Jewish Life in Mr. Lincolns City

02/13/2009 - 05/31/2009

This new, original exhibition created by the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington explores Jewish life in the Washington area during the Civil War. The exhibition will look at the ways in which local Jews interacted with President Lincoln and the myriad of ways they contributed to the war effort. JHSGW has created specialized lesson plans for teachers and will offer guided tours for students and adults. Dr. Melvin Urofsky, author of numerous history books detailing 19th century history, will speak at the exhibition Metrorail: Tenleytown-AU, Metrobus: N3, N4, N6, N8

Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington
3539 Macomb Street, NW
Washington, DC
202-789-0900
http://www.jhsgw.org

Jewish Life in Mr. Lincolns City

02/13/2009

This new, original exhibition created by the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington explores Jewish life in the Washington area during the Civil War. The exhibition will look at the ways in which local Jews interacted with President Lincoln and the myriad of ways they contributed to the war effort. JHSGW has created specialized lesson plans for teachers and will offer guided tours for students and adults. Dr. Melvin Urofsky, author of numerous history books detailing 19th century history, will speak at the exhibition 32 Bus NW Wisconsin Ave & NW Macomb Street stop

Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington
3539 Macomb Street, NW
Washington, DC
(202) 789-0900
http://www.jhsgw.org

Dawn at the Lincoln Memorial: A Photo Safari

02/14/2009
6:10 AM to 8:30 AM

Professional architectural photographer E. David Luria, director of Washington Photo Safari - one of the nation’s largest providers of photography training, will conduct a workshop that teaches amateur photographers how to capture the early morning light on the Lincoln Memorial and statue, and how to frame the view of the rising sun in the columns of the Memorial. Working without flash or tripods, participants will be taught techniques of exposure, composition, lighting and color filtration to get the most dramatic photographs of this beautiful national treasure. Saturday, February 14, 2009: (rain or cloud date Sunday February 15, 2009). The price per person, including photography instruction and instructional materials, is $69. Metrorail: Foggy Bottom-GWU, Metrobus: L1, L2, L4

Washington Photo Safari
4545 Connecticut Ave NW #620
Washington, DC
202-537-0937
http://www.washingtonphotosafari.com

Jewish Life in Mr. Lincolns City

06/07/2009
8:00 PM

This new, original exhibition created by the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington explores Jewish life in the Washington area during the Civil War. The exhibition will look at the ways in which local Jews interacted with President Lincoln and the myriad of ways they contributed to the war effort. Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer will give a presentation as part of the opening program. Metro: Judiciary Square Metro

Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington
701 4th Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC
202-789-0900
http://www.jhsgw.org

Jewish Life in Mr. Lincolns City

09/11/2009

This new, original exhibition created by the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington explores Jewish life in the Washington area during the Civil War. The exhibition will look at the ways in which local Jews interacted with President Lincoln and the myriad ways they contributed to the war effort. Metro: Dash Bus 2 Seminary Rd & Ft. Williams Pkwy stop

Beth El Hebrew Congregation
3830 Seminary Road
Alexandria
202-789-0900
http://www.jhsgw.org