Block by Block: Naming Washington

July 30, 2021

11:30 am

January 15, 2024

7:00 pm

National Portrait Gallery

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The National Portrait Gallery explores the namesakes of Washington, D.C.’s streets, avenues, neighborhoods, and other public spaces in the “Block by Block: Naming Washington” exhibition. Featuring reproductions of 16 portraits, drawn mostly from the museum’s collection, this exhibit presents the faces and biographies behind some of the city’s most familiar locations, introducing visitors to those whose names are part of the nation’s capital.

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