Washingtonians at Work and Play
January 13-July 20, 2024
What did life look like for Washington’s 19th-century residents? Much like today, D.C. residents studied at universities, worked for government agencies, and enjoyed concerts, museums and national ceremonies unique to the capital city. Historical newspaper illustrations and other artifacts in this exhibition captured daily scenes of labor and leisure.
This exhibition was organized by the Albert H. Small Center for National Capital Area Studies with support from the Albert and Shirley Small Family Foundation.
Washington, D.C. – Painting the Dome of the Capitol, Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, 1894, AS 393.
F. Myrick, Farragut Square Showing the Russian Legation Building, Samuel Smith Kilburn, 1890, AS 441.
Charles Upham, The National Military Drill on the Park South of the White House Ground, May 23-30, Washington, D.C., Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, 1887, AS 385.
Charles Upham, Preparing for the Inauguration – Work House Prisoners Clearing East Capitol Street, Washington, D.C., Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, 1889, AS 449.
Exhibition Program
Uber and Urban Life in Washington
Friday, March 8, 12 p.m.