History Events in Washington
Check out happening history events all around Washington, DC
2026 MLK Holiday DC Annual Peace Walk & Parade
Mon, 19 Jan at 11:00 am
Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
USD 0 to 109
1776 - The Musical at Fords Theatre
Fri, 13 Mar at 07:30 pm
Fords Theatre
1776 - The Musical
Thu, 12 Mar at 07:00 pm
Ford's Theatre
Jon Meacham
Wed, 18 Feb at 07:00 pm
Sixth & I
USD 0 to 187
America’s 250th: A Festival Celebration
Sat, 14 Feb at 11:30 am
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Free
The Great Gatsby at National Theatre
Tue, 12 May at 07:30 pm
National Theatre
BURN DOWN MASTER’S HOUSE w/ Clay Cane | Busboys and Poets Books
Sun, 01 Feb at 05:00 pm
Busboys and Poets 14th & V
USD 0 to 44
The Emo Night Tour
Thu, 22 Jan at 07:00 pm
Union Stage - DC
Special 250th Independence Day Tour-Thomas Jefferson’s Wild Life & Times DC
Fri, 03 Jul at 05:45 pm
InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C., an IHG Hotel
USD 30
ROYALTY HERITAGE - KINGS & QUEENS
Sat, 17 Jan at 06:00 pm
UDC Theater of the Arts Auditorium, Building 46 West
USD 0 to 82
US Capitol Guided Tour with Walking Tour from Union Station
Sat, 31 Jan at 01:20 pm
Union Station
USD 29
Parking 1776 - The Musical - Washington DC
Fri, 13 Mar at 11:30 pm
Ford's Theatre
A Taste of History: Social Diplomacy through Food and Wine
Thu, 29 Jan at 06:30 pm
1700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW , Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20006
250th Independence Day Tour! Thomas Jefferson’s Wild Times, July 5, 2026!
Sun, 05 Jul at 05:45 pm
Organization of American States
USD 30
Staging Change: Race, Justice, and Judaism
Tue, 27 Jan at 07:00 pm
Sixth & I
USD 21 to 39
NOBLE NY Black History Month Journey to DC
Wed, 18 Feb at 05:00 am
National Museum of African American History and Culture
USD 80
Library of Congress Guided Tour with Walking Tour from Union Station
Sat, 17 Jan at 12:30 pm
Union Station
USD 29
SEEC Enrollment Tour: American History Center
Thu, 29 Jan at 04:00 pm
National Museum of American History
Washington, DC Cherry Blossoms Weekend
Fri, 27 Mar at 04:30 am
Washington D. C.
Heritage Signature Chorale Artistic Legacy Concert
Sat, 21 Feb at 06:00 pm
First Congregational UCC
USD 53
Makgeolli: History, Culture, and Modernity
Sat, 24 Jan at 01:00 pm
Gallery 27, Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (East Building)
Free
SEEC Enrollment Tour: Main Building Center
Tue, 20 Jan at 04:00 pm
National Museum of Natural History, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20013
The Civil War & Lincoln Tour of Downtown D.C.! Tuesday, April 14, 2026!!
Tue, 14 Apr at 05:30 pm
The Garfield Monument
USD 29
Get the USA 250th Party Started!
