Washington, D.C. Visitors Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 47) hillwood estAte, MuseuM & gArdens 4155 Linnean Ave. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 6865807 · HillwoodMuseum.org · Cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post created an estate that defines fabulous. Mrs. Post’s Georgian mansion is home to a world-class collection of eighteenth-century French and imperial Russian decorative and fine arts. The Mansion is surrounded by 12 acres of gardens and 13 acres of woodlands that delight in every season. Metro: Van Ness - UDC historicAl society oF wAshington, dc 801 K St NW · Washington, DC · (202) 383-1853 · historydc.org · The Historical Society of Washington, DC, is a center where history and heritage of the city are collected, preserved and shared. The Historical Society offers various free programs including a library, and space is available for special events and meetings. huMAn rights cAMPAign heAdquArters, the 1640 Rhode Island Ave. NW Ste. 100 · Washington, DC · (202) 216-1500 · equalitycenter.org · The Human Rights Campaign is the nation’s largest gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) advocacy organization. Visit our award winning building and learn more about HRC’s history and current work during a critical time in GLBT history. Free tours are available weekdays by appointment. Metro: Farragut North internAtionAl sPy MuseuM 800 F St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 393-7798 · spymuseum.org · Featuring the largest collection of international espionage- related artifacts open to the public, the museum chronicles the history of spying throughout the ages, across the globe, and today. Tours are self-guided, please allow 1.5-2 hours to complete the tour. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown JeFFerson MeMoriAl Tidal Basin South End · Washington, DC · (202) 426-6841 · Beneath the marble rotunda, the 19-foot statue of the third U.S. president is surrounded by passages from the Declaration of Independence and other famous Jefferson writings. Open daily except December 25. Free. Park ranger in attendance 8 am-midnight. Metro: Smithsonian Jewish historicAl society oF greAter wAshington 701 4th Street, NW Suite 200 · Washington, DC · (202) 789-0900 · jhsgw.org · Visit the oldest synagogue in Washington, DC Learn about Jewish life in the historic 7th Street neighborhood and the evolution of Washington’s Jewish community since 1795. Open by appointment Monday-Friday. Group tours available on Sundays. Call (202) 789-0900. Suggested donation: $3. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown John F. Kennedy center For the PerForMing Arts 2700 F St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 467-4600 · kennedy-center.org · Nation’s performing arts center, presenting the best music, dance, theatre, international, and children’s programs in six theatres. Hours/prices vary. Free performances 6 pm daily. Group discounts, accessibility programs, free tours and free shuttle from metro. Metro: Foggy BottomGWU Kenilworth AquAtic gArdens Anacostia Ave. & Douglas St. NE · Washington, DC · (202) 426-6905 · Thousands of water plants, waterlilies, lotuses, water hyacinths and bamboo grow in ponds along the Anacostia River. Flowers bloom May - early fall. Open daily 7 am-4 pm. Visitors center open 8 am-4 pm daily (9 am-4 pm April-Sep.) except Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s day. Free. Guided tours available. Metro: Deanwood 47 See & Do http://www.HillwoodMuseum.org http://www.historydc.org http://www.equalitycenter.org http://www.spymuseum.org http://www.koshland-science-museum.org http://www.koshland-science-museum.org http://www.jhsgw.org http://www.kennedy-center.org http://www.corcoran.org http://www.corcoran.org http://www.corcoran.org
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