The conference will take place on the Smithsonian Institution campus on the National Mall. Please note dates and locations.
May 19, 2016, 6:45-8:30 PM
The opening session, entitled The Long Struggle for Civil Rights and Black Freedom, will take place at the Rasmuson Theater, National Museum of the American Indian, 4th St., and Independence Av., SW, Washington, DC.
May 20 and 21, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM
All other sessions will take place in the Warner Bros. Theater, National Museum of American History, 14th St. and Constitution Av., NW, Washington, DC.
The following is a list of lodging, dining,and transportation options near the conference site. Please note that this list is provided for the convenience of conference attendees, and special rates have not been negotiated.
HOTELS
The following hotels are within walking distance of the museums.
JW Marriott
1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20004
Reservations: 202/393-2000
W
515 15th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004
Reservations: 1-800-230-4134
Willard Intercontinental
1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20004
Reservations: 1-800-230-4134
The following hotels are within .6 miles of the conference site. They are also WMATA (metro) accessible via the Blue/Orange Line Federal Triangle stop at 302 12th Street, NW.
Hotel Monaco
700 F St. NW, Washington, DC 20004
Reservations: 1-800-230-4134
Holiday Inn Capitol
550 C St. SW, Washington, DC 20024
Reservations: 1-800-230-4134
Sofitel Lafayette Square
806 15th St. NW, Washington, DC 20005
Reservations: 1-800-230-4134
METRO
The National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, D.C., is located on the National Mall between the Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum and the U.S. Capitol Building.
Metro
L’Enfant Plaza (Blue/Orange/Green/Yellow lines), exit Maryland Avenue/Smithsonian Museums
Bus
Lines 30, 32, 34–36—Friendship Heights/Southern Avenue
The National Museum of American History is located on the Mall between the Smithsonian's Natural Museum of Natural History and the soon to open National Museum of African American History and Culture.
The National Museum of American History is accessible from WMATA Blue, Orange, or Silver lines from the Federal Triangle (via 12th Street) and Smithsonian (Mall Exit) stops.
Bus: N2, N3, N4 lines
PARKING
The National Museum of the American Indian does not provide public parking. Parking is available by meter on the surrounding streets. The following garage is located within walking distance of the museum. Parking reservations are available at https://www.lazparking.com.
Laz Parking
601 C Street SW
Washington, DC
Self Parking, no in-out privileges.
The National Museum of American History does not provide public parking. Very limited on-street parking is available and subject to rush- or three-hour restrictions, therefore the use of public transportation is strongly suggested. The following garages are located within walking distance of the museum. Parking reservations are available via Spothero.com.
1220 E St. NW Garage
Parking availability: 24/7
Self-parking, with limited valet service. No in-out privileges
424 11th St. NW Garage
Mon - Fri 7:00AM - 10:00PM
Sat 8:00AM - 10:00PM
Self-parking only. Depending on parking occupancy, this garage may become a valet and you may be asked to leave your keys with the attendant. No in-out privileges.
DINING
Check out the range of coffee and lunch options proximate to the National Museum of African American History and Culture
National Museum of American History, 14th Street and Constitution Ave, NW, Washington, DC
- LeRoy Neiman Jazz Cafe
- Open 10 AM-5:00 PM , First Floor
- Fare: Coffee, Pastries, Salads, Sandwiches, Ice Cream
- Stars and Stripes Café
- Open 11 AM-3 PM, Lower Level
- Fare: Burgers, Desserts, Pizza, Salads, Sandwiches, Soups
Asia Nine
915 E. St NW
Washington, DC 20004
202.629.4355
website
11:30 AM-2:30 PM
4-10 PM Thursday
11:30 AM-2:30 PM
4PM-2 AM Friday
4PM-2 AM Saturday
BOE Restaurant and Bar
777 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
202.393.1400
website
11:30 AM-2:30 PM
4-10 PM Thursday
11:30 AM-2:30 PM
11:30 AM-2:30 PM
4PM-2 AM Friday
4PM-2 AM Saturday
Ellipse Café
616 17th St NW
Washington, DC 2006
Monday - Friday
6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab
750 15th Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20005
202.489-0140
website
11:30 AM-11 PM
The Hamilton
600 14th St N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
202.787.1000
website
11 AM to 3 AM Thursday and Friday
11 AM-2 AM Saturday
MXDC Cocina Mexicana
600 14th St NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
202.393.1900
website
12 -11 PM Thursday
11:30 AM-12 AM Friday and Saturday
Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th St NW
Washington, DC 20005
website
&pizza
1005 E St NW
Washington, DC 20004
202.347.5056
Friday and Saturday
11 AM-12 AM
