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Conference Schedule

Wednesday, May 19th

VAF Board Meeting

Key Bridge Marriott, details TBA

PRE-CONFERENCE TOUR
The Evolution of a Federal Government Vernacular:
A Preservation Tour of GSA Sites

Round trip from Key Bridge Marriott, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, limited to 45 participants
Transportation by bus; lunch included.
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Opening Reception and Program

Key Bridge Marriott, 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Reception - Capital View Ballroom, 14th floor, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
The opening reception features panoramic views of the Potomac River and Washington, DC. Greet old friends and new while enjoying drinks and substantial hors d'oeuvres.

Program – Potomac Ballroom, 1st floor, 7:30 - 9:00 pm

• Welcome from David Maloney, DC SHPO
• VAF 30th Anniversary Retrospective, Carl Lounsbury
• Conference Keynote: "The Many Faces of Housing in Washington," Richard Longstreth

Dinner on your own

Thursday, May 20th

ALL DAY BUS TOURS:
DC Regional Neighborhood Development

Round trip from Key Bridge Marriott, 8:00/9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Each tour has two buses, one each departing at 8:00 or 9:00 am. All tours include breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with continental breakfast served at hotel prior to scheduled departure. Buses will start returning to the hotel at approximately 9:30 pm.
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Choose One:

Tour 1: Langston Terrace, Washington, DC; Greenbelt, MD; Lunch at New Deal Café; Hammond Wood, Wheaton vicinity, MD; Rock Creek Woods, North Kensington, MD; New Mark Commons, Rockville, MD | read more

Tour 2: Hollin Hills, Fairfax County, VA; Fairlington, Arlington, VA; Box lunch at Fairlington Community Center; North Brentwood, MD; Clara Barton National Historic Site, Glen Echo, MD | read more

Tour 3: Colonial Village, Arlington, VA; Deanwood, Washington, DC; Belair at Bowie, MD; Box lunch at Belair Mansion; Greenbelt, MD | read more

All bus tours meet for dinner at Glen Echo | read more

Friday, May 21st

SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOURS:
Washington, DC Neighborhoods

Transportation on your own via Metro rail or bus, 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Morning and afternoon walking tours include interior access to selected sites. Registration includes evening reception at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. Meals on your own.
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MORNING TOURS – 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Tour 1 - Capitol Hill | read more
Tour 2 - Dupont Circle / Logan Circle | read more

AFTERNOON TOURS – 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Tour 1 - Southwest, DC | read more
Tour 2 - U Street Corridor / LeDroit Park / Strivers' Section | read more

OUTDOOR EVENING RECEPTION – 5:30 - 7:30 pm
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, Ninth St, NW and Constitution Ave, NW | read more

Dinner on your own

Saturday, May 22nd

Paper Sessions, Business Meeting, Book Exhibits

Key Bridge Marriott, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Optional box lunch available.
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30th Anniversary Awards Banquet

Farmers & Fishers, 7:00 - 11:00 pm
Washington Harbour Complex (fountain level)
3000 K Street, NW, Georgetown

Transportation on your own. Walking encouraged (20 minute walk from hotel through Georgetown), but taxis readily available.

Sunday, May 23rd

POST-CONFERENCE BICYCLE TOUR:
Arlington to Old Town, Alexandria

Round trip from Key Bridge Marriott, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm, limited to 20 participants
Bike rental included; lunch on your own at suggested restaurants.
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