Events: Women's History Month in Washington, DC
A Tour Of Her Own elevates Women’s History Month to a new level with this 10-day celebration of women in American history and culture. History enthusiasts or curious locals can participate in tours and events scheduled every day between February 28th - March 8th, 2020.
KICKOFF TO WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
Friday, February 28th (5:30p-7:30p)
Get a behind the scenes look at how A Tour Of Her Own is revolutionizing the tourism industry and improving the way we learn history. Network with others before hearing directly from the TOHO team during an informative panel discussion about their mission, vision, and commitment to community and women’s history. A question and answer portion will follow where audience members will be encouraged to engage.
Tickets are "pay what you can" style with three options to choose from. Your ticket purchase helps support A Tour Of Her Own, Femme Fatale, and CollabCreate which are all are local, women-owned businesses in Washington DC. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome.
Raffles for prizes and to win a free tour!
THE HARRIET TUBMAN HISTORICAL EXPERIENCE
Saturday, February 29th (8:00a-7:00p)
An all-inclusive guided bus tour from Washington, DC to Dorchester County, Maryland. This full-day itinerary includes visits to various historical sites that explore the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman. Leading the trip is a team of professional tour directors and a licensed tour guide to provide background, context, stories and relevant information along the way.
Tickets go on sale Sunday, January 19th at 2:00p.
TOUR: WOMEN WHO CLIMBED CAPITOL HILL
Sunday, March 1st (9:00a-11:00a)
Suffragists, Supremes and In-Betweens: From voting rights to representation in top governmental positions, women have lead the way for other women. Join us as we explore the women leaders of Capitol Hill who worked tirelessly for the right to vote, to serve in Congress and on the Supreme Court, and for the first time in over 200 years, become The Librarian of Congress.
TOUR: HERSTORICAL PORTRAITS
Sunday, March 1st (1:00p-3:00p)
Women's History at the National Portrait Gallery - This tour will delve into the paintings, photographs, and sculptures of the National Portrait Gallery's collection to bring to life the flesh and blood stories of real notable and notorious American women. From colonial era spies to Civil War activists, suffragists to celebrities, discover the hidden history of American women who helped shape and lead our nation.
TOUR: DOWNTOWN DC CALLBOXES
Monday, March 2nd (12:00p-1:00p)
Women’s History Edition: Join us for a lunchtime tour of the new callboxes installed in downtown D.C. While callboxes were once part of the city's emergency services system, today many stand as public art installations. Eight boxes have recently been converted to share the story of eight significant women in our city's history, ranging from Katherine Graham to Alice Paul, Mary Church Terrell to Julia Ward Howe. This brisk one hour tour will make a quick stop at each callbox and we'll learn about the women who helped shape our nation.
TOUR: HIDDEN HISTORY OF THE FIRST LADIES
Monday, March 2nd (5:30p-7:30p)
Discover the pivotal contributions of the women who have shaped and led our nation from the heart of our nation's capital.
This tour will delve into the often unexamined and unrecognized contributions of our First Ladies - from Dolley Madison and her vital role in preserving America’s early history to Eleanor Roosevelt's fight for civil rights to Jackie Kennedy and her preservation of the nation's capital.
This tour will cover a one mile stretch of downtown D.C. and tell the story of women whose work are not recognized with physical monuments but is ingrained into the fabric of our city and our history.
Watch Party
TOUR: WOMEN IN THEATER
Wednesday, March 4th (12:00p-2:00p)
Raising The Curtain on the Washington Theatre Scene
Performing Arts and Theatre in Washington, DC is a hidden gem often overshadowed locally by Politics! On this tour, we'll discover the city's vibrant and internationally renowned theatre community featuring the artistic contributions of women on stage and behind the scenes. Learn why Helen Hayes is the undisputed First Lady of the Nation’s Theatre.
We will begin our walking tour at the historic National Theatre revealing the decades of women’s contributions to the theatre community. We will celebrate the visionary Artistic Direction of the prophetic women of Arena Stage, and continue through the downtown theatre district examining how women continue to develop talent, keeping our theatre provocative and edgy.
SPECIAL OFFER: All ticket holders will receive a promo code for 35% off any performance of Silent Sky at Ford's Theater. Available only in Orchestra 5. Cannot be combined with other offers.
TOUR: UNDER THE RAINBOW
Thursday, March 5th (5:30p-7:15p)
A Gay History Walking Tour of our Nation’s Capital
Join TOHO and guide Ella Schiralli as we discover the history of the gay community from war hero to modern day human rights activists. Engage and explore how Washington, DC has been a pivotal location for the struggle for equal rights. Discover the many women who have contributed to the movement, and learn how local places and events shaped an accepting environment leading to the 2015 Marriage Equality landmark Supreme Court decision. ‘Under the Rainbow’ is an enjoyable and educational tour designed for all people of all ages. In partnership with the Dumbarton House.
$25.00 - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Combo Ticket - $45.00
LGBTQ Panel at the Historic Dumbarton House
Thursday March 5th (7:00p-8:00p)
After the Under The Rainbow tour, take time to reflect, process and continue the conversation with our panel discussion at Dumbarton House Museum in Georgetown. Panel will consist of Jennifer Porter-Lupu, Archaeologist investigating the Queer history of Halcyon House, Channing Jospehs, Journalist, Historian and author of the upcoming book House of Swann: Where Slaves Became Queens- and Changed the World, and Tour Guide Ella Schiralli. Light refreshments will be served.
$25.00 - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Combo Ticket - $45.00
TOUR: HEAR HER ROAR
Friday, March 6th (5:30p-7:30p)
Washington, D.C. is no stranger to protests and rallies. These events of political expression have occurred continuously in the United States’ capital throughout the twentieth century. Women and gender politics have played a major role in the history of political marches on Washington.
Learn about the diverse women who have marched and the various political causes that they championed. From suffragists with colorful sashes to modern feminists in pink hats, Washington has seen an evolution of women’s revolutions.
This tour will touch on different political movements that rallied in the nation’s capital to show the impact of women’s political engagement and the sometimes contradictory viewpoints with which women have had to grapple throughout history, revealing their strength, determination, and human complexities.
Join your guide on a journey back in time learning about the passionate, persevering women who rallied, while walking in their own footsteps and seeing the sights that they would have seen.
TOUR: THE ART OF WOMEN
Saturday, March 7th (12:00p-2:00p)
From paintings of women with names like Saint Helena the Empress of the Roman Empire to women who remain nameless to this day, artists offer windows into their societies and the roles played within them. This tour will take us through the National Gallery of Art’s collection to discuss women who existed in places of power and in situations without power both in front of artists and as the artists themselves. Women were subjects, patrons, muses, mythology, and artists but most clearly, they were there from the beginning until now. Join the discussion as we look beyond the superficial to see what we can learn from the past that only the artists dared to tell us.
DISTILLERY TOUR
Saturday, March 7th (5:00p-6:30p)
Republic Restoratives is a women-owned distillery in Washington, DC. This tour lasts one hour followed by a 30 minute discussion with A Tour Of Her Own about the history of women involved in the prohibition and temperance movements. 21+ only.
This experience includes: Distillery tour lead by a Republic Restoratives expert, a tasting of each available spirit, souvenir glass and a TOHO tote bag.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Sunday, March 8th, 2020
1) Women as Climate Justice Champions - (4:00p-6:00p) Hosted by Dining for Women at American University. Click here to register.
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