For Immediate Release: January 21, 2009
Media Contact: Marketing and Communication Department
Inaugural Ball Tours: Media Advisory
Inaugural Ball Tours at the National Building Museum offer a walk through history
WHAT
The National Building Museum's Inaugural Ball Tours offer an insider's view of the tradition of inaugural balls and the Museum's role as a venue for these historic events. The National Building Museum has hosted inaugural balls since 1885, and will be the venue for President Obama's Commander in Chief ball in 2009. Learn how the Museum was originally designed to host grand receptions, discover the origins of the Great Hall's official presidential seal, the only one located outside of the White House, and more.
The Inaugural Ball Tours give an in-depth look at what past inaugural balls have been like, including photos of their decorations and examples of past dinner menus. Twelve presidents, from Grover Cleveland to George W. Bush, have held their inaugural balls at the National Building Museum's historic home, making the Museum the best place to explore the history of this important event.
WHERE
National Building Museum
401 F Street NW (Judiciary Square Metro, Red Line)
WHEN
Thursday–Sunday at 2:00 pm in January except January 1st and 18th.
Friday–Sunday at 2:00 pm in February and March.
Based on docent availability.
REGISTRATION
Free to all visitors, no registration required.
Groups of 10 or more call 202-272-2448 or visit www.nbm.org for a custom tour reservation.
The National Building Museum is America’s leading cultural institution dedicated to advancing the quality of the built environment by educating people about its impact on their lives. Through its exhibitions, educational programs, online content, and publications, the Museum has become a vital forum for the exchange of ideas and information about the world we build for ourselves. Public inquiries: 202.272.2448 or visit www.nbm.org. Connect with us on Twitter: @BuildingMuseum and Facebook.
