Member News
Smith Jackson Band to highight Presidential Dinner & Cocktails, tomorrow
February 19, 2020
The Smith Jackson Band, a local duo performing an eclectic mix of folk, rock, and bluegrass music, will entertain at the Presidential Dinner and Cocktails tomorrow evening, Thursday, Feb. 20, in the Reliable Source. Band members Steve Patterson and Louise Wise -- originally hail from Fort Smith,…
Read MoreClub closed in observance of Presidents' Day
February 14, 2020
The National Press Club will be closed Saturday, Feb. 15, through Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of President’s Day. The Club will reopen on Tuesday, Feb 18.
Read MoreAward-winning broadcast journalist William Greenwood, 77
February 14, 2020
William "Bill" Greenwood, an award-winning broadcaster and executive with Mutual Broadcasting, UPI Audio and ABC News, died Jan. 19. He was 77 and had been a member of the National Press Club since 2006. Greenwood, who lived in Washington, won a 2005 Edward R. Murrow Award for outstanding news…
Read MoreClub hosts first beer-pong tournament, March 12
February 13, 2020
The National Press Club will host its first-ever Beer Pong Tournament from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 12, in the First Amendment Lounge. Why? Why not? Everyone gets a pint glass, amazing eats and craft beer. Register online.
Read MoreGet fit at the Club
February 13, 2020
There's no need to join a gym when you're a National Press Club member. The Club Fitness Center, located on the 14th floor, is part of the package. The Fitness Center is a facility that houses all the essential equipment needed to provide a total body workout. The center offers members and staff…
Read MoreTonight: Food, drinks, trivia at Pub Quiz
February 10, 2020
It’s that time once again for another evening of food, drinks and trivia! Come to the National Press Club’s Truman Lounge this Thursday, Feb. 13, for Pub Quiz! Filled with fun prizes, delicious food and drinks and great times with friends and fellow members, Pub Quiz is a great way to take a…
Read MoreToday: Nats' World Series trophy visits Club
February 10, 2020
Photo: Patrick Semansky, AP Photo The Washington Nationals' hard-won 2019 World Series Championship Trophy, the symbol of one of the greatest come-from-behind victories in the history of sports, will visit the National Press Club at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, so members, their families and…
Read MoreNavy chief of information to address Post 20 on Feb. 20
February 6, 2020
Rear Admiral Charles Brown, Navy Chief of Information, will be guest speaker at a luncheon meeting of the National Press Club's American Legion Post 20 on Thursday, Feb. 20, at noon in the McClendon Room. He will discuss the Navy's public affairs program, particularly priorities and challenges. …
Read MoreHouse and Bar Team to meet, noon Feb. 10
February 5, 2020
The House and Bar Team will meet at noon Monday, Feb. 10, in the John Cosgrove Memorial Lounge. Our mission is to make recommendations to the Club president on the Club's physical facilities and ambiance, menu and drink selections and the House Rules. If you are interested in joining us, please…
Read MoreSign up for Presidential Cigar Night by Feb. 10
February 3, 2020
The National Press Club is hosting Presidential Cigar Night at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, at Signature Cigars in Northwest Washington in honor of all our past presidents who enjoyed a good stogie. It's Presidents' Day, after all! The evening will include a choice of cigars, an education about cigars …
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