Sat, 24 Jan at 11:00 am
2 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 20002
Landmark Lecture: GW, Slavery, and America's Historical Memory
Tue, 14 Apr at 06:30 pm
Tudor Place
Free
SpyKids Mission Training America250
Sat, 17 Aug at 06:00 pm
Volta Park Pool
USD 75 to 87
NEXT Presents: Conjuring the Caribbean - Colloquium and Performances
Mon, 26 Jan at 12:00 pm
Gonda Theatre - Davis Performing Arts Center
Free
Ballroom Culture: Rhythms of Resilience
Tue, 10 Feb at 07:00 pm
1828 Wiltberger St NW
Free
Advokaten 1938 | Book Presentation | Holocaust Remembrance Day 2026
Tue, 27 Jan at 07:00 pm
Embassy of Austria
Free
National Archives Art and Architecture Tour
Thu, 15 Jan at 02:00 pm
National Archives And Records Administration
Free
The Mapmaker: A Literary Conversation with Author Tom Young
Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm
Alliance Française de Washington DC
USD 13 to 18
History Film Forum: "Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes of the UFW"
Fri, 16 Jan at 07:00 pm
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Free
Natural History on the Big Screen: Walrus: Life on Thin Ice
Wed, 14 Jan at 06:45 pm
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20560
Pitorro Making Class
Thu, 05 Mar at 06:30 pm
Qui Qui DC
Special Marian Tours at The Monastery
Mon, 02 Feb at 01:00 pm
Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America
Free
Black History Walking Tour With Author Lauri Williamson and NMAAHC entry
Sat, 07 Feb at 10:30 am
Federal Triangle
USD 46
Landmark Lecture: On National Commemorations
Tue, 12 May at 06:30 pm
Tudor Place
Free
Love Songs of the 15th Century at Folger Theatre
Fri, 13 Feb at 08:00 pm
Folger Theatre
Book Launch: Joseph Torigian, The Party's Interests Come First
Wed, 28 Jan at 05:30 pm
American University, School of International Service, Founders Room
Free
Martin Luther King Day Ride
Mon, 19 Jan at 07:00 am
Anacostia Dr SE, Washington, DC 20020, United States
Manuscript Viewing at the Library of Congress
Mon, 09 Feb at 12:00 pm
Library of Congress
Free
Making History: Sip N' Create Cupcake Decor for America 250
Mon, 26 Jan at 06:00 pm
JR's Bar
Free
Infant Investigators: Winter Animals
Sun, 08 Feb at 10:15 am
National Museum of Natural History, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20013
The Louvre Revealed: A Journey Through Myths, Secrets, & Transformation
Wed, 18 Feb at 07:00 pm
Alliance française de Washington
USD 13 to 18
Erik Larson
Thu, 19 Mar at 07:00 pm
Sixth & I
USD 0 to 187
Black History Month Series: The Death of DEI
Mon, 23 Feb at 04:00 pm
SIS Founders Room
Free
DC Black History Tour for Stenographers, Legal Professionals and Friends
Sat, 28 Feb at 02:00 pm
Planet Word
USD 69
"Constantinople/Istanbul" Exhibition Tour with Joanne Allen
Sun, 01 Feb at 03:00 pm
Katzen Arts Center at American University
Free
Air and Space Museum — Georgetown University Museum Society
Sat, 31 Jan at 01:00 pm
Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
Free
Families Together: Farming and Gardening
Sat, 07 Mar at 10:00 am
National Museum of American History
Black History in Motion: Historic DC Bus Tour with Author Lauri Williamson
Sat, 21 Feb at 09:30 am
Marianne’s by DC Central Kitchen
USD 87
Rosenwald Exhibit Private Tour
Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 pm
National Building Museum
IN-GALLERY | Teacher Workshop | The Art of Roger Shimomura
Sat, 02 May at 09:00 am
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
USD 10
EB-5 Basics Live @ the 2026 Industry Forum
Fri, 01 May at 09:00 am
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
USD 55 to 161
Hybrid Event: The Starseekers, Nicole Glover
Thu, 15 Jan at 07:00 pm
East City Bookshop
USD 0 to 33
House Histories Workshop: Uncovering Your Home’s History
Tue, 03 Feb at 06:30 pm
Cleveland Park Library
Free
Georgetown Spy History Walking Tour with a Former CIA Officer
Sun, 05 Jan at 11:00 am
2920 R St NW
USD 48 to 87
SEEC Enrollment Tour: Main Building Center
Wed, 18 Mar at 04:00 pm
National Museum of Natural History, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20013
SEEC Enrollment Tour: East Court Center
Tue, 10 Mar at 04:00 pm
National Museum of Natural History, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20013
Capital Rare Book Fair
Sun, 31 May at 11:00 am
University Club
USD 10 to 15
Black History Month Series: Resistance & Solidarity
Thu, 02 Apr at 04:00 pm
SIS Founders Room
Free
Landmark Lecture: From Runaway Nun to Parlor Politician
Tue, 10 Mar at 06:30 pm
Tudor Place
Free
Hybrid Event: Let the People Hear It, Brown-Cáceres & Plylar
Wed, 21 Jan at 07:00 pm
East City Bookshop
USD 0 to 37
Black History Month Exhibit Receptions & Artist Talks
Fri, 23 Jan at 04:00 pm
Zenith Gallery
Free
Washington D.C. M**der Mystery: Death in the Shadows
Fri, 14 Feb at 10:00 am
Pinstripes
USD 11 to 21
Textile Museum Visit— Adorning the Horse: Equestrian Textiles for Power and Prestige
Sat, 28 Feb at 10:00 am
Textile Museum (Washington, D.C.)
Spy History Walking Tour on Embassy Row with a Former CIA Officer
Sun, 05 Jan at 01:30 pm
Rear Admiral Samuel Francis Dupont Memorial
USD 53 to 87
Team Scavenger Hunt Epic Adventure: D.C. National Monuments
Sat, 22 Feb at 11:00 am
Recommended Parking to Begin Adventure
USD 40
National Portrait Gallery — Georgetown University Museum Society
Sun, 18 Jan at 12:20 pm
Library of Congress
Free
Guided Tour of the National Academy of Sciences Building
Fri, 02 May at 11:00 am
National Academy of Sciences
Free
IN-GALLERY Portrait Signs: A Tour in ASL
Thu, 21 Sep at 05:00 pm
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Free
IN GALLERY | Spanish Language Docent Tours
Sun, 03 Aug at 03:00 pm
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Free
2026 Death Cafes at Historic Congressional Cemetery
Thu, 05 Feb at 06:00 pm
Congressional Cemetery, E Street Southeast, Washington, DC, USA
Free
Undercover on Capitol Hill America250
Sun, 04 Jan at 10:30 am
Cannon House Office Building
USD 81 to 143
Ghosts of Georgetown Walking Tour
Wed, 01 Oct at 07:00 pm
Old Stone House
USD 33 to 43
Explore Washington D.C.'s East End: Complete Self-Guided Tour
Fri, 12 Dec at 11:00 am
Christopher Columbus Memorial Fountain
USD 5 to 20
Power Broker Book Club @ Solid State Books
Sun, 21 Sep at 05:00 pm
Solid State Books
Free
Undercover on Capitol Hill with a former CIA Officer
Fri, 17 Jan at 02:30 pm
Cannon House Office Building
USD 81 to 143
From Profile to Partnership | Coaching for Modern Daters by MyCheekyDate
Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm
Washington
USD 169
2025 - Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land Tour
Thu, 02 Jan at 01:00 pm
Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America
Free
DC Black History Walking Tour of Black Broadway by Author Briana Thomas
Sat, 01 Jul at 11:30 am
U Street Northwest
USD 29 to 50
Walking Tour: Mark Twain in Old Washington City
Sat, 12 Jun at 10:00 am
Lafayette Square
USD 22 to 25
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
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
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
Amazing Scavenger Hunt! - The Ghosts of Washington D.C.
Sat, 22 Mar at 08:00 am
511 10th St NW
USD 15
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
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
Discover Washington D.C.’s hidden gems with our exciting scavenger hunt!
Wed, 23 Oct at 07:00 am
United States Capitol
USD 9 to 16
National Archives Art and Architecture Tour
Fri, 16 Jan at 02:00 pm
National Archives And Records Administration
Free
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