
D.C. Gathering: National Portrait Gallery
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 — 5:45 pm
National Portait Gallery
8th and F/G Streets NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
show map 8th and F/G Streets NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Gather with alumni, parents, and friends in Washington, D.C., for a self-guided group visit to the National Portrait Gallery’s acclaimed exhibition, Photographic Memory: Fifty Years of Collecting.
We’ll explore five decades of iconic portraiture together in the galleries, then gather nearby for a casual post-tour social with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.
Schedule & Locations
- 5:45–7pm | Self-Guided Tour
National Portrait Gallery
NW 8th St & G St, Washington, D.C. 20001
(Group meets at the F Street Lobby main entrance) - 7:30–9:30pm | Post-Tour Social
Carmine’s Italian Restaurant – Washington, D.C.
425 7th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
(Includes a tasty selection of Italian food and drinks)
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