Week of Events
Sunday, August 2, 2026
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August 2, 2026 -Georgetown by Kayak
Georgetown by Kayak
(DC) (National Park Service) Join a park ranger for a 1.5-hour relaxed kayak tour through the stories of the Georgetown Waterfront — where centuries of change flow beneath your paddle. Explore the land’s roots as a First Peoples village Drift by a bustling colonial port and Civil War hub Learn about the experiences of free and enslaved people Glide past echoes of ...
Monday, August 3, 2026
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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Thursday, August 6, 2026
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Friday, August 7, 2026
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Saturday, August 8, 2026
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August 8, 2026 -Ice Cream Making at Peirce Mill
Ice Cream Making at Peirce Mill
(DC) (Friends of Peirce Mill) Come learn about old-fashioned ice cream, made famous by Dolly Madison, Quaker friend of Betsy Peirce, and invented by Augustus Jackson, who was the White House chef from 1817 until 1837. We’ll show how ice cream was made in the early 19th century–and talk about why it was such a rare and special treat. Kids ...