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52nd Annual DC History Conference

DATE & TIME
Fri, May 1 to Sat, May 2
LOCATION
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (901 G Street NW)

The largest annual gathering for history and humanities-minded Washingtonians.

Join your neighbors at the 52nd Annual DC History Conference! This year’s program reflects on DC as a proud hometown at a moment of both celebration and challenge—set against the nation’s 250th anniversary and a shifting political and financial landscape for history and humanities work. See the full scheduled at: conference.dchistory.org/programs.

Scholars, activists, journalists, artists, educators, and other community members come together to explore the city’s history. More than 1,000 people attended last year’s conference. This community event features more than 58 presenters across 16 panels, keynotes, and coffee chats. Meet over 50 organizations during the History Network and more than 40 projects during the Research Showcase.

The conference is free to all attendees—register today!

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A presenter stands behind a table at a conference research showcase, smiling and speaking with an attendee. The table displays a small exhibit with books, photos, and a sign reading “Come Learn About NoMa,” while other participants and poster displays fill the bright indoor space in the background.