It’s all about the neighborhood
Bring the family to enjoy a free, fun community day on the grounds of Lincoln’s Cottage that includes pony rides, a petting zoo, lawn games, storytelling, hat-making and other crafts, along with a fun puppet show, food and more!
Read MoreArt All Night returns to Petworth on Friday, September 12th. There will be events happening all around the area, from Georgia Avenue the 800 block of Upshur Street up to Kennedy Street and down 14th Street.
Read MorePetworth resident Dasha Perry has opened a mobile housecall vet practice called Perry Paws Mobile, bringing veterinary health care to the home.
Read MoreRegister your furry companion for the Dog Show on September 7th at 3pm, and get a chance to win some great prizes! And you’ll enjoy a day of music, kids games and activities, food, business and restaurant specials and more!
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreThis one-hour session at the Petworth Library on August 23rd is a great opportunity to learn what is involved with volunteering to mentor local kids — and commitment of only an hour or two a week! You can volunteer as a mentor, tutor or coach for elementary, middle or high school students.
Read MoreA 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!
Get ready to enjoy Petworth in the Park: Dog Days of Summer, a new community celebration coming on Saturday, September 6th!
Read MoreFriends of the Soldiers Home (FOSH) is putting on another great July 4th Celebration from 4pm-9:30pm in the giant field on the grounds of the Home (340 Rock Creek Church Road NW).
Read MoreWelcome to this beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated townhouse nestled on a quiet street in the heart of Petworth. Blending classic charm with modern enhancements, this spacious 2,227 square foot home features three full bedrooms, three full bathrooms, one half bath, and a fully finished basement, offering comfort and flexibility across all levels.
Read MorePetworth Peanuts invites you to the 4th Annual Petworth Pride in the Park on Saturday, June 14th, 10am – 12pm at Sherman Circle.
Read MoreThe DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) recently released their final Notice of Intent outlining the safety design changes they want to install around Grant Circle. DDOT is accepting community comments until June 12, 2025. If their timelines hold this project should begin later this summer.
Read MoreJoin 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.
Read MoreThis year is the tenth anniversary of a festival that has become such a fan-favorite that it was named Best Music Festival in DC in the 2024 City Paper’s ‘Best of the City’ Readers-Choice Awards. All proceeds from the event will support the preservation of Abraham Lincoln’s beloved summer residence. Petworth readers can get a 10% discount code!
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Volunteer with the Friends of the Soldier's Home!
