24th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival

Make sure to visit the USCHS merchandise booth at the 24th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival. We are selling holiday ornaments, USCHS collectibles, products made with marble from the Capitol steps, and more!

The festival is at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Saturday, August 24, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. This event is free and open to the public.

We are also seeking volunteers to help staff this event. Please email Jason Taylor [jtaylor@uschs.org] for more details.

Learn More!

The Convention Center is located at the Mt. Vernon Square/7th St-Convention Center metro station (Green/Yellow lines) or a 5-minute walk from the Gallery Place-Chinatown station (Red Line). Several parking garages near the Convention Center offer hourly and daily rates.

 

 

 

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