PROGRAM CALENDAR Fall & Winter 2015 OCTOBER
December
Fall Sunday Serenity: Yoga in the East Park
Holidays Through History Open House
Sunday, October, 11, 18 & 25 9:30AM - 10:30AM
Make your merry way among three historic houses featuring period installations from the Federal period to the 1960s. Dumbarton House, Anderson House, and Woodrow Wilson House all offer a festive evening of elegance, refreshments, and ornaments to make at each site. FEE: Members: $8 in advance, $10 at the door; Children: $10; Adults: $16 in advance, $20 at the door;
Join local yoga instructor Lauren Jacobs in the East Park at Dumbarton House, for 60 minutes of an all-levels vinyasa flow class. Bring your own mat. FREE
4-8PM
Holiday Wreath Workshop
English Country Dance Sunday, October 11 & 25
Saturday, December 5
12:30PM
Join English Country Dance! All are welcome - no experience necessary, just the desire to have fun! FEE: $5
Tasting at Dumbarton: A Taste of Chocolate Thursday, October 22
6PM
Learn the history of chocolate processing from the pre-industrial days to the modern-day as you sample chocolate of each era. FEE: Members $15 Nonmembers $20 By tickets to all three Tasting Series: Member Pass $40 Tasting Series Nonmember pass $45
Sunday, December 6
12PM
Create a holiday wreath with dried herbs! Materials are provided to complete a ten inch wreath. For parties of 15+, please contact education@dumbartonhouse.org. FEE: Members $55 Nonmembers $60
Tasting at Dumbarton: An Early American Christmas Thursday, December 10
6PM
Learn about the traditions that shaped how Americans have celebrated Christmas over time., including the culinary journey of the Christmas holiday. Enjoy sugarplums, Twelfth Night cake, classic cookies and spiced wassail. FEE: Members $15 Nonmembers $20
Chamber Music Concert Tuesday, October 27
12:00PM
Join us for a free concert of music, circa 1800 with the Friday Morning Music Club. Groups welcomed! FREE
NOVEMBER English Country Dance Sunday, November 8 & 22
12:30PM
Join English Country Dance! All are welcome - no experience necessary, just the desire to have fun! FEE: $5
Saturday, December 12 11AM-1PM Sit back, relax and let Santa’s helpers serve you during this magical holiday experience. Visit with Santa and hear a special holiday story. Families enjoy a delicious holiday tea complete with special holiday tea blends, hot apple cider, sandwiches and desserts. After taking tea, children decorate their own gingerbread cookies to take home.
Adult Member $25; Non-member $30 Children $20
English Country Dance
Tasting at Dumbarton: Taking Tea Thursday, November 12
6PM
Learn about the history of tea and the tradition of taking tea. The presentation will be followed by a tea tasting with light snacks. FEE: Members $15 Nonmembers $20
Sunday, December 13 & 27
12:30PM
Join English Country Dance! All are welcome - no experience necessary, just the desire to have fun! FEE: $5
Chamber Music Concert Tuesday, December 15
Chamber Music Concert Tuesday, November 17
Tea with Santa
Noon
Join us for a free concert of music, circa 1800 with the Friday Morning Music Club. Groups welcomed! FREE
Picnic Theatre Company Presents: The 39 Steps Wednesday, Thursday, Friday November 18, 19, 20 Doors open 6:30pm, performance begins 7:30pm Join the Picnic Theatre Company at Dumbarton House as they present Alfred Hitchcock’s melodrama The 39 Steps. This is a casual cocktail event with wine and refreshments available for purchase. FEE: $12 in advance, $15 at the door.
Noon
Join us for a free concert of music, circa 1800 with the Friday Morning Music Club. Groups welcomed! FREE
Limited on-site parking available. Dumbarton House is handicapped accessible. For directions & hours, visit www.dumbartonhouse.org
Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street, NW Washington, DC 20007– 3071 Ph. 202-337-2288
Georgetown Walking Tour: The Kennedys’ Georgetown Saturday, November 21
1:00PM
Join Dwane Starlin, member of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides, for a walking tour of Georgetown. Discover the homes and neighborhood spots frequented by President Kennedy and Jackie during their years in Washington. FEE: $15/person, children under 3 free
For a complete list of programs and to register, please visit:
dumbartonhouse.org/events Note: programs are subject to change