Join us to discover and explore the vibrant city of Washington, D.C. Each location has something special to offer, and you will be amazed at what you discover. Whether you're looking to catch up with old friends or make new ones, we've got you covered.
🗼 October Event – Library of Congress Happy Hour Thursday, October 22nd, 5pm to 8pm
We will be visiting the beautiful Library of Congress on October 22nd, Thursday afternoon/evening and taking part in their Happy Hour, which takes place every Thursday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
It will be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the Library of Congress in a more relaxed and social atmosphere. There will be music, food, and drinks, as well as Library of Congress employees who will be available to share information and interesting stories about this fabulous and historic place.
🎟️ Please note that we have a limited number of tickets available.
If you would like to join, please reserve your spot through our WhatsApp Get-Together Group, or the WBFN by email.
📍 Address: 10 First Street SE, Washington, DC 20540
🚇 Metro: Capitol South (Blue, Orange & Silver Lines)
📚 NOVEMBER 17 · 11:00 AM
Washington Monument
We are planning a visit to the top of the Washington Monument. Please confirm your attendance through tthe Get Together WhatsApp Group, or the WBFN email
📍 Address: 2 15th St. NW, Washington, DC 20024
🚇 Metro: Smithsonian (Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines)
🚗 Parking: Limited around the National Mall; public transportation is recommended.
☕ After: A nearby café where we can continue our gathering.
For visitor information, please visit the National Park Service — Washington Monument.
https://www.nps.gov/wamo/planyourvisit/index.htm
⚖️ DECEMBER 15 · 11:00 AM
Supreme Court of the United States
We will close our fall season with a visit to the Supreme Court of the United States.
📍 Address: 1 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20543
🚇 Metro: Capitol South (Blue, Orange & Silver Lines)
🚗 Parking: Very limited; Union Station is the closest major parking option.
☕ After: The Supreme Court has a café where we can gather afterward.
For visitor information, please visit the Supreme Court — Visiting Information & FAQ.
https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/faq_visiting.aspx?utm
Please note that dates and locations are subject to change, please confirm by visiting this page or on the Whatsapp group page.
After each event, we will head for a short tea or coffee chat to get to know each other better and share our experiences. Please send an email with any questions to the Welcoming team: wbfnwelcoming@worldbank.org