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The 1842 Society Weekend in Washington, D.C.

November 2-5, 2017

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Thursday, November 2, 2017

6:00 p.m. 1842 Society weekend kick-off cocktails with local alumnae group at the Army and Navy

Club

901 Seventeenth Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20006

Motor coach will depart at 5:30 p.m. from the Ritz-Carlton and will pick-up guests at the Army

and Navy Club at 8:00 p.m. for return to the Ritz-Carlton. If you choose to drive yourself, you

may use the valet parking at the Club for $13 (pay at the desk) or use the parking garage

located directly next door to the Club. Cocktail attire recommended. Gentlemen must wear coat

and tie.

Join President Pareena Lawrence, 1842 members, and local alumnae for cocktails to kick-off the 1842 Society

weekend in Washington.

Special thanks to Ellen Parke ’71 for sponsoring this event.

Friday, November 3, 2017

10:00 a.m. C-SPAN Behind-the-Scenes Tour - Pulling Back the Curtain on Political Media

400 North Capitol St. NW, Suite 650, Washington, D.C. 20001

Motor coach will depart at 9:45 a.m. from the Ritz-Carlton. Wear comfortable shoes and

clothes.

A behind the scenes peek at Washington, D.C.’s real power industry: the political media. C-SPAN covers the

US government like no other, with three cable channels, 24/7, including live unedited coverage of the House,

Senate, and many White House events. No fake news here. We will walk through the inner sanctum of control

rooms and studios and then with coffee and fresh pastries in the shadow of the Capitol Dome, we will talk with

the experts on what it is really like to keep the American people informed with the news they need to know.

Their popular morning news call in program “Washington Journal” will just be ending as we arrive.

In advance of our tour, you may wish to check out what’s going on at C-SPAN, C-SPAN 2, and C-SPAN 3 at

www.c-span.org.

Special thanks to Ann Compton ’69 for arranging this tour.

12:00 p.m. Tour of Union Station and lunch at the Columbus Club

50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

Located approximately two blocks from C-SPAN. We will walk to Union Station.

Enjoy a private tour of the newly renovated Union Station and enjoy lunch in the lovely Columbus Club. We

may even be joined by a special guest speaker!

Special thanks to Page Dekker ’84 for arranging this event.

2:00 p.m. Free time - Feel free to choose from an activity listed below or spend time on your own

exploring the District. Motor coaches will depart from Union Station at 2:00 p.m. for the Phillips Collection,

Lafayette Square, and the Ritz-Carlton. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes. Transportation

will be provided to the Ritz-Carlton for those touring the Phillips Collection and Lafayette

Square.

Tour of the Phillips Collection (Pre-registration required) Encounter superb works of modern art in an intimate setting. Paintings by Renoir and Rothko, Bonnard and

O’Keefe, van Gogh and Diebenkorn are among the many impressionist and modern works that fill the

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Staff Contact Information

Audrey Stone, VP of Institutional Advancement Susan Wheeler, Director of Major & Planned Giving

stoneae@hollins.edu; (540) 521-3194 wheelersd@hollins.edu; (434) 760-2996

Suzy Mink, Senior Philanthropic Advisor Anna Moncure, Director of the Hollins Fund

minks@hollins.edu; (202) 309-1750 moncurea@hollins.edu; (540) 312-5414

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National Zoo The National Zoo is part of the Smithsonian Institu-

tion. Founded in 1889, the Zoo sits on 163 acres in the

heart of Washington D.C.’s Rock Creek Park and is

home to more than 1,500 animals across 300 different

species.

National Museum of Women in the Arts The only major museum in the world dedicated to

championing women through the arts.

Chinatown

United States Botanic Garden A living plant museum that informs visitors about the

importance, and often irreplaceable value, of plants to

the well-being of humans and to earth’s fragile eco-

system.

National Museum of the American Indian The NMAI cares for one of the world’s most expan-

sive collections of Native artifacts, including objects,

photographs, archives, and media covering the entire

Western Hemisphere, from the Arctic Circle to Tierra

del Fuego.

Sporting events

Thursday, November 2 at Capital One Arena

7:00 p.m. - Capitals vs Islanders

Friday, November 3 at Capital One Arena

7:00 p.m. - Wizards vs Cavaliers

Saturday, November 4 at Capital One Arena

7:00 p.m.-Hershey vs Toronto

Theatre events

The Book of Mormon - John F. Kennedy Center for

the Performing Arts. 7:30 p.m. November 2-3. 1:30

p.m., November 4.

Restaurant Recommendations

Ris-$$$$

2275 L Street NW

Washington, D.C.

www.risdc.com

(202) 730-2500

Blue Duck Tavern-$$$$ 24 & M Streets NW

Washington, D.C.

(202) 419-6755

Rasika West End-$$$$

1190 New Hampshire Ave NW

Washington, D.C.

www.rasikarestaurant.com

(202) 466-2500

The Oval Room-$$$$ 800 Connecticut Avenue NW

Washington, D.C.

www.ovalroom.com

(202) 463-8700

Kingbird (at the Watergate Hotel)-$$$ 2650 Virginia Ave NW

Washington, D.C.

(844) 617-1972

La Taberna Del Alabardero-$$

1776 Eye Street NW

Washington, D.C.

www.alabardero.com

(202) 429-2200

Filomena Ristorante-$$ 1063 Wisconsin Avenue NW

Washington, D.C.

www.filomena.com

(202) 338-8800

Fiola Mare-$$$ 3050 K Street NW, Suite 101

Washington, D.C.

www.fiolamaredc.com

(202) 628-0065

The Peacock Café-$$ 3251 Prospect Street NW

Washington, D.C.

www.peacockcafe.com

(202) 625-2740

Café Milano-$$$

3251 Prospect St NW

Washington, D.C.

www.cafemilano.com

(202) 333-6183

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museum. Renoir and Friends: Luncheon of the Boating Party will be the special exhibit.

Special thanks to Gabby Awuma ’14 for arranging this tour.

Walking tour of Lafayette Square (Pre-registration required) Led by Washington Walks, a walk around the White House and its environs is a journey through U.S. history.

The domicile at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and the seven-acre park across the street have always had a symbi-

otic relationship: what occurs at one location invariably impacts what happens at the other - and what happens

often takes on national significance.

Special thanks to Ellen Parke ’71 for arranging this tour.

White House Visitors Center Skip the line for the public walk through tour of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and enjoy the ease of a less

crowded experience, complete with a cool gift shop and current displays of White House artifacts. Then, cross

the street to the mod W Hotel and have a drink on their roof terrace, overlooking the White House itself. 7:30

a.m. to 4 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/whho/planyourvisit/white-house-visitor-center.htm Washington Slept Here - Mount Vernon The magnificent Potomac River home of George Washington, just 15 minutes from downtown. Restored

rooms, rich history, museum, walking tour of gardens. And his whiskey distillery nearby has been renovated

and is back in production. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $20 http://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/directions-parking

-transportation/

Museum of American History

Oh Say Can You See? - The Star Spangled Banner and bits of history in the “nation’s attic” - Museum of

American History. The Smithsonian museums on the mall are free and open to the public 10:00 a.m. to 5:30

p.m. every day. Along with Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers, and the lunch counter from the Greensboro civil rights

protest, a special Democracy exhibit is an excellent stop to consider how the nation is holding up the treasured

spirit of democracy. https://amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/visit.aspx

The Newseum Read All About It -The Newseum at the foot of Capitol Hill is a one-of-a-kind adventure into News. The

breathtaking views and soaring architecture of the Newseum’s new home puts on display with 21st Century

technology the history of information and communications. Ann’s favorite treasure - the broadcast tower that

tumbled to the ground from the top of the World Trade Centers in New York on September 11th - a three story

display with the actual tower just as it was found in the rubble. $25 adult admission - Ann Compton can

arrange a limited number of free passes. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. http://www.newseum.org/visit/ National Museum of African American History and Culture The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclu-

sively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. The museum has collected more

than 36,000 artifacts.

Sackler and Freer Galleries

The Smithsonian’s museums of Asian Art. When you visit the galleries you can move through cultures and

time periods. Their mantra is to present the best in Asian art while enabling visitors to walk through a vivid

timeline of world cultures.

Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens

The former residence of businesswoman, socialite, philanthropist, and collector Marjorie Merriweather Post,

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Hillwood is known for its large decorative art collection that focuses heavily on the House of Romanov.

Hirshhorn Museum

A leading voice for contemporary art and culture, The Hirshhorn Museum provides a national platform for the

art and artists of our time.

National Gallery of Art Currently showing an exhibit on Fragonard, Menschel, Munch, Amman, and early Netherland drawings from

the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam. Also, newly opened is an exhibition on Vermeer and the

Masters of Genre Painting.

6:00 p.m. Cocktail party at the House of Sweden

2900 K Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

Motor coach will depart at 5:30 p.m. from the Ritz-Carlton and will pick-up guests at 8:30

p.m. for return to the Ritz-Carlton.

Gaze at the Potomac River from the modern and sleek House of Sweden. Situated on the banks of the Potomac

River, this promises to be a lovely evening with spectacular views.

Saturday, November 4, 2017

TBD Private tour of Washington National Cathedral

3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20017

Motor coach will depart from the Ritz-Carlton. Comfortable walking shoes and attire.

The dream of a national cathedral dates to the earliest days of the United States, when President George

Washington and architect Pierre L’Enfant imagined a “great church for national purposes.” Explore this

majestic building from the rafters, delight in her stained glass, or pore over her architecture with your choice of

private tours.

Special thanks to Suzy Mink ’74 for arranging this tour.

Guided Driving Tour of Embassy Row and historic homes

Following our tour of Washington National Cathedral, we will return to our motor coaches for a guided tour of

Embassy Row. We will stop at historic homes along the way.

12:00 p.m. Luncheon and panel at Halcyon House

3400Prospect St NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

Join Washington, D.C., mayor, Muriel Bowser, a representative from Food and Friends, and participants in

Halcyon House’s program for a panel discussion about their views of the issues facing Washington. Keep your

fingers crossed for a visit from Senator Mark Warner!

Special thanks to Kay Kendall ’66 for arranging this event.

2:00 p.m. Afternoon Free time (see above and pages 5 and 6 for activity suggestions)

7:00 p.m. The 1842 Society Weekend Signature Cocktails and Dinner at the Sulgrave Club

1801 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, D.C., 20036

Motor coach will depart from the Ritz-Carlton at 6:30 p.m. Departure from Sulgrave Club at

9:00 p.m. Cocktail attire - men must wear coat and tie.

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Celebrate a wonderful weekend and hear from our new president, Pareena Lawrence, at the sophisticated

Sulgrave Club.

Special thanks to Suzanne Whitmore ’60 for sponsoring this event.

Sunday, November 5, 2017

9:00 a.m. Farewell Brunch (concludes at 11:00 a.m.)

The Ritz-Carlton – Salon IIIA

1150 22nd Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20037

An informal gathering to come and go as you prepare for departure

Hotel Information

The Ritz-Carlton

1150 22nd Street NW

Washington, D.C. 20037

(202) 835-0500

Services and Amenities:

Concierge

HDI LCD TVs and ipod docking stations

Wireless and hard-wired internet access

Bathroom Amenities with hairdryer

Overnight shoe shine, dry cleaning, and laundry services

Access to Equinox Sports Club

Business lounge

Transportation services

On-site parking

Motor Coach Pick-up Locations

The group will meet in the main lobby of the Ritz-Carlton and then proceed to the bus together.

Local Attractions (see pages 3 and 4 for additional recommendations)

United States Capitol and Capitol Hill

Recognized around the world as a symbol of the United States, the Capitol is the seat of the House of

Representatives and the Senate. The huge dome, based on the dome of St. Peter’s in Rome, stands out above

all other Washington buildings. Free tours, which can be reserved online, begin at the visitor center on the

lower floor.

The Lincoln Memorial The Lincoln Memorial stands at the far end of the mall, separated from the Washington Monument by the

Reflecting Pool. At its center is a 19-foot marble statue of President Abraham Lincoln surrounded by 36

columns, one for each state that existed at the time of his death.

The Washington Monument A familiar icon of the National Mall, the obelisk honors the nation’s first president. You can take an elevator to

the very top for aerial views over the mall and much of Washington. The base of the monument is surrounded

by a circle of 50 American Flags.