Not Bored in DC

History & Heritage ยท Historical Tours and Educational Talks

Wax to Watts: Illuminating History

12/12/2026

6:30 PM โ€“ 8 PM

$15+

Tudor Place

1644 31st St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA

Georgetown

๐Ÿ“œ Wax to Watts at Tudor Place traces the history of lighting from candles to electricity, with a mini-lecture on the Pearl incident โ€” the largest recorded nonviolent escape attempt by enslaved people in U.S. history โ€” plus hands-on crafting and cider after. Saturday 12/12. $15+.

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