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Latest Past Events
Ribbon Cutting for Pickets, Protests, and Parades: The History of Gay Pride in Washington
Freedom Plaza 1325 Pennsylvania Ave NW, WashingtonRegistration Link Rainbow History Project invites you to a special celebration marking the official opening of our "Pickets, Protests, and Parades: The History of Gay Pride in Washington" exhibit at Freedom […]
Culture Series: Sex Work in Civil War Washington and Beyond
Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office 437 7th Street NW, WashingtonWashington, DC saw an unprecedented rise in sex work during the Civil War due to the thousands of Union soldiers who flooded into the city for training. Brothels provided income, […]
The State of Journalism in DC: 2025 Community Journalism Program Closing Ceremony
True Reformer Building 1200 U St. NW, WashingtonJoin us for an engaging panel discussion on the shifting landscape of journalism in DC. Our panelists will explore the current state of journalism nationally and in DC and the […]
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