The Reception
The Woman's National Democratic Club
1526 New Hampshire Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Start Time ~5:00pm
About the Club
The historic clubhouse, located in the DuPont Circle neighborhood of nineteenth-century and Beaux Arts mansions, is also a museum with beautifully appointed rooms for meetings, receptions, weddings, and other private events. Designed by Washington architect Harvey Page, and built in 1892-94 for a descendent of the noted Adams family of Massachusetts, the house is a unique transition between Victorian and Arts and Crafts architecture. WNDC bought the former residence in 1927. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
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The Evenings Entertainment
Swing Speak
After decades of backing a legion of top local and national performers, four of Washington's finest sidemen stepped into the spotlight to form Swing Speak. In this era of techno pop and hype, they make music the old fashion way: with a strong melodic content and deft musical skill.
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Festive Foods
Referred to by industry insiders as " the quiet storm" of the DC Catering scene, Festive Foods' client base continues to grow on a strictly "word of mouth" basis.
Driving Directions
From National Cathedral (travel time 7min)
Head south on Wisconsin Ave NW toward Cathedral Ave NW (go 0.2 mi)
Turn left at Garfield St NW (go 433ft)
Slight right at Massachusetts Ave NW (go 1.6 mi)
At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on Massachusetts Ave NW (go 0.4mi)
At the traffic circle, exit onto New Hampshire Ave NW (Destination will be on the left)
Parking
Unless you are an experienced D.C. driver, it is very easy to get turned around in Dupont Circle, or worse yet, wind up on the barbarous circle itself. Street parking is scarce, and limited to two hours during the daytime on weekdays.
There are several parking garages near the reception site, including Central Parking System in the 1500 block of New Hampshire on the opposite side of the street from the club. Please note that you enter on New Hampshire Ave at 1517 immediately opposite from the WNDC. The rate should be ~$15 but check thier website for a possable coupon and closing times.
Central Parking System
1517 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20036
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There is also a garage on N St between Connecticut and 17th, with daily rates in the $15-$20 range.
Directions Using Metro
There are no direct Metro (subway) routes from the Cathedral to the WNDC, your only option would be to use the bus.
From the Cathedral (travel time 45min)
From the Cathedral walk to Massachusetts & Wisconsin AV, NW
Catch the number N6 Bus towards Farragut Square
Get off at Connecticut & DuPont Circle, NW
Walk southwest to the WNDC