Events
Learn more about important topics and issues in our community’s history—and meet folks with shared interests—by attending thought-provoking and lively events offered throughout the year.
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Upcoming events
"Pickets, Protests, and Parades" Exhibit Ribbon Cutting
Saturday, May 24 | 11:00 am
Freedom Plaza (14th Street NW and Pennsylvania Avenue NW), between the White House and the Capitol Building.
Registration required
Pickets, Protests, and Parades Exhibit Walking Tours | May 24th - July 6th 7pm Daily
Saturday, May 24 | 7:00 pm
Freedom Plaza (14th Street NW and Pennsylvania Avenue NW), between the White House and the Capitol Building.
Registration required
Off the Mall Tours x RHP: Queer Black Broadway Walking Tour
Sunday, May 25 | 4:00 pm
Meeting point: 620 T Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Registration required
Behind the Scenes with the Senior Curator of Pickets, Protests, and Parades Exhibit | May 26th - July 6th, Varies Dates
Monday, May 26 | 6:00 pm
Freedom Plaza (14th Street NW and Pennsylvania Avenue NW), between the White House and the Capitol Building.
Registration required
DC Preservation League x RHP: LGBTQ+ Walking Tour in Dupont Circle
Saturday, May 31 | 11:00 am
Dupont Circle
Registration required
Off the Mall Tours x RHP: Queer Black Broadway Walking Tour
Saturday, May 31 | 5:00 pm
Meeting point: 620 T Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Registration required
DC Preservation League x RHP: LGBTQ+ Walking Tour in Dupont Circle
Friday, June 6 | 4:00 pm
Dupont Circle
Registration required
Off the Mall Tours x RHP: Queer Black Broadway Walking Tour
Saturday, June 7 | 7:00 pm
Meeting point: 620 T Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Registration required
July Volunteer Meet-up
Sunday, July 20 | 2:00 pm
TBD - DC Public Library
Registration required
LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour: East Dupont and 17th St
Sunday, July 27 | 10:00 am
Dupont Circle Fountain
Registration required
LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour: West Dupont and P St
Wednesday, July 30 | 7:00 pm
Dupont Circle Fountain
Registration required
LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour: East Dupont and 17th St
Saturday, August 9 | 10:00 am
Dupont Circle Fountain
Registration required
LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour: West Dupont and P St
Sunday, August 10 | 10:00 am
Dupont Circle Fountain
Registration required
LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour: West Dupont and P St
Friday, August 22 | 7:00 pm
Dupont Circle Fountain
Registration required
September Volunteer Meet-up
Sunday, September 7 | 2:00 pm
TBD - DC Public Library
Registration required
LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour: East Dupont and 17th St
Wednesday, September 10 | 7:00 pm
Dupont Circle Fountain
Registration required
Past events
Learn more about our public panels and programs. Many of our past public panels and programs have been recorded on video and are available for viewing on the RHP YouTube channel.
Walking tours
Get to know historic LGBTQ neighborhoods with guided or self-guided walking tours.
