Event
Dwight D. Eisenhower Birthday Commemorative Concert
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Fee:
Free.Location:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial, 450 Independence Street, SWDates & Times
Date:
Friday, October 14, 2022
Time:
5:30 PM
Duration:
2 hours
Type of Event
Performance
Description
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Birthday Commemorative Concert will feature:
- 5:30 - 6:00 PM - Special tours of the Eisenhower Memorial led by a volunteer docent from the National Mall volunteer program (Tours will originate near the "Young Ike" statue near the 6th Street entrance to the memorial)
- 6:15 PM - Program and musical performance by the U.S. Army Band featuring the National Anthem and songs popularized during the Eisenhower Era
- Program including remarks from Catherine Townsend, Trust for the National Mall President & CEO and Kansas State Rep. Susan Estes, Inaugural Chair of the Friends of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Committee
Plus, enjoy a special IKE-themed cupcake from Georgetown Cupcake confectionary for guests who arrive early!