TJB - Thomas Jefferson Building Building
Contact: (202) 707-5502

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Gallery Talk

America Reads Fiction

November 2, 2016, Noon - 1 p.m.
Curator Guy Lamolinara, The Center for the Book, presents "Fiction: Why Are Stories of People Who Never Lived So Important to Readers?"
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 7079070

Mastering the Art of Cooking

November 9, 2016, Noon - 1 p.m.
Connie Carter, Science Reference Section (Retired), presents "Mastering the Art of Cooking through Library of Congress Collections"
Location: Southwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-9070

We all Get Hungry

November 16, 2016, Noon - 1 p.m.
John Hessler of the Geography and Map Division presents "We all Get Hungry: Mesoamerican Food and Recipes" in the "Exploring the Early Americas" exhibition.
Location: Northwest Gallery, Second floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-3822

Women Serving in World War I

November 30, 2016, Noon - 1 p.m.
Curators Katherine Blood and Sara Duke, Prints and Photographs Division, and Exhibition Director Betsy Nahum-Miller present "Women Serving in World War I: On the Home Front and the Front Lines" in the exhibition. The talk will be presented inside the Graphic Arts Galleries.
Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-6021

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Tour

Public Tours of the Jefferson Building

Monday to Saturday: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. (no 12:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. tour on Saturdays)
Location: Ground Floor Visitors' Theater.
Contact: (202) 707-8000

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