History Events in Washington

Check out happening history events all around Washington, DC

Ancient Aliens Live at Warner Theatre - Washington DC

 Sat, 25 Oct at 08:00 pm Warner Theatre - Washington DC

The Supreme Court: What Happened and What's Coming

 Tue, 21 Oct at 07:00 pm The Den Coffeehouse & Wine Bar at Politics and Prose Bookstore USD 29

Ain't No Back

 Sun, 19 Oct at 05:00 pm University of the District of Columbia Free

ROYALTY HERITAGE - KINGS & QUEENS

 Sat, 15 Nov at 05:00 pm UDC Theater of the Arts Auditorium, Building 46 West USD 0 to 82

Celebrate the Election of Saint John Paul II

 Thu, 16 Oct at 05:45 pm Saint John Paul II National Shrine Free

The Cryes of London: Gibbons 400

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm Live at 10th & G

History of Black Georgetown Walking Tour

 Sat, 18 Oct at 02:00 pm 3206 O Street NW USD 25 to 36

Read & Run on the Road: Running Tour of Reveille in Washington

 Fri, 24 Oct at 05:30 pm Nuns of the Battlefield Civil War Nurses Monument USD 0 to 29

Rare Book Collector's Conference, Washington DC

 Fri, 24 Oct at 05:00 pm University Club USD 15 to 500

Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Bl. Jerzy Popiełuszko

 Sun, 19 Oct at 03:30 pm Saint John Paul II National Shrine Free

Backstage @ The Sanctuary with Tom Gray

 Sun, 19 Oct at 04:00 pm Palisades Hub USD 0 to 17

Culture Series: Snap City - The Art of Roller Skating

 Thu, 16 Oct at 07:00 pm Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (New Books Space) USD 0 to 20

Chuck Brown Band & EU featuring Sugar Bear

 Sat, 29 Nov at 08:00 pm 600 14th Street NW Washington DC 20005

Infant Investigators: Wings of Fancy

 Sat, 25 Oct at 10:15 am National Museum of Natural History, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20013

Rising Hope Gala: Empowering Futures- A night of inspiration for Education

 Fri, 17 Oct at 05:00 pm Public Welfare Foundation Inc

The Paper Architect Hack™ - 008

 Thu, 23 Oct at 05:45 pm Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital USD 59 to 98

Sidewalks and Skeletons

 Thu, 30 Oct at 07:00 pm The Atlantis

2025 GAAFU Eastern Regional

 Fri, 31 Oct at 07:00 pm Hotel Zena Washington DC USD 135 to 375

Cheer on Team Ukraine at the Marine Corps Marathon

 Sun, 26 Oct at 09:00 am Smithsonian Museum of Natural History

BLACK, NOT HISTORICALLY BLACK | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation

 Wed, 12 Nov at 06:00 pm Busboys and Poets 14th & V Free

2025 Paul Robeson Peace & Justice Awards Gala

 Sat, 01 Nov at 05:00 pm The Festival Center USD 23 to 535

French Queens and Illustrious Women

 Fri, 07 Nov at 07:30 pm Embassy of France USD 40

Halloween Ghosts Tour--Capitol Building & Congress’ Wild, Hidden History!

 Sun, 02 Nov at 03:00 pm Garfield Memorial USD 20 to 27

Live! At the Library: “The Disappearance of Miss Scott”

Thu, 06 Nov at 05:00 pm The Library of Congress

SARA National Design Awards Gala 2025

 Sat, 15 Nov at 06:00 pm National Building Museum USD 150 to 3,500

Parade of Trabants

 Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 am 700 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20024

Spiritualism at Surratt: A Descent into the Macabre Archives

 Sat, 18 Oct at 02:00 pm Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office

Ancient Aliens Live

 Sat, 25 Oct at 08:00 pm Warner Theatre

QUEEN MOTHER | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation

 Thu, 13 Nov at 06:00 pm Busboys and Poets 14th & V Free

Making Freedom: A Symposium on Black Craftspeople

 Fri, 07 Nov at 04:00 pm DAR Museum

USBG After Dark: Pick Your Poison (with the International Spy Museum)

 Thu, 30 Oct at 06:30 pm U.S. Botanic Garden

DC Weekend Getaway ✌🏽

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 am Washington, DC

Yemeni Film Festival

 Sat, 25 Oct at 04:00 pm 650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE USD 13

