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The DC History Center, centrally located in Downtown DC, offers a variety of unique spaces for meetings, tours, educational events, luncheons, and other special occasions. It is conveniently located across the street from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and within walking distance of all Metro lines.

The DC History Center’s spaces can accommodate anywhere from 10 to 150 people.

As a nonprofit organization, it is important to us that we are not just a venue. Events held in our spaces are an expression of our mission—designed to impart a deeper understanding of DC’s history. We make our space available to partners and allied organizations and reserve the right to decline events which are outside these parameters. To learn more about hosting an event at the DC History Center, see our Events Menu.

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Amenities
  1. Centrally located two blocks south of Mount Vernon Square Metro station (Yellow and Green lines), and two blocks north of Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro station (Red, Yellow, and Green lines). The Orange, Blue, and Silver lines are just a few additional blocks away.
  2. Driveway and loading dock with hydraulic lift
  3. Two wireless mics with speaker
  4. Clear acrylic podium
  5. Optoma ZU606T-W (6000 lumens) projector and screen (113” diagonal)
  6. 98″ wall-mounted TV screen in South Gallery
  7. 10 folding tables and tablecloths
  8. Seating for 10-150, dependent on configuration of spaces booked together
  9. Available for day and evening events
  10. Flexible set-up times
  11. Easily accessible restrooms
  12. Public elevator
  13. Hi-speed WiFi
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To learn more or to book your event, meeting, or tour, please complete our Event Inquiry Form.

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