DAR Constitution Hall, Washington D.C.

Name: DAR Constitution Hall
Address: 1776 D St NW, Washington D.C., 20006, United States
Telephone: +1 202-628-1776

#302 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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DAR Constitution Hall is a concert hall located at 1776 D Street NW, near the White House in Washington, D.C. It was built in 1929 by the Daughters of the American Revolution to house its annual convention when membership delegations outgrew Memorial Continental Hall. Later, the two buildings were connected by a third structure housing the DAR Museum, administrative offices, and genealogical library. DAR Constitution Hall is still owned and operated by the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985. It has been a major cultural center of the city since its construction, and houses its largest auditorium. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1929 (95 years ago)Coordinates: 38°53'37"N, 77°2'26"W

Address

1776 D St NWNorthwest Washington (Washington Mall)Washington D.C. 20006 United States

Contact

+1 202-628-1776

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Day trips

DAR Constitution Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zero Milestone, The Ellipse, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, First Division Monument.

~1240 ftNE
Memorial, Historical place, Monuments and statues
Zero Milestone, Washington D.C.
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~1140 ftE
Park
The Ellipse, Washington D.C.
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~700 ftS
Canal
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, Washington D.C.
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~1040 ftNE
Historical place, Monuments and statues
First Division Monument, Washington D.C.
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~990 ftN
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Octagon House, Washington D.C.
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~1030 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Butt–Millet Memorial Fountain, Washington D.C.
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~160 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
DAR Museum, Washington D.C.
1 min walk • The DAR Museum, run by the Daughters of the American Revolution, is an art and history museum in Washington, D.C. The museum is located in Memorial Continental Hall, just down the street from DAR Constitution Hall, where some of the museum's concerts take place.
~410 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Art Museum of the Americas, Washington D.C.
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~810 ftSE
Memorial, Sculpture
Second Division Memorial, Washington D.C.
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~450 ftN
Memorial, Specialty museum, Museum
American Red Cross National Headquarters, Washington D.C.
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~580 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Statue of José Gervasio Artigas, Washington D.C.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is DAR Constitution Hall open?

DAR Constitution Hall is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to DAR Constitution Hall?

Nearby attractions include The Founders of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), DAR Museum, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Memorial Continental Hall, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Columbus Memorial Library, Washington D.C. (2 min walk).

How to get to DAR Constitution Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to DAR Constitution Hall:

Bus

19th St & F St Northwest (8 min walk)
21st St & F St Northwest (11 min walk)

Metro

Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (14 min walk)
Farragut North • Lines: Rd (17 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (31 min walk)