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Stars, Stripes and Spies: Teaching the Secret History of America

Sat, 27 Jun 2026

Explore the secret history of America at the International Spy Museum in this curator-led lecture. Learn how espionage, symbols, and covert operations helped shape the nation, with fresh insights into the Stars and Stripes era.

15–40 CHF

Past And Future Cities

Wed, 30 Sept 2026

A thought-provoking lecture examining how urban form has evolved and what cities may become, drawing on urban theory, architectural practice, and planning case studies. It maps past milestones and future scenarios shaping housing, mobility, and public spaces.

Lectures & Talks in Washington DC

If you love smart evenings, DC's lecture circuit concentrates around Downtown, the George Washington University campus and Howard University, where professors and visiting thinkers fill rooms at George Washington University. The vibe skews intellectual and professional—panels feel polished and a touch formal—but students mix in with seasoned pros, creating sharp, curious audiences. Best part: almost every talk is free, with only a handful charging admission. For topic variety, wander toward the International Spy Museum in the Southwest Employment Area to hear history-of-espionage talks, or catch architecture and planning conversations inside the National Building Museum's dramatic Great Hall downtown. Nights here are more about ideas than nightlife, though occasional social or family-friendly talks pop up. Bring a notebook, pick a neighborhood crawl—Downtown East and GW areas are especially busy—and expect to leave smarter and already planning your next talk.

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1.George Washington University11 events
2.The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum9 events
3.Howard UniversityHoward University5 events
4.New AmericaDowntown5 events
5.International Spy MuseumSouthwest Employment Area5 events
6.National Building MuseumDowntown East5 events
7.National Museum of African American History and CultureDowntown4 events

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Lectures & Talks in Washington DC

Stars, Stripes and Spies: Teaching the Secret History of America

Sat, 27 Jun 2026

International Spy Museum

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Past And Future Cities

Wed, 30 Sept 2026

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