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2025 Press & Politicians Spelling Bee
Registration is essential to gain access to the National Press Club.
Relationships between politicians and the media who cover them have become increasingly intense, but on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in the National Press Club’s historic ballroom, fun and friendly competition will prevail as lawmakers and reporters compete in the uproariously entertaining Press & Politicians Spelling Bee. The first such event was held in 1913, with newly elected President Woodrow Wilson in the audience for the inaugural showdown, which was won by members of the House and Senate. The spelling bee was reinstated on its 100th anniversary in 2013 and has become a Washington…
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'Who Killed Shireen?' Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Join us for a screening of the documentary 'Who Killed Shireen,' a Zeteo production. After the film, a panel discussion will follow, featuring the film's producers and journalists who focus on the Middle East. Get your tickets via the Eventbrite link. National Press Club members who attend the event will receive one complimentary drink.
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Press Refresh Clothing Swap
Ready to refresh your wardrobe without spending a dime? Stop by Press Refresh, a free clothing swap taking place at the iconic National Press Club. This community event is all about sustainability, style, and connection—bringing people together to give new life to gently worn clothes. Whether you're clearing out your closet or searching for that next favorite piece, Press Refresh is your opportunity to swap smartly, sustainably, and stylishly. Register today! Follow for updates & sneak peeks: 📸 Instagram: @PressRefreshSwap
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Legends of Broadcast: Bob Carpenter
You must be a National Press Club member to attend and registration is required.
Bob Carpenter, longtime TV voice of the Washington Nationals and veteran sportscaster, will be the National Press Club Broadcast-Podcast Team's newest guest in its series of "Legends of Broadcast." Bob Carpenter is in his 20th season with the Nationals and 42nd as a Major League Baseball broadcaster. He plans to retire after the 2025 season, concluding a career that has spanned more than four decades. A two-time Emmy winner, Carpenter has covered a wide range of sports. He spent 18 years at ESPN, where he hosted the first "College Gameday" and called college football, basketball, and MLB…
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New Member Welcome Reception
You must be a National Press Club member to attend and registration is required.
Did you recently join the Club? Or maybe you joined a few months ago and haven't had a chance to get acquainted? This gathering is a great way to meet other new members, club leaders, and the team of professionals who will help support you in your first years at the club. It's a great opportunity to learn about what we have to offer and ways we can support you in your life and your career. At the event, we will: Offer guided tours to help you get acquainted with the many spaces that are available to you (like our members-only Reliable Source Bar & Grill and fitness facility!) Serve…
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Owls Hoot
This event is open only to National Press Club members & their guests.
Join us for the Owls annual Hoot at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 26 at The National Press Club. Susan Page, Washington Bureau Chief of USA TODAY and a longtime Press Club member, will be the guest of honor at this year’s Hoot. She will be awarded the Order of the Owl to recognize her outstanding career contributions to the pursuit of truth and the public's understanding of important issues facing our nation. The Order of the Owl is an honor bestowed by the Council of Wisest Owls to recognize extraordinary contributions to journalism. Previous recipients include Mark Russell, Art Buchwald…
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NPC Headliners: Heather Cox Richardson
Rescheduled from Janurary 7th due to weather conditions. Registration to this event is essential in gaining access to the club.
Historian and popular commentator Heather Cox Richardson will join us for Cocktails & Conversation on Jan. 16 at the National Press Club. Heather Cox Richardson is a professor of history at Boston College. Her award-winning books have covered the Civil War, the Gilded Age, the American West, the history of the Republican Party, and other topics. Her most recent book, “Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America,” was a New York Times bestseller. The Washington Post called it “magisterial.” Her nightly newsletter, Letters from an American, reaches more than three million readers.…
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NPC Headliners: Mayor Muriel Bowser
A Conversation with DC Mayor Muriel Bowser on "DC's Bright Future"
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser will speak at a National Press Club Headliners Coffee and Conversation on Friday, February 21 at 11 a.m. Bowser will deliver an update on the future of the city. Bowser is serving her third term as mayor of Washington, DC. She began her political career as an elected official in 2004 as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner and was elected to the DC Council in 2007. She is the first African American woman to be elected to three, four-year terms as mayor of an American city. Her administration has focused on DC's economic competitiveness and diversification, affordable…
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New Member Welcome Reception
This event is open only to NPC Members & their guests.
Did you recently join the Club? Or maybe you joined a few months ago and haven't had a chance to get acquainted? This gathering is a great way to meet other new members, club leaders, and the team of professionals who will help support you in your first years at the club. It's a great opportunity to learn about what we have to offer and ways we can support you in your life and your career. At the event, we will: Offer guided tours to help you get acquainted with the many spaces that are available to you (like our members-only Reliable Source Bar & Grill and fitness facility!) Serve…
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Press Freedom Center Forum: Deadly Tank Attack on Journalists From Reuters, AFP, Al Jazeera
Join us for a special program presented by the Press Freedom Center at The National Press Club to analyze the October 13, 2023 attack on journalists from Reuters, Agence France Press and Al Jazeera. Speakers include: Bill McCarren, Director, Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club (Welcome) Jason Rezaian, Director, Press Freedom Initiatives, The Washington Post (Moderator) Dylan Collins, Video journalist for AFP who was wounded in the incident. He is an American citizen. Elie Brakhya, Senior cameraman for Al Jazeera, wounded in the incident. Maya Gebeily, Reuters Beirut Bureau Chief…
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