American Cities
In Person in Washington, DC
Sensational Women of Washington, DC
May 16-17, 2026
in Washington, DC
36 credit hours
$275
Elizabeth Bentley
Washington, DC:
Women of the Cold War
This class covers the lives and impact of women who have lived or come to Washington and effected change. From politicians to artists, Suffragettes to musicians, Washington has hosted many women who contributed to American history. This tour explores the National Mall, including the Air and Space Museum, and the charming Georgetown neighborhood. This class will inspire the exceptional woman inside you!
Students will explore DC., tour the Georgetown neighborhood through a completely new lens, and stop by various sites and businesses. Through discussions, historical analysis, and firsthand accounts, this class offers a perspective on the experiences of women in Washington, DC, at the intersection of gender, power, and politics during the Cold War era.
Your guide on this adventure is Katie Kirkpatrick.
MAY SCHEDULE
36 credit hours
$275
Class meets:
Weds, May 13, 7–10pm: Online Orientation
Sat & Sun, May 16-17: Class Meets in person in Washington, D.C.
Weds, May 20, 7–10pm: Online Final Project Submission
Requirements:
Your course will consist of a pre-assignment, independent coursework, and final assignment as well as your in person weekend 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 and complete all homework.
Please note that your pre-assignment will be emailed to you one week before your orientation.
Students are required to be present during orientation and all class sessions.
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 Katie Kirkpatrick
After getting her Master’s Degree in International Relations from American University, Katie Kirkpatrick joined the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs for the State Department. However, history was always her first love. She founded her own historical walking tours company with a mission to introduce local residents and visitors to under-represented aspects of Washington, DC history. Outside of the United States, Katie has taught in Paris and Istanbul and is delighted to be teaching international students in her beloved Washington, DC.