Dupont: Mansions of the Gilded Age Evening Walkingt Tour

 Thu, 23 Oct at 07:30 pm 1921 Biergarten at the Heurich House USD 46

Planet Word’s 5th Wordiversary Celebration: A Free Community Day

 Sat, 18 Oct at 10:00 am 925 13th St NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20005

Library of Congress Guided Tour with Walking Tour from Union Station

 Sat, 25 Oct at 01:00 pm Union Station USD 29

SIS Book Talk : Alan McPherson, The Breach: Iran-Contra

 Thu, 13 Nov at 05:30 pm American University, School of International Service, Founders Room Free

Belle Époque Paris: Highlighting Princess Olga Paley & GD Paul of Russia

 Thu, 16 Oct at 07:00 pm Alliance Française de Washington DC USD 13 to 18

1776 - The Musical at Fords Theatre

 Fri, 13 Mar at 07:30 pm Fords Theatre

Governing Bodies by Sangamithra Iyer

 Tue, 18 Nov at 07:00 pm Lost City Books Free

Class Action Reads! Model Schools in the Model City

Thu, 23 Oct at 06:00 pm 801 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Kids' event: Strašidla - Czech Legends and Mythical Creatures

 Tue, 14 Oct at 06:00 pm 3900 Spring of Freedom Ln NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20008

History Film Forum presents "The Big Parade" (1925)

 Wed, 05 Nov at 07:00 pm Smithsonian National Museum of American History Free

Book Talk: “E.D.E.N. Southworth’s Hidden Hand: The Untold Story of America’s Famous Forgotten Author

 Fri, 17 Oct at 06:30 pm 3001 R Street NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20007

GAAFU Eastern Regional Conference

Fri, 31 Oct at 07:00 pm Hotel Zena

Trinidad History & Future Fest 2025 @ Trinidad Farmers Market

 Sun, 09 Nov at 09:30 am 1299 Neal St NE Free

Stile Antico Concert

 Sun, 09 Nov at 04:00 pm Dumbarton Concerts

MAGNIFICENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2025

 Fri, 07 Nov at 08:30 am National Union Building USD 0 to 530

Thursday | Dark History Tour | Washington D.C.

 Fri, 21 Nov at 12:30 am Neptune Fountain

Garden Play: Trees!

 Wed, 15 Oct at 10:00 am The Gardens at the National Museum of African American History and Culture

National Museum of African American History and Culture

 Sat, 15 Nov at 12:30 pm National Museum of African American History and Culture USD 8

Russ & Daughters: 100 Years of Appetizing

 Mon, 01 Dec at 07:00 pm Sixth & I USD 0 to 161

1776 - The Musical

 Thu, 12 Mar at 07:00 pm Ford's Theatre

National Veterans Parade in Washington DC

 Sun, 09 Nov at 12:00 pm National Archives Museum, Washington D.C

Simone Dinnerstein, Jennifer Johnston Cano, Peggy Pearson, and Baroklyn

 Wed, 29 Oct at 08:00 pm Library of Congress Coolidge Auditorium

Heritage Signature Chorale Artistic Legacy Concert

 Sat, 21 Feb at 06:00 pm First Congregational UCC USD 53

🔍 Secrets of the Smithsonian: After Dark Adventure! 🎃 (Ages 8+)

 Fri, 24 Oct at 06:30 pm Smithsonian Natural Hstory Museum

Sasha Velour's TRAVESTY

 Tue, 24 Mar at 12:00 am 641 D Street NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20004

A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin: Home Alone 35th Anniversary

 Sat, 29 Nov at 12:30 am DAR Constitution Hall

Washington DC Outdoor Escape Game: House of Cards

 Fri, 23 Jun at 12:00 pm United States Capitol USD 11 to 42

Parking A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin: Home Alone 35th Anniversary

 Sat, 29 Nov at 12:30 am DAR Constitution Hall

9:30 Club Coffee Table Book: A TIME AND A PLACE - 2nd edition EXPANDED

 Sun, 01 Feb at 01:00 pm The Anthem

A Date Night Adventure! - Washington D.C.'s Cultural Gems

 Wed, 30 Oct at 08:00 am 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW USD 15

The Last Waltz

 Sat, 08 Nov at 08:00 pm 600 14th Street NW Washington DC 20005

Holiday Book Festival and Closeout Sale

 Fri, 05 Dec at 09:30 am Carriage House Free

Nostra Aetate at 60: The Spiritual Heart of Catholic-Jewish Relations

 Tue, 28 Oct at 08:30 am Saint John Paul II National Shrine Free

Russ & Daughters: 100 Years of Appetizing with Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper

 Mon, 01 Dec at 07:00 pm 600 I St NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20001

Uncover Washington D.C.’s secrets with our outdoor escape game!

