You can shape the future of museums (and gain free admission to popular Cottage programs)

You can shape the future of museums (and gain free admission to popular Cottage programs)

If you are interested in free access to unique DC opportunities, especially right here in Petworth, President Lincoln’s Cottage is inviting you to join our Museum Social Impact in Practice Study (MSIIP) and help shape the future of museums.

By participating in the MSIIP study, you’ll get the opportunity to enjoy 3 great Cottage programs at no cost, and will be able to help us evaluate our impact by completing a survey. 

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Councilmember's Corner: How DC is responding to Trump’s attacks and how we must move forward

Councilmember's Corner: How DC is responding to Trump’s attacks and how we must move forward

I have been horrified and outraged by the conduct perpetrated by federal law enforcement officers, including ICE agents, targeting our most vulnerable neighbors — especially unhoused and undocumented residents who are simply trying to live their lives. This cruelty is the opposite of who we are as a District and as a community who has long stood up for those who need protection most.

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"Dog Days of Summer" event now on Sunday, Sept 7th (see activities & register for dog show!)

"Dog Days of Summer" event now on Sunday, Sept 7th (see activities & register for dog show!)

A new date but the same great time for the whole neighborhood!

Petworth in the Park: Dog Days of Summer, a new community celebration coming on Saturday, September 7th!

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Get ready for Petworth's new "Dog Days of Summer" event on September 6th

Get ready for Petworth's new "Dog Days of Summer" event on September 6th

Get ready to enjoy Petworth in the Park: Dog Days of Summer, a new community celebration coming on Saturday, September 6th!

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Home Rule Music Festival is back on June 21st!

Home Rule Music Festival is back on June 21st!

The Home Rule Music Festival, sponsored by HR Records on Kennedy Street NW, has quickly become of the most popular music festivals in DC. It’s back for another amazing show at the Parks at Walter Reed on June 21, 2025!

The Festival is free to attend.

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Enjoy more than 100 community events at The Parks at Walter Reed this summer!

Enjoy more than 100 community events at The Parks at Walter Reed this summer!

The Parks at Walter Reed has quickly become a cultural hub for upper NW DC, and now has more than 100 community events and activities planned on the Parks’ lush green spaces, including markets, world-class music, festivals and weekly fitness classes.

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Commemorate Memorial Day with a tour of the first National Cemetery, right here in Petworth

Commemorate Memorial Day with a tour of the first National Cemetery, right here in Petworth

Join President Lincoln’s Cottage and the AFRH for free guided tours of the United States Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025.

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Map & schedule live for PorchFest — bigger than ever on Saturday, April 26

Map & schedule live for PorchFest — bigger than ever on Saturday, April 26

Petworth PorchFest is Saturday, April 26th starting at 2pm on porches across the Petworth area. This year there are more than 300 bands playing at over 130 homes across the neighborhood, making this one the largest outdoor music festivals in DC.

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Lead contamination found at Park View Rec Center, closing the playground again

Lead contamination found at Park View Rec Center, closing the playground again

4-19-25: The park has been cleaned, and a new article with updates coming soon.

Spring break is here but neighborhood kids won’t get to play at the Park View Recreation Center playground, affectionately referred to as “ladybug playground” for the squat colorful statues that dot its center. That’s because the playground is closed for lead remediation, for the second time in two years.

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Scoop: DC DGS sells Petworth Rec Center for new $$$ condominiums

Scoop: DC DGS sells Petworth Rec Center for new $$$ condominiums

Whelp, just heard that the popular Petworth park at 8th and Taylor Streets NW is going to be expensive condominiums.

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Get ready for Petworth Porchfest, the biggest outdoor music event in DC!

Get ready for Petworth Porchfest, the biggest outdoor music event in DC!

Petworth PorchFest is about a month away — April 26th, starting at 2pm! With 250+ bands and 100+ hosts, this is shaping up to be a truly great fifth anniversary event!

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Take a Spring Break “staycation” at Lincoln’s Cottage! (Cottage Corner)

Take a Spring Break “staycation” at Lincoln’s Cottage! (Cottage Corner)

On the week of April 14-18th, President Lincoln’s Cottage will be offering a variety of kid-friendly activities for neighbors looking to “staycation” during the spring school holidays.

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Councilmember's Corner: Reimagining the Future of Georgia Avenue

Councilmember's Corner: Reimagining the Future of Georgia Avenue

Georgia Ave has had its share of recent challenges. We’ve seen the pandemic take its toll on local businesses, neighbors struggle to afford the cost of rent, and buildings left vacant and blighted. Our public gathering spaces need to be more welcoming and accessible, and too often, lack of public transportation options prevent opportunities that exist here from reaching the people who need them most. 

That’s why I’m excited to announce a new initiative to lead on this critical work: Reimagining Georgia Avenue.

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Crafting Connections with Your Neighbors and the Future (Cottage Corner)

Crafting Connections with Your Neighbors and the Future (Cottage Corner)

Rescheduled to Sunday, February 16th…

Join us for Crafting Connections on Thursday, January 30th as we launch a new interactive visitor experience that encourages connection. Paint, draw, collage and design a card for future visitors to the Cottage to inspire, provide hope or amuse them. Free for Petworth News readers!

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