American Cities
In Person
Washington, D.C.
111 Places:
Finding Stories
in Unusual Places
August 16-23, 2023
Washington, D.C.:
111 Places
The less traveled side of DC!
In this class we will be looking for stories. You are already familiar with the big monuments, memorials, and museums, so come explore lesser-known and even secret places throughout this special and unique city. Your guide on this adventure is Andrea Seiger, author of "111 Places in Washington That You Must not Miss."
We will be uncovering some of DC’s diverse neighborhoods, which may include Dupont Circle, Capitol Hill, Adams Morgan, Eastern Market, the Congressional Cemetery, and more. Great stories and characters abound, from an heiress and her famous diamond necklace to brothers who became music legends; from a mansion with 80 secret doors to memorials to Presidents; from slave markets to the Underground Railroad; from notable women to entrepreneurs; and from the largest museum complex on earth to the glitz of the Gilded Age. Don't you wonder who hosts the oldest drag brunch in Washington, DC? You'll find out.
Schedule
Wednesday, August 16: 6pm-8pm
online orientation
Saturday - Sunday, August 19-20: 9am-4pm (in DC on foot)
Wednesday, August 23: 6pm-8pm
online final project review
36 credit hours
$275
Requirements:
Your course will consist of a pre-assignment, independent coursework, and final assignment as well as live class sessions with your teacher and other au pairs. Credit for J-1 visa students is 36 hours. Students earning J-1 visa credit must attend all sessions, including orientation and final project review, and complete all homework.
You will receive details on how to log-in to your orientation one week before your first meeting.
Students who require their certificate sooner than outlined above should request their final assignment in advance by contacting BMCC at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu. Please note that BMCC needs two days from the date a student submits their final assignment to issue an educational certificate.
If you have any questions at this time, please email us at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu.
About your instructor:
About Andrea Seiger
Andrea Seiger, author of "111 Places in Washington, DC You Must Not Miss", is an educator and world traveler who has lived in Washington DC for 31 years. She has lived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and has traveled thousands of miles on the Mayan Route of Mexico. Ms. Seiger loves to road trip around the Mid-Atlantic US and beyond.
Reviews of Washington, DC: 111 Places
I really just enjoyed the weekend course. Andrea was just amazing and I enjoyed her teachings and stories so much! The class was fun and everyone brought so much into it all.
— 2019 111 Places Class Participant
“It was an amazing experience and met so many new amazing friends!”
— 2018 111 Places Class Participant
It was a really fun weekend knowing more about the city and its history. This weekend class really worth it!!
— 2019 111 Places Class Participant
Keep up the good work guys! I have really enjoyed doing my course with you! You are so organized, you take care of your students and thats really cool. Thank you!!
— 111 Places Class Participant