Heurich Happenings

Makers need a community committed to their growth. Over the last few years, we’ve seen the artisan maker industry explode; many artisans are running businesses they started at home during the pandemic, while others are looking for freedom from a traditional work schedule, and others are using their passion to generate extra income as inflation rates grew. As such those looking to support makers expanded their programs & events. With growth comes opportunity – and also predatory practices.

"1976 to 2026: Lessons from DC’s Local Bicentennial” will explore the untold histories and legacies of DC’s local Bicentennial effort in 1976, and its significance for Washingtonians today. On Thursday, March 6th from 6 to 7:30 pm Heurich Humanities Scholar in Residence, M.J. Rymsza Pawlowska, will present her research in the museum’s conservatory.

Researched by Lost Lagers, brewed by Right Proper Brewing Co. in partnership with the Heurich House, with a can designed by Mike Van Hall, this century old beer will be available this March.

Thursday, February 20th marks the 174th anniversary of the University of the District of Columbia. In celebration, join the Heurich House Museum, the Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives, and the University of the District of Columbia from 6-8pm in the museum’s conservatory for “Legacy & Inheritance,” a free panel discussion on the evolution of DC’s teaching schools - from Myrtilla Miner’s “Normal School for Colored Girls” to today’s University of the District of Columbia. 

We’re just getting started on creating a dynamic and relevant membership program at the Heurich House, and I’m excited to see what the future will bring! 

Maker Month is a month-long celebration of local makers from November 15th to December 13th. The month culminates in the Heurich House Museum’s 12th annual Christmas Markt, which, for the first time, is happening for an entire week.

As longtime friends of the Museum, we are grateful Jamaal & Jerry have agreed to lend their considerable talents to our team. Get to know them: ⁣

Each year, the Heurich House Museum curates a multi-day holiday market in its "Castle Garden." Inspired by traditional German Christmas markets, but starring local DMV makers, the event features dozens of local vendors annually.

For the first time ever, Christmas Markt will be held for an entire week from Friday, December 6th to Friday, December 13th.

On Friday, October 4th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm during First Friday Dupont, join us for Heurich (Open) House: Spiritualism! Explore the museum and learn about the presence of Spiritualism and superstition in the Heurichs’ lives.

You know what pairs well? Craft Beer + Garden Crafts. Get Crafty! at 1921, a Biergarten, grab a local craft beverage and join us for free crafting every third Wednesday from 4-8pm.

The Heurich House Museum will celebrate local craft with its 3rd annual Art All Night: Dupont Circle “Mini Markt” on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 4pm-midnight in the Museum’s biergarten, 1921. Meet and shop from 10 local artisans & makers, participate in live community art, craft with your family, enjoy a specially curated menu of beers from DC Brewers’ Guild members, and more.

You've probably heard the names of the men who designed Washington, DC: L'Enfant, Burnham, Olmsted. But there is another name that our histories skipped, and it is a woman's: Harlean James. She was not a designer; she was an organizer.

On Thursday, September 12th from 6-7pm join Heurich Humanities Scholar in Residence fellow, Neil Flanagan, for a talk and Q&A on his research on the under-credited Harlean James.

Researched by Lost Lagers, brewed by Right Proper Brewing Co. in partnership with the Heurich House, with a can design by Mike Van Hall, this century old beer will be available in August.

On Friday, September 6th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm during First Friday Dupont, join us for Heurich (Open) House: Children’s Hobbies! It’s back to school season, we’re taking you into the lives of the Heurich kids.

Chris Jr. (born 1901), Anita (born 1905), and Karla (born 1908) attended Western High School, the building that is now the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, and while they all learned how to play the piano at home they had their own hobbies after school as well; Chris Jr. and Karla played sports, Karla played the violin, and Anita read (a lot).

On Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 6-8pm, celebrate the unique botanicals in beer and craft cocktails at History & Hops: Botanical Edition. Your evening at the historic home of brewmaster Christian Heurich includes a brewery history tour with flora and fauna craftsmanship highlights, an exploration of beverage botany with the U.S. Botanic Garden, and samples from DC’s newest brewery-in-planning, Henceforth, craft cocktail maker BOTL’D, and the museum’s newest historic revival in partnership with Right Proper Brewing Co., Maerzen!

On Friday, August 2nd from 5:00 - 8:00 pm during First Friday Dupont, join us for Heurich (Open) House: Our Favorite Things! With thousands of incredible details to focus on, the Museum staff are always finding new favorite aspects of the historic Heurich home (built 1892-4)! We’ve chosen some favorite things and favorite stories to share with you!

Happy Heurich “Christmas in July!” On Thursday, July 25th from 5-8pm, celebrate DC’s craftspeople - past and present - in the museum’s biergarten.

Heurich House Museum is preparing for Civic Season with Made By Us, a celebration of self-discovery and civics co-created by Gen Z and cultural institutions that unleashes access to history and showcases the power of democracy.