 Wed, 23 Oct at 07:00 am United States Capitol USD 9 to 16

Washington, DC Cherry Blossoms Weekend

 Fri, 27 Mar at 04:30 am Washington D. C.

Washington, D.C. outdoor escape game! Discover the nation's capital!

 Wed, 16 Oct at 07:00 am United States Capitol USD 9 to 16

“Musical Representations of the West During the Silent Film Era: Max Winkler's Score for The Yaqui"

 Tue, 21 Oct at 07:00 pm The Library of Congress

72. Historic Theatre Walking Tour

 Sun, 14 Sep at 11:30 am National Theatre DC (Meet outside) Free

Bonsai Basics: Chrysanthemum Bonsai

 Sat, 03 May at 01:00 pm National Bonsai & Penjing Museum USD 242

Star Power Saturday Movie Matinee

 Sat, 22 Mar at 12:00 pm National Portrait Gallery Free

Washington D.C Outdoor Escape Game: FBI V.S Bank Robbers & Art Thieves

 Thu, 30 Nov at 12:00 pm J. Edgar Hoover F.B.I. Building USD 13 to 42

Washington DC National Mall: Outdoor Escape Game

 Tue, 13 Dec at 02:00 pm Columbus Circle Northeast USD 10 to 40

Power Broker Book Club @ Solid State Books

 Sun, 21 Sep at 05:00 pm Solid State Books Free

1776 - The Musical - Washington DC

 Fri, 13 Mar Ford's Theatre

Parking 1776 - The Musical - Washington DC

 Fri, 13 Mar at 11:30 pm Ford's Theatre

Guided Tour of the National Academy of Sciences Building

 Fri, 02 May at 11:00 am National Academy of Sciences Free

2025 Egypt on the Potomac Field Trip Series

 Sat, 05 Apr at 10:00 am Thurgood Marshall Center Trust

IN-GALLERY Portrait Signs: A Tour in ASL

 Thu, 21 Sep at 05:00 pm National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution Free

Walking Tour: Mark Twain in Old Washington City

 Sat, 12 Jun at 10:00 am Lafayette Square USD 22 to 25

IN GALLERY | Spanish Language Docent Tours

 Sun, 03 Aug at 03:00 pm National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution Free

Walking Tour: Lost History of Frederick Douglass in Capitol Hill

 Sat, 28 Sep at 10:00 am Library of Congress, Jefferson Building 1st St and Independence Ave SE Washington, DC 20540 USD 21 to 23

Explore historic canals of Washington D.C. by bike/scooter

 Sat, 29 Mar at 02:00 pm 1201 New Jersey Ave SE USD 31

LOL in Washington, D.C. - a Smart-guided Bikeway Selfie Cycle Tour

 Sat, 29 Jun at 02:00 pm CycleNuts Selfie Cycle Tour - Washington D.C. USD 45

Washington, D.C. Hunt Audio Tour

 Tue, 08 Apr at 08:00 am 100 Maryland Ave SW USD 15

MD C&O Canal Bike Tour

 Sun, 19 Oct at 08:00 am Washington, D.C.

Guided Tour of OAS Underground Mural

 Tue, 12 Aug at 11:00 am Organization of American States USD 0 to 25

Amazing Scavenger Hunt! - Takoma Park Treasure Trove

 Fri, 29 Nov at 09:00 am 599 Constitution Ave. NW USD 15

Amazing Scavenger Hunt! - The Ghosts of Washington D.C.

 Sat, 22 Mar at 08:00 am 511 10th St NW USD 15

Ghost Tour of Capitol Hill

 Wed, 27 Aug at 06:00 pm 303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE USD 34

Tour the Historic Decatur House (For Free!)

 Mon, 04 Mar at 10:30 am 1610 H St NW Free

Lost History: The Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy in Old Anacostia

Sun, 08 Nov at 09:30 am Frederick Douglass National Historic Site USD 18 to 23

Walking Tour: The Lost History of Frederick Douglass in Old Anacostia

 Sun, 04 Nov at 09:00 am Visitor Center -- Frederick Douglass National Historic Site USD 0 to 23

Washington DC: Monuments Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

 Fri, 15 Mar at 06:00 am 1445 New York Ave NW USD 25

Amazing Scavenger Hunt! - Washington D.C.'s Cultural Gems

 Thu, 29 Aug at 08:00 am 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW USD 17