Open House: Generations D.C.

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Visitors listening to curator speak about exhibition

Photo by Lily Speredelozzi/the George Washington University.


Tour the exhibition Generations D.C. and enjoy access to the Albert H. Small Center for National Capital Area Studies to see additional artifacts from the capital city’s most famous sites. Featured artifacts include plans for the Capitol’s 1850’s expansion and early designs for the Library of Congress.  

About the Exhibition

Scenes from American history have unfolded at key locations around Washington, D.C., from the White House to the U.S. Capitol Building. In honor of the 250th birthday of the United States, Generations D.C. brings new perspectives to some of the capital city’s most familiar sites, presenting historical images alongside the stories of laborers, activists and artists across generations. Learn more about the exhibition

About the Center

The Albert H. Small Center for National Capital Area Studies houses a research collection of maps, illustrative prints, newspapers and ephemera relating to Washington, D.C., history, as well as a non-circulating library. The center is open by appointment. Learn more about the center 

How to Participate

This program is free and open to the public. To join the guided tour, please meet in the museum lobby at 10:45 a.m. Space is limited, so please register in advance. All are welcome to stop by the open house in the Albert H. Small Center for National Capital Area Studies from 12-1 p.m. 

Additional Information

Photos and/or videos of attendees of this program may be taken and shared on social media, websites or marketing materials. Please contact MuseumEdatgwu [dot] edu if you have questions about photography or recordings at this program. 

Where
The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum 701 21st St. NW Washington DC 20052

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