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Join Us for Whitman 200 Festival

Festival Dates May 23 – June 3 The Walt Whitman 200 Festival celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of one of America’s most
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Relive the Celebration! Check Out Our Supporter Reception Recap [Video]

“HumanitiesDC gives a voice to our past and helps people really understand why that past is important to us” -Councilmember Robert C. White Jr. (At-Large)
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An Evening of Gratitude

On Monday, our neighbors, friends, fellow historians and Councilmembers gathered at Busboys & Poets to be honored for their support in preserving the humanities in
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Thank You For Supporting HumanitiesDC

Thank you for all of your support in amplifying the stories of our city! Because of you, our neighbors have been heard across the
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Our “DC Writers’ Homes” Launch was the House Warming We’ve Always Wanted

Not everyday do you get the chance to meet your favorite author, let alone visit their home. This past Thursday (Nov. 29th), however, we were
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