Member Program: Tour of “A Tale of Two Houses”

Museum curators introduce members to A Tale of Two Houses, an exhibition focused on the two D.C. residences that have played key roles in the museum’s history. 

About the Exhibition 

Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the museum at GW, A Tale of Two Houses explores the histories of two D.C., residences central to its story. In Foggy Bottom, the Woodhull House was home to notable figures in university and national history before its renovation as a museum space. In the Kalorama neighborhood, founder George Hewitt Myers recruited architect John Russell Pope to design his residence, which, together with the adjoining building, housed The Textile Museum for nearly 90 years. Learn more about the exhibition

About Sumru Belger Krody 

Sumru Belger Krody joined The Textile Museum in 1994 and was appointed senior curator in 2011. Specializing in textiles from the late antique era and Islamic world, Krody has curated numerous exhibitions and authored exhibition catalogs, articles and book chapters. She is also editor-in-chief of The Textile Museum Journal. Krody holds degrees in classical archaeology from Istanbul University and the University of Pennsylvania. 

About Kasey Sease 

Curator of the Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection since 2023, Kasey Sease activates the collection for exhibitions and research, and engages students and scholars with the Albert H. Small Center for National Capital Area Studies. Dr. Sease holds a Ph.D. in American history from the College of William and Mary, and is a former managing editor of Washington History magazine.

How to Participate 

This program will take place in person at the museum. Space is limited, so please register online to reserve your spot. If you are not currently a member, you can join or renew online.  

About Member Programs 

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