Accessibility

Event: Bylines to Soundbites: A Holiday Party and Program

General information

Travel instructions

The DC History Center is located two blocks from the Mount Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center Metro Station and two blocks north of the Gallery Pl-Chinatown Metro station. There is limited street parking and several paid parking garages nearby.

Entry instructions

The DC History Center is located at 801 K Street NW. – Ramp access paths are available from all four corners of Mt. Vernon Square. The accessible entrance equipped with an automatic door is located on the south/K Street NW side of the building. Ramps leading to this door are on the sides of the main staircase when facing the front of the building. Upon entering this door you will find yourself on the ground floor with elevator access to the rest of the building.

After entry instructions

The DC History Center is located within the Carnegie Library building on the second floor. – Elevator access is available on all floors. – Staff will check you in on the second floor in Memorial Hall.

Toilet location

Restrooms are available on the basement and second floor of the building. Restrooms have accessible stalls, although the outer entry doors can be heavy and are not automatic. Please contact a staff member or volunteer if you need assistance with the restroom door.