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Hidden History at The Octagon – A Historic Preservation Month Special

1799 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006

Hours: 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join Amanda Ferrario, manager of The Octagon, for a special behind-the-scenes tour celebrating Historic Preservation Month. Guests will explore the building's distinctive architecture, learn about its layered history, and gain insight into the preservation efforts that protect its historic character for future generations. Included with ticketed admission. The tour highlights items and discoveries from past restorations and archaeological digs, offering a rare look at the evidence shaping our understanding of the house. A hands-on preservation discovery table invites visitors to examine historic building materials and interpretive objects, deepening the connection between research, stewardship, and the lived history of this remarkable site.

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May 2026
Hidden History at The Octagon – A Historic Preservation Month Special
1799 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006
Join Amanda Ferrario, manager of The Octagon, for a special behind-the-scenes tour celebrating Historic Preservation Month. Guests will explore the building's distinctive architecture, learn about its layered history, and gain insight into the preservation efforts that protect its historic character for future generations. Included with ticketed admission. The tour highlights items and discoveries from past restorations and archaeological digs, offering a rare look at the evidence shaping our understanding of the house. A hands-on preservation discovery table invites visitors to examine historic building materials and interpretive objects, deepening the connection between research, stewardship, and the lived history of this remarkable site.

Hours: 11:00am - 12:00pm

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May 2026
Hidden History at The Octagon – A Historic Preservation Month Special
1799 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006
Join Amanda Ferrario, manager of The Octagon, for a special behind-the-scenes tour celebrating Historic Preservation Month. Guests will explore the building's distinctive architecture, learn about its layered history, and gain insight into the preservation efforts that protect its historic character for future generations. Included with ticketed admission. The tour highlights items and discoveries from past restorations and archaeological digs, offering a rare look at the evidence shaping our understanding of the house. A hands-on preservation discovery table invites visitors to examine historic building materials and interpretive objects, deepening the connection between research, stewardship, and the lived history of this remarkable site.

Hours: 11:00am - 12:00pm

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April 2026
The Octagon and Chamber Music Maryland Present Accordianist Hanzhi Wang
1799 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006
Accordion sensation Hanzhi Wang—winner of the Young Concert Artists International Auditions—brings fearless virtuosity and breathtaking artistry to The Octagon. From the sparkling brilliance of Rameau and the luminous lyricism of Mozart to Barber’s electrifying, jazz-infused Excursion, this dynamic program showcases the accordion in all its power, color, and surprise. At its heart is Wang’s own "Mountain Song," inspired by her pilgrimage to a sacred mountain in China’s Yunnan Province. Stay after for a wine reception and meet this extraordinary artist up close.

Hours: 4:00-6:00pm

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April 2026
Preserving the Past, Designing the Future: The Octagon’s Next Chapter
1799 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006
Join the Architects Foundation at The Octagon for an exclusive behind‑the‑scenes look at the upcoming renovation of this National Historic Landmark. The program will be led by Carl Elefante, FAIA—a nationally respected architect known for his leadership in sustainability, resilience, and historic preservation, and a former AIA President—alongside Carl Holden, AIA, Partner at Hartman Cox Architects specializing in historic preservation and intimately involved in various projects at The Octagon. They are joined by Kathy Dixon, FAIA, Principal of DC-based K. Dixon Architecture and Architects Foundation Board Member. Members of the Architects Foundation team will also share insights into the project’s vision.

Hours: 3:00-5:00pm