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Beyond our speaker series, films, and concerts, National Geographic also produces a wide range of entertaining and educational events such as food tastings, environmental cleanups, merchandise sales, book signings, explorer appearances, and fun family events.

  • The Whydah Crew
    Pirate Family Festival
    Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.Washington, D.C.

    Ahoy, me mateys! Tired of the same old pirate stories? National Geographic Museum brings Real Pirates to life with historical re-enactors, telescope making, and traditional pirate tunes. Create your own jolly roger, see a live pirate show and falconry demonstration, learn how to build a boat and dive into the world of underwater archaeology!

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    The Story Behind ‘Beyond the Story’ With Alice Gabriner
    Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.Washington, D.C.

    Ever wonder what it takes to decide what pictures are selected to appear in National Geographic? Take a behind the scenes tour with Senior Photo Editor Alice Gabriner to find out.

  • Heavy Seas
    Beer Tasting & Brewing in the Age of Pirates
    Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.Washington, D.C.

    Taste a variety of pirate and seafaring themed Heavy Seas beers, including several authentic cask ales, one in a wooden firkin.

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    BELL
    Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.Washington, D.C.

    Join us in celebrating National Geographic’s 125th anniversary with the world premiere of a play written by veteran journalist, author, and playwright Jim Lehrer, and starring celebrated Washington actor Rick Foucheux, revealing the extraordinary life of Alexander Graham Bell.

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    BELL
    Friday, September 13, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.Washington, D.C.

    Join us in celebrating National Geographic’s 125th anniversary with the world premiere of a play written by veteran journalist, author, and playwright Jim Lehrer, and starring celebrated Washington actor Rick Foucheux, revealing the extraordinary life of Alexander Graham Bell.

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    BELL
    Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.Washington, D.C.

    Join us in celebrating National Geographic’s 125th anniversary with the world premiere of a play written by veteran journalist, author, and playwright Jim Lehrer, and starring celebrated Washington actor Rick Foucheux, revealing the extraordinary life of Alexander Graham Bell.

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Special Events for Today, June 19, 2013

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

Pirate Family Festival, Washington, D.C.
June 22, 2013

The Story Behind ‘Beyond the Story’, Washington, D.C.
June 27, 2013

Beer Tasting & Brewing in the Age of Pirates, Washington, D.C.
July 24, 2013

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