The Washington Conservation Guild (WCG) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of conservation professionals dedicated to preserving art and historic materials.
Founded in 1967, WCG serves as a regional forum for its members and as a resource to the public for learning about the care of personal collections.
NEXT MEETING
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The Washington Conservation Guild’s Annual 3-Ring Circus
Thursday, February 5th, 5–7:30 pm The S. Dillon Ripley Center, Smithsonian Institution, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW, Washington DC, 20560 Nearest Metro Stops: Smithsonian (Blue/Orange/Silver), L’Enfant Plaza (Green/Yellow) Reception with Exhibitors from 5-6:30pm | Presentations from 6:30-7:30pm Cost: Free for WCG Members and $15 donation for non-members Please consider renewing your membership or donating online before attending this event!
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The Washington Conservation Guild’s Annual 3-Ring Circus
Thursday, February 5th, 5–7:30 pm
The S. Dillon Ripley Center, Smithsonian Institution, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW, Washington DC, 20560
Nearest Metro Stops: Smithsonian (Blue/Orange/Silver), L’Enfant Plaza (Green/Yellow)
Reception with Exhibitors from 5-6:30pm | Presentations from 6:30-7:30pm
Cost: Free for WCG Members and $15 donation for non-members
Please consider renewing your membership or donating online before attending this event!
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