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District Vibes / American Pride Exhibition Tours

DC Public Library is commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary by showcasing the unique and vibrant contributions Washingtonians have made to America’s culture and history.

District Vibes / American Pride: How D.C. Changed American Culture tells the story of D.C. through striking images, artifacts, compelling history, and dynamic programming. 
 
Washington, D.C. is more than a federal city—it’s a mosaic of neighborhoods and communities that have nurtured creativity, learning, music, cuisine, and sports for generations. While the District is smaller geographically than every single U.S. state, within its’ 68-square miles residents of the District have contributed groundbreaking ideas that have shaped the nation’s imagination and driven meaningful change. 
 

During your visit you will be guided through the exhibit and be given the opportunity for questions and clarification in an open forum format.

Along with the main exhibit hosted in the Great Hall of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, neighborhood libraries across the city will offer exhibits, talks, readings, films and other compelling programming that will help share the story. 

To learn more about the exhibit click here. To sign up for a tour, click "Register" on the upper left hand corner.

Tours begin near the MLK Library Welcome Desk

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the DC Public Library Foundation.

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