Tuesday, April 25 at 7 p.m.
Doors open by 6:30 p.m.
In the new eight-episode public television series Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein, Rubenstein spotlights cherished artifacts, locations, and archetypes around the country by engaging with historical thinkers, community members, and subject matter experts. Together, they dive deeply into each symbol's story and how its meaning has changed over time, using these icons as a gateway to understanding America's past and present. Marking the series debut, this special event includes highlights from the series and features a conversation with Secretary of the Smithsonian Lonnie G. Bunch III, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, series host and executive producer David Rubenstein, and moderator PBS NewsHour contributor and New York Times columnist David Brooks.
Attendance is free, but registration is required and seating is limited.
Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein premieres on WETA PBS and PBS stations nationwide on April 26 at 10 p.m. ET and streams on the PBS App.
Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein is a production of Show of Force, DMR Productions, and WETA Washington, D.C. Funding is provided by The Zohar and Lisa Ben-Dov Family through the Luminescence Foundation.
IMPORTANT** HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
Masks are optional but strongly recommended at all George Washington University events. For more information visit: https://coronavirus.gwu.edu/
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
Lisner Auditorium at the George Washington University is located at 730 21st St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20052.
Metered street parking near the venue is limited. Additional parking is available at the following locations near Lisner Auditorium:
University Parking Garage (0.2 mile / 4-minute walk)
- Access on H St. NW between 22nd and 23rd Streets, located under the Science & Engineering Hall
- Hours: open 24/7
- Self-service garage for visitors
G Street Garage (0.1 mile / 3-minute walk)
- 2004 G St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
- Access on both 20th and 21st Streets between F and G Streets
- Hours: open 24/7
- Self-service garage for visitors
For rates and additional parking and transportation information: business-services.gwu.edu/visitor-parking
Additionally, the campus is serviced by the Foggy Bottom Metro Stop (Blue, Orange and Silver lines) located at 23rd St. and I St. NW.
