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.
Nestled on the second floor of the beautiful Beaux Arts-style Carnegie Library building, the DC History Center’s spaces can accommodate anywhere from 10 to 150 people.
As a small 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 well outside these parameters.
AMENITIES
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- 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.
- Driveway and loading dock with hydraulic lift
- Two wireless mics with speaker
- Music stand
- Optoma ZU606T-W (6000 lumens) projector and screen (113” diagonal)
- 10 folding tables and tablecloths
- Seating for 10-150, dependent on configuration of spaces booked together
- Available for both day and evening events
- Flexible set-up times
- Easily accessible restrooms
- Public elevator
SPACES
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- Memorial Hall
- Kiplinger Research Library*
- West Gallery*
- North Gallery
- South Gallery
*Food and beverage is not permitted inside these spaces
Tours
The DC History Center offers several types of tours for your group. Get an overview of the history of the Carnegie Library building and its features led by a professional tour guide. Take a tour of the second floor and hear from staff about the work of the DC History Center. Customize your experience with a presentation by a staff member, a special viewing of items from our unique collections, or a hands-on lesson or activity in our Kiplinger Research Library.
Host your event at the DC History Center
To learn more or to book your event, meeting, or tour, please contact our Events team at events@dchistory.org.
