Washington, D.C. Visitors Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 46) Ford’s theAtre 511 10th St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 347-4833 · fordstheatre.org · Ford’s Theatre is Washington’s home for musicals and plays reflecting the unique and diverse character of American life. Ford’s Theatre is both a working theatre and historical monument. Come see A Christmas Carol in December 2008. Theatre and museum are closed for renovations through early 2009. For more information please visit fords.org. Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter;Metro Center FrAnciscAn MonAstery coMMissAriAt oF the holy lAnd in AMericA 1400 Quincy St. NE · Washington, DC · (202) 526-6800 · myfranciscan.org · Tour replicas of the famous Holy Land Shrines at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land. An oasis of serenity, the Monastery Church, Shrines and gardens are religious centers for tourists and pilgrims of all faiths. Metro: Brookland-CUA FredericK douglAss MuseuM/hAll oF FAMe For cAring AMericAns 320 A St. NE (museum) 228 7th Street, SE (office) · Washington, DC · (202) 547-4273 · caringinstitute.org · Frederick Douglass’ first Washington, DC home blends historic charm with modern amenities, offering 4,500 sq. ft. of space for up to 400 guests. The amenities in this three-story home include a large courtyard, commercial kitchen, and art galleries. Disability accessible. Metro: Union Station FredericK douglAss nAtionAl historic site 1411 W St. SE · Washington, DC · (202) 426-5961 · nps.gov/frdo · The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site preserves the last residence of Frederick Douglass (1818 -1895), one of the most prominent African-American leaders of the 19th century. Tours available. Reservations required for groups of 10 or more. Open 9 am-5pm (Apr.15Oct.15) and 9am-4pm (Oct.16-Apr.14). Metro: Anacostia Freer gAllery oF Art And Arthur M. sAcKler gAllery 12th St. & Jefferson Dr. SW · Washington, DC · (202) 633-1000 · asia.si.edu · Two outstanding collections of Asian art, plus works by 19th- and 20th-century American artists. The opulent Peacock Room is the only surviving example of American expatriate James McNeill Whistler’s interior design. Open daily 10 am-5:30 pm, except Dec. 25; extended summer hours determined annually. Free admission. Group tours by appointment. Metro: Smithsonian goethe-institut 812 7th St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 289-1200 · goethe.de/washington · The German cultural center presents a wide variety of films, exhibits, discussions, media projects and language classes in a contemporary artistic setting. Up-to-date perspectives on Germany in the context of Europe. Mon. -Thurs. 9 am - 5 pm; Fri. 9 am - 3pm. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown greAt FAlls PArK 9200 Old Dominion Dr. · Great Falls, VA · (703) 285-2965 · Park open dawn to dusk. Visitor center open 10 am-5 pm. Mon-Fri, 10 am-6 pm weekends and winter hours 10 am-4 pm. Admission $5 for noncommercial vehicles. Contact park for admission fees. hAlcyon house in historic georgetown 3400 Prospect St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 338-3295 · http://halcyonhse.com/ · Halcyon House is a Historic Site in Georgetown once owned by First Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Stoddert. Built in 1789 this historic mansion features beautiful finished rooms, a sculpture studio, and a magnificent historical garden. Enjoy your next meeting or private party with breathtaking views of Georgetown, Arlington, and the Potomac River. Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU;Rosslyn 46 See & Do http://www.textilemuseum.org http://www.fordstheatre.org http://www.asia.si.edu http://www.fords.org http://www.myfranciscan.org http://www.goethe.de/washington http://www.caring-institute.org http://www.caring-institute.org http://halcyonhse.com/ http://www.nps.gov/frdo http://www.textilemuseum.org http://www.stayarlington.com http://www.stayarlington.com
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