Peace Day Open House 2024
Celebrate the International Day of Peace with a visit to the headquarters of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), located at the northwest corner of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Learn about U.S. global peacebuilding and the USIP headquarters, and meet USIP staff and experts who work on peacebuilding around the world. Tickets are now available here.
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September 21 is the International Day of Peace, and every year USIP invites American and global communities to take part in the Peace Day Challenge: inspire and take part in real-life activities that help to build peace. There’s no better day to visit USIP’s headquarters, and