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Library of Congress Interview with JLW President Cameron Gilreath
The following post is a Q&A with Junior League of Washington President Cameron Gilreath. Many people are familiar with Junior Leagues in their hometowns, but for those who aren’t, can you share with us in brief the mission of the Junior League of Washington? The Junior League of Washington (JLW) is an organization of women […]
#JLWvol on Instagram
JLWdc is now on Instagram! Thanks to the members who asked JLW to create an account, and the fantastic submissions we’ve received for current events and Throwback Thursdays, the League’s Insta account is live and thriving. Follow JLW on Instagram by clicking here or searching “3039M.” The PR & New Media Committee also encourages members […]
15th Annual Library of Congress National Book Festival Coming Sept. 5
Free Event at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center Offers Array of Activities The organizations sponsoring the Library of Congress National Book Festival offer an array of fun and exciting activities and programs for festival attendees of all ages in the exhibition area, on the lower level of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The […]
JLW Leadership Vacancies: Stand Up and Serve
Know a bright STAR? Nominate her today! Interested in taking the next step with JLW? We love self-nominations! The Nominating Committee is seeking nominations to fill two leadership positions for the 2015-2016 JLW year. Please contact nominating@jlw.org as soon as possible, as we hope to fill these positions quickly. Community Outreach Chair – Community Outreach […]
Horton’s Kids by Karen Garnick
JLW volunteers in the Horton’s Kids Committee have many opportunities for direct interaction with students enrolled in the Horton’s Kids program, including helping with after school tutoring on Mondays and Tuesdays, attending monthly field trips, and throwing Holiday parties. Every spring, JLW organizes an Easter Party for around 100 of the younger students in the […]
2015 National Book Festival
On Monday, March 9th, the Library of Congress announced the date and location for the 2015 National Book Festival – Saturday, September 5, 2015, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The Junior League of Washington (JLW) is proud once again to serve as the Library of Congress’s primary partner for volunteer support, a role […]
“You never know what you’ll find at Tossed & Found.”
We always say, “You never know what you’ll find at Tossed & Found.” Over the years there have been some fabulous finds – from a full set of silver to top designer duds with the tags still on. Sustainer Fernanda Fisher, a Tossed & Found veteran, knows this saying well. Recently, she joined a group […]
My Experience Preserving History & Working with the Community at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
If it’s a Sunday afternoon, you’ll most likely find me dressed up in 18th Century clothes complete with a bonnet serving tea to guests in Gadsby’s Tavern restaurant in Old Town Alexandria. Go ahead, you can laugh. I did the first time I was fully dressed in about five layers of rather frumpy looking clothing. […]
President’s Blog: Take 2!
This year, we have been working hard to reach out to JLW members to see how we can make their time with the League as rewarding as possible. One way we’re doing that is by listening to what you, our membership, thinks about the JLW’s many efforts through the Annual Membership Survey. By simply taking […]
President’s Blog
The work that our League does would not be possible without members like you. Your role within the League from volunteering at National Book Fest, to working with our community partners, and everything in between is what makes the JLW possible. That’s why it’s so important we hear from you via the Annual Survey – […]