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OUR MISSION

We aim to empower people to do what they love — dare to be different — and have fun.
We inspire creativity, diversity, and imagination through the fusion of the arts, science, and sports.

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“Seeing the joy on people’s faces when they make a connection makes everything worth it.”


~ Ted Spero, President, O Museum in The Mansion

HOW WE HELP

The story of O Museum in The Mansion

We are committed to sustaining our programs
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit we are asking for your support to achieve these goals.

Text GIVE to 202.830.1769 to Donate

EVERY STEP TELLS A STORY

We weave storytelling, the arts, music, sports, science, and history into each program to guide our individual journey's toward understanding. We provide tools for children to better themselves, for individuals to find understanding, and for companies to add depth, context, and solutions to all levels of their organization.

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Education & Empowerment
(Total funding needed $360,000/year)

 

Mrs. Parks believed deeply in civic responsibility. Her work included active participation in the community, with a focus on the common good. Our multi-tiered education and empowerment programs (for youth of all ages) uphold values that include justice, freedom, equality, diversity beyond color, human rights, tolerance, and self-respect.

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Healing Through Music & Storytelling
(Total funding needed $575,000/year)

 

These programs promote understanding and unity through the arts. From gender and politics to religion and race — the world is more divided today than it has ever been. We believe music has the power to unite us — it can teach, it can heal, and it can change hearts.

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Did You Know?

O Museum was designated as a 20th Century Civil Rights site on The African American Heritage Trail.

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RIGHT: Washington, DC mayor Muriel Bowser at the dedication ceremony for O Museum in The Mansion's inclusion

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51 Steps To Freedom Trail
(Total funding needed $85,000/year)

 

51 Steps To Freedom® is the 1st trail of it’s kind uniting DC — from Anacostia to Georgetown — and back again. It combines history, storytelling, digital and traditional art, music — and cutting edge technology — to inspire, educate, and tell the stories of the hidden figures and places in DC that continue to shape America’s journey for freedom and equality. 

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Artist-In-Residence & Heroes Program
(Total funding needed $250,000/year)

 

The O Museum provides a haven for the heart and soul (at no cost) for soldiers, service people, first responders and all those who are giving of themselves to serve others. Mrs. Rosa Parks stayed with us on and off from 1994 to 2003 as part of our Heroes Program.

 

Every year for the past 45 years we have provided (on average) over 1,000 free room nights a year  When you stay at The Mansion you are supporting these important programs.

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Did You Know?

"The mother of the civil rights movement" Mrs. Rosa Parks, her staff, and friends stayed with us on and off from 1994 to 2003 as part of our heroes program.
Since 1980, over $4M has
gone to support this program.

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Art & Literature Programs
(Total funding needed $85,000/year)

 

Art and literature are critical components to building empathy and driving change. These programs help bridge the divide using art and literature to promote conversation about our shared experiences and important social, political, historical, and environmental topics.

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RIGHT: Mrs. Rosa Parks on the steps of O Museum in The Mansion greeting well wishers

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Did You Know?

51 Steps To Freedom originated as a program at O Museum in The Mansion

and is now powered by it. 

We are also the organization that filed to make BLM Plaza a historic site on the African American Heritage Trail

Duke Ellington from Washington, DC

We are committed to sustaining our programs
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit we are asking for your support to achieve these goals.

Text GIVE to 202.830.1769 to Donate

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45 Years of Inspiration:

A Spectacular Month of

Miracles, Legacy & Milestones

 

supports our arts, education programs

PRESENTED BY O MUSEUM IN THE MANSION

This month long celebration features appearances by artists, performers, and storytellers from all walks of life. It also features school children who have been inspired by our programs. 

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We Are The World

President, USA For Africa

Marcia Thomas

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Stand Together As One

Film Premier 

We Are The World

February 2 

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Mrs. Rosa Parks Birthday

Girl Scouts Day

February 4th

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Bear's Birthday

February 5

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Oscar & Grammy Winner 

Paul Williams

February 14th

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Exhibit Opening

Augmented Reality

February 

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Grammy Winner

Darius Rucker

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Secret Society Event

February

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Masquerade Ball

February 

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Winner of 13 Grammys

Emmylou Harris

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Exhibit Opening

The Art of Comics, Anime, & Adventures in the Universe

February 19

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Bourbon/Whiskey Tasting

February

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Grammy Winner

Mark Bryan

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Gatsby Casino Night & Gala

February 21th

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The Art Of The Game

Athletes & The Creative Process

February

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H & Ted Vow Renewal

February 

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VIP Business to Business Breakfast

February 

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Rolling Stones & Allman Brothers Band

Chuck Leavell

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Come As You Are Party

February 

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The Art of Kalle

Go Tell It On The Mountain

February 28

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Master Magician

Richard Bloch

February 23

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Meet The Artist

Through The Looking Glass

James Coplestone

February 25

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Fly Me To The Moon

An Evening with NASA

February

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51 Steps Augmented Reality Bus Tour

February 27

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Susie's 

Music Festival

February 28

Help Us, Help Others.

Here's your chance to help O Museum continue our important work. O Museum is in critical need of funding to support our education and self-empowerment programs that drive civic responsibility and heal the soul through music and storytelling.

Every Step Tells A Story: Juneteenth 2022

Every Step Tells A Story: Juneteenth 2022

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OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

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$80,000+

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$30,000+

$10,000+

$2,500+

GOAL: $600,000

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O MUSEUM IN THE MANSION

202o O Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036   |   omuseum.org

O Street Museum is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Your tax-deductible donation funds their programs. No goods or services were provided for this gift. Please consult your tax advisor regarding specific questions about your deductions.

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