Program areas at DC History Center
The Kiplinger research library and our expansive collection documenting everyday Washington are at the core of our institution, representing a starting point often even a source of inspiration for the work of academic, community, and student researchers, as well as our own interpretive programming. Our biannual magazine, Washington History, with an estimated readership of 2,200, is a platform for sharing the most current findings in our field.
We host a wide range of virtual and in-person programs that explore timely and relevant topics in DC history. In addition to our signature context for today series with a focus on race and equity, we present book talks, neighborhood tours, and family-and-house history orientations, among others. Held in March, the annual DC history conference showcases the latest research, projects, and exhibits about the heritage and cultures of DC, its people, and its neighborhoods.
At the Carnegie Library, we present three exhibits. The DC Hall of History introduces our collections according to four themes (transportation, social life, businesss, and urban development), while featuring an engrossing timeline of DC history. The big picture features an array of life-size panoramic photographs highlighting everyday life in 20th-century Washington. Lastly, the Carnegie Gallery tells the story of the Carnegie Library itself.