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Middleburg Spring Races
River Farm Gardens
Credit: River Farm
FEBRUARY
DATE NIGHTS D.C.
February 1 – 28
Citywide
This month-long promotion on washington.org is designed to both
inspire mid-winter getaways to the nation’s capital and kindle the
romance in the air. Find all deals and discount on washington.org.
PRESIDENT’S DAY AT
GEORGE WASHINGTON’S MOUNT VERNON
February 18
Mount Vernon
Celebrate the life and legacy of the Father of our Country. During
Washington’s Birthday Celebration, guests can visit with and
hear stories from George and Martha, watch dancing and military
demonstrations, observe wreathlayings at the tomb, and enjoy
hoecakes in honor of Washington’s birthday.
Credit: Visit Middleburg
MARCH
VOTES FOR WOMEN:
AN AMERICAN AWAKENING, 1840–1920
March 1 – January 5, 2020
National Portrait Gallery
To usher the centennial anniversary of the ratification of the 19th
Amendment, this exhibition considers the oft-overlooked women
and organizations who pushed the complex narrative of suffrage
forward. Through portraiture, biography, and material culture, it
examines the contributions of history-making women.
CHOCOLATES GALORE & MORE
March 1
Lansdowne Resort & Spa
Enjoy free-flowing Champagne, delectable sweets, and savory
dishes. Spend the night indulging in conversation with D.C.- area
chefs while enjoying small bites, desserts, and dancing in the
beautiful ballroom.
TINTORETTO: THE ARTIST OF VENICE AT 500
March 3 – July 7
National Gallery of Art
In celebration of the 500th anniversary of the birth of Jacopo
Tintoretto, a major exhibition from Palazzo Ducale in Venice will
travel to D.C. — its only other venue. As the first retrospective of
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