Vintage Soiree at the Presidential Home of Woodrow Wilson: Dance under the stars to 20s Jazz and the merriment of a Presidential Garden Soiree
Join us on your own or with friends at the historic Presidential home of Woodrow Wilson for a night of vintage music, fashion, and dancing under the stars.

Event Date

Friday, September 20, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Event Address

Woodrow Wilson House
2340 S St NW
Washington DC 20008

Requested Attire

Period vintage or vintage inspired attire encouraged with awards given to the best dressed lady and gentleman of the evening. The event will be presented rain or shine with the event being held indoors in the event of inclement weather.

Event Description

Step back in time for a vintage garden soiree.    Experience the excitement of the 1920s dancing under the stars to the swinging sound of the fabulous Foggy Bottom Whomp Stompers. Toast the upcoming anniversary of Women’s Suffrage with a period cocktail as you explore the historic Wilson House museum. As you enjoy your evening, museum staff will be on hand in each major room to highlight artifacts from around the world. Come early for the VIP reception to meet the curator and see rare Suffrage artifacts.
 
While entertaining in the fully restored rooms of this Georgian revival townhouse, you will have the opportunity to view elaborate gifts of state from around the world, important materials from Wilson’s presidency, objects from the White House, family items and personal objects. 
 
~ Vintage Attire: Dress up in your favorite Vintage or Vintage inspired attire to compete for a prize.  
~ Specialty Cocktail: Enjoy a vintage cocktail popular in the era (while supplies last).
~ Live Music: jazz and swing from the 20s and 30s by the fabulous Foggy Bottom Whomp Stompers
~ Light refreshments served until 8:00 PM.
~ Dancing under the stars in the garden or on the terrace.
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lease note that space is extremely limited so make your reservations early. Kindly note that this is not a dinner function, so please plan to have dinner before or after the event. Light refreshments will be served. Wine will be available for purchase. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors.

Event Agenda (May change)

VIP Admission, 6:00 PM: 
Begin your evening with a VIP champagne reception to meet the curator and see rare Suffrage artifacts. (Ticket prices subject to increase)

General Admission, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: 
Includes one vintage cocktail and light refreshments. Additional drinks for purchase. (Ticket prices subject to increase)

Event concludes at 9:00 PM
The event is not presented as a seated dinner function. Please plan to have dinner before or after the event.

* The event will be presented indoors in the event of inclement weather. Event details are subject to change.

We Are Grateful for Your Support

We greatly appreciate your contribution towards the International Club of DC Inc by making your reservation. Your support makes it possible for us to present diverse cultural events to our members. Kindly note that your contribution is unrelated to the embassy or venue the event is being presented at and all proceeds from the event are used solely by International Club of DC Inc. to cover expenses related to presenting cultural events to our members.

Map/Parking


Please note that the map is enclosed below as a courtesy to you and for your convenience but we do not guarantee the accuracy of the map or the directions provided by Google. It is your responsibly to arrive safely and on time at the address of the event disclosed above.

Parking is limited to street parking in the vicinity of the venue. Kindly note that, as is the case in most major cities, the availability of street parking in Washington DC is limited and beyond our control. Due to the limited availability of parking, we highly recommend a cab, Uber/Lyft or other transportation option. The event start at the designated time so please allow sufficient time for traffic/travel/transportation and parking as these factors are beyond our control.

Event Notes

The President Woodrow Wilson House 

Having served as twenty-eighth President of the United States, leading the nation through World War I and giving the world the League of Nations, Woodrow Wilson moved to S Street in 1921 to reflect on his career as scholar, politician and world statesman.  This National Trust Historic Site was designed by Waddy B. Wood, a fashionable Washington architect in 1915 and is authentically furnished. Wilson House gives a special glimpse into the private life of Woodrow Wilson while examining the impact of his consequential presidency on present and future generations.

On display are important materials from Wilson’s presidency; objects from the White House; elaborate gifts of state from around the world; family items and personal objects.  The house also is a living textbook of “modern” American life in the 1920's - from sound recordings to silent films to flapper dresses and zinc sinks.