Open House: Washingtonians at Work and Play

Join us for a tour of the exhibition Washingtonians at Work and Play, as well as special access to historical newspaper illustrations and other depictions of 19-century D.C. life in the museum’s Albert H. Small Center for National Capital Area Studies.

About the Exhibition

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 Washingtonians at Work and Play capture daily scenes of labor and leisure. 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 to walk-in visitors on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and by appointment. Learn more about the center

How to Participate

This program will take place in person at the museum. To join the program, meet in the lobby at 10:30 a.m. The guided tour will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a visit to the Albert H. Small Center for National Capital Area Studies. Space is limited, so please register in advance.