| What: |
The 11th Annual DAR Christmas Open House |
| Date: |
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 |
| Time: | 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Address: | DAR Memorial Continental Hall,
17th and D Streets, NW, Washington, D.C.
6 blocks south of the Farragut West (Orange/Blue)
or Farragut North (Red) Metro stations
*Due to special city events, there will be no metered parking available on C and D Streets.
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| Telephone: | For groups or special arrangements call
(202) 572-0563. |
| Admission: | Free to the public. Reservations are not required. |
What's
Happening: |
Bring your friends and family to the eleventh annual public holiday open house! |
- Visit the National Christmas Tree across the street at the Ellipse then get out of the cold and join us for refreshments, cookies and a taste of history
- Experience the elegance and Christmas splendor of Memorial Continental Hall, a Registered Historic Landmark
- Tour our 31 period rooms depicting scenes of early American life
- Explore the DAR Museum Gallery.
- View other smaller exhibitions on historic Revolutionary War documents as well as famous DAR members
- Enjoy Christmas music, including caroling from area choirs.
- Have a chance to win DAR door prizes
- Get a head start on Christmas shopping at the Museum Shop and DAR Store
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| For Kids: |
Santa is taking time out of his busy schedule to attend the Open House. Coloring books and crayons will be given out to children.
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Comments from Past Visitors:
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This is our third straight year. We love the most accessible Santa in town!
-Matthew from VA
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Beautiful displays – what a gift to the entire DC community.
-Carole from MD
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Amazing building so rich with history! It is an honor to be here!
-Jason and Kristie from Washington state
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Such a treat to finally see the museum and appreciate the festive occasion.
-Michelle from MD
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We try to come every year, it’s always a treat that we combine with a trip to the National Christmas Tree.
-Galen from VA
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This is wonderful, what a great way to celebrate the season!
-Matt from DC
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