Washington, DC History & Culture

 
 
 

National Army Museum presents a Learn@Lunch - "A Tale of Two Theaters: Profiles of Services"

Date: 31 May 2023
Time: 1 to 2 p.m. ET

This event is free and open to the public. It will be offered over Zoom.

Register for the virtual talk: https://tinyurl.com/31-May-virtual-history

Follow the Zoom link: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1615563709
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When the United States entered World War II, about 29,000 persons of Chinese ancestry were living in Hawaii and another 78,000 on the mainland. By war's end, over 13,000 were serving in all branches of the U.S. Army Ground Forces and U.S. Army Air Forces. In this History Talk, join experts from the Chinese American Museum DC and the Chinese American GI Project to learn more about these experiences through the case studies of two Soldiers serving in the European and Pacific theater.

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Washington, DC History & Culture is promoting this event. It is hosted by the National Army Museum.

 
 
 

Dupont-Kalorama Museum Walk Weekend - Visit 6 DC Museums for FREE!
Every year on the first Saturday and Sunday in June all six of the Dupont-Kalorama museums open their doors for FREE.
The museums are open from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on both Saturday and Sunday unless otherwise noted.
For now this is a no-host / un-hosted Meetup event where guests will attend on their own (unless one or two people are able to host the group).

YouTube Video - Dupont Kalorama Museum Walk Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I-aSTT3ZLw

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The following museums will be open for free on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4 from 11 am-4 pm. Bring your parents, kids, friends, and neighbors!

Anderson House, The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati and a National Historic Landmark
https://www.americanrevolutioninstitute.org/

Dumbarton House, Historic House Museum and Headquarters of The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America
https://dumbartonhouse.org/

Dupont Underground, Multidisciplinary platform for creative expression housed in an abandoned streetcar station
https://dupontunderground.org/

National Museum of American Jewish Military History, Institution preserving the contributions of Jewish Americans to the peace and freedom of the US
https://nmajmh.org/

The Phillips Collection, America's first museum of modern art (open until 6 pm)
https://www.phillipscollection.org/

The President Wilson House, DC's only Presidential museum and a National Trust Historic Site
https://woodrowwilsonhouse.org/

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get around during Walk Weekend?
We encourage everyone to get out and walk! Start at any museum and choose your stops along the way. The museums are within easy walking distance of the Dupont Circle Metro Station. Alternatively, there are several buses that run near our sites as well as the capital bike share.

What are Walk Weekend hours?
Walk Weekend is on June 3-4, 11 am-4 pm. It will be held rain or shine.

Accessibility and Pets
Bring your parents, kids, friends, and neighbors, but please leave your pets at home. Service animals are welcome. Please note, due to the historic nature of the sites, not all of the participating museums are fully ADA Accessible.

Event Links
http://dupontkaloramamc.com/walk-weekend/
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/museum-walk-weekend-2023-tickets-621095311797

Thanks!

Robert Kelleman
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It's Saturday night, let's travel back in time to[masked] and listen to the distinctive music from Motown's early years.

The Motown Sound Early Years:[masked] ...

Mary Wells - The One Who Really Loves You, You Beat Me to the Punch & Two Lovers
Miracles - Shop Around & You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me & Mickey’s Monkey
Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman, Playboy & Beechwood[masked]
Martha and the Vandellas - Come and Get These Memories, Heat Wave & Quicksand
Marvin Gaye - Pride and Joy & Can I Get a Witness
Barrett Strong - Money
Little Stevie Wonder - Fingertips , Part 1
Contours - Do You Love Me
Temptations - Oh Mother of Mine
Supremes - When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes

During our online/virtual program there will also be an opportunity to discuss the music with other participants via Zoom.

Motown Records is an American record label founded by Berry Gordy Jr. in 1959. Its name, a blend of motor and town, has become a nickname for Detroit, where the label was originally headquartered.
Motown played an important role in the racial integration of popular music as an African American-owned label that achieved crossover success. In the 1960s, Motown and its subsidiary labels were the most successful proponents of the Motown Sound, a style of soul music with a mainstream pop appeal. During the 1960s, Motown achieved 79 records in the top-ten of the Billboard Hot 100 between 1960 and 1969.

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Zoom Connection Link
Click (or Copy and Paste) and Follow the Instructions:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84737580526
Connecting a few minutes early is strongly recommended.
To join the event simply click the Zoom link and follow the instructions.
Password not required.
When all else fails please read and follow the directions. : )

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Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organization Washington, DC History & Culture.

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YouTube Previously Recorded Programs:
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Donations Support Our Non-Profit Community Programs - Thank You!
PayPal: [masked]
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GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/d29491c0

We look forward to seeing you. Thanks!

Robert Kelleman
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Dupont-Kalorama Museum Walk Weekend - Visit 6 DC Museums for FREE!
Every year on the first Saturday and Sunday in June all six of the Dupont-Kalorama museums open their doors for FREE.
The museums are open from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on both Saturday and Sunday unless otherwise noted.
For now this is a no-host / un-hosted Meetup event where guests will attend on their own (unless one or two people are able to host the group).

YouTube Video - Dupont Kalorama Museum Walk Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I-aSTT3ZLw

***

The following museums will be open for free on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4 from 11 am-4 pm. Bring your parents, kids, friends, and neighbors!

Anderson House, The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati and a National Historic Landmark
https://www.americanrevolutioninstitute.org/

Dumbarton House, Historic House Museum and Headquarters of The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America
https://dumbartonhouse.org/

Dupont Underground, Multidisciplinary platform for creative expression housed in an abandoned streetcar station
https://dupontunderground.org/

National Museum of American Jewish Military History, Institution preserving the contributions of Jewish Americans to the peace and freedom of the US
https://nmajmh.org/

The Phillips Collection, America's first museum of modern art (open until 6 pm)
https://www.phillipscollection.org/

The President Wilson House, DC's only Presidential museum and a National Trust Historic Site
https://woodrowwilsonhouse.org/

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get around during Walk Weekend?
We encourage everyone to get out and walk! Start at any museum and choose your stops along the way. The museums are within easy walking distance of the Dupont Circle Metro Station. Alternatively, there are several buses that run near our sites as well as the capital bike share.

What are Walk Weekend hours?
Walk Weekend is on June 3-4, 11 am-4 pm. It will be held rain or shine.

Accessibility and Pets
Bring your parents, kids, friends, and neighbors, but please leave your pets at home. Service animals are welcome. Please note, due to the historic nature of the sites, not all of the participating museums are fully ADA Accessible.

Event Links
http://dupontkaloramamc.com/walk-weekend/
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/museum-walk-weekend-2023-tickets-621095311797

Thanks!

Robert Kelleman
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