Inaugural Extravaganza

Release Date: Thursday, January 15th 2009

Ever sat in the Oval Office? Looked out the windows of Air Force One? Talked about history with President Abraham Lincoln? Well, maybe not the latter—but even so, it’s not such a far-fetched idea. From January 16 through January 24, political enthusiasts will be able to do all of this and more at InauguralFest, a nonpartisan tribute to presidential history on the CityCenter DC site located at 11th and H Streets.

InauguralFest will offer visitors to the site a chance to touch history. They will be able to board a full-sized Boeing 727 fuselage, a replica of Air Force One; sit in a full-sized Oval Office, replete with the historic Resolute desk given to President Hayes by Queen Victoria, and sign a bill into law; and take in several displays, including one of interactive presidential talking figures, first ladies’ gowns, a presidential pet museum and interactive areas for children. Tickets are $17.50 for adults and $12.95 for children, seniors and military personnel with ID.

Volunteers are needed for this event, which runs from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm on Friday, January 16 through Friday, January 23, and from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, January 24. For tickets and more information, visit  www.inauguralfest.com.

DC businesses interested in selling tickets for InauguralFest and sharing in a portion of the proceeds, can request a referral code. Group discounts, for 20 or more tickets, are also available. For more information on coupon books, ticket coding and business incentives, call 877.661.2124 and listen for the prompt.

The Downtown Events Corporation, a Downtown BID affiliate corporation, oversees event programming on the 10-acre City Center DC Lot.