Programs at Dumbarton

Using 200 year-old objects from the museum, Junior Girl Scouts will explore various methods and techniques of drawing including still life, shading, perspective, and even cartoons. During this program specific to art, Juniors will expand their art vocabulary and create a portfolio of their artwork to take home. Th

Please join us on select Saturday afternoons for live classical music concerts performed by the Friday Morning Music Club, a community of music lovers and musicians that has promoted classical music in the Washington area for over 130 years. Each concert is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome. See the

Introduce students to our nation’s past!  Through hands-on programming at Dumbarton House, homeschool students ages 5-12 are invited to “travel back in time” 220 years and explore the early history of Washington D.C. Each program includes an interactive tour of the museum, snack, and an activity. Se

 In this workshop, Girl Scouts will learn the essentials of etiquette and how it has evolved overtime. From table manners to polite conversation, Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts will get to practice the basics. After, they’ll be able to put what they’ve learned to the test during an afternoon tea party!&nb