TRUMAN CIVIL RIGHTS SYMPOSIUM
Important Venue Information for In-Person Attendees
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
It is strongly recommended that you take public transportation to the Symposium venues, specific stops for each venue are recommended below, and the WMATA website can be used to plan your full journey.
PARKING
The closest paid public lot for each venue has been listed below, but the ParkWhiz website can help you find available lots in real time, and pay for your spot in advance.
LOCATION-SPECIFIC DETAILS
Please see below.
Library of Congress
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 | Opening Event, By Invitation Only
Nearest Metro Stop: Capitol South (Orange/Blue/Silver Lines)
Drop-Off Address: Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St SE
Entrance: Main Entrance, off First St SE
Nearest Parking: Union Station – 50 Massachusetts Ave NE
George Washington University
MEDIA AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS BUILDING
Thursday, July 27, 2023 | General Sessions I-III
Nearest Metro Stop: Foggy Bottom – GWU (Orange/Blue/Silver Lines)
Drop-Off Address: 805 21st St NW
Entrance: Located on 21st St or H St
Nearest Parking: Colonial Parking Garage – 814 20th St NW
National Archives and Records Administration
Thursday, July 27, 2023 | Keynote Event – SOLD OUT
Nearest Metro Stop: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter (Green/Yellow Lines)
Drop-Off Address: 701 Constitution Avenue, NW (between 7th and 9th Streets)
Entrance: Special Events Entrance is located to the right of the stairs
Nearest Parking: Colonial Parking Garage – 280 6th St. NW
Security Screening Notes: One bag per person; bag size must not exceed 17×26 inches
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Friday, July 28, 2023 | General Session IV & Closing Remarks
Nearest Metro Stop: Federal Triangle (Orange/Blue/ Silver Lines)
Drop-Off Address: 1400 Constitution Ave NW
Entrance: Located on Madison Dr.
Nearest Parking: Ronald Reagan Building Parking Garage – 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Security Screening Notes: One bag per person; bag size must not exceed 17×26 inches
