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Under The Rainbow Tour and Panel Discussion

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LGBTQ History Walking Tour and Panel Discussion
When Mar 05, 2020
from 05:30 PM to 08:00 PM
Where Dumbarton House
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Contact Phone 2023372288
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When: March 5, 2020 Time: 5:30-8pm Cost: $45 tour and panel; $25 tour only; $25 panel only Tickets available: http://dumbartonhouse.org/event/under-the-rainbow-tour-and-panel-discussion Join guide Ella Schiralli as we discover the history of the gay community from war hero to modern day human rights activists. Engage and explore how Washington, DC has been a pivotal location for the struggle for equal rights. Discover the many women who have contributed to the movement and learn how local places and events shaped an accepting environment leading to the 2015 Marriage Equality landmark Supreme Court decision. ‘Under the Rainbow’ is an enjoyable and educational tour designed for all people of all ages. After the tour take time to reflect, process and continue the conversation with our panel discussion at Dumbarton House Museum in Georgtown. Panel will consist of Jennifer Porter-Lupu, Archaeologist investigating the Queer history of Halcyon House, Channing Jospehs, Journalist, Historian and author of the upcoming book House of Swann: Where Slaves Became Queens- and Changed the World, and Tour Guide Ella Schiralli. Light refreshments will be served.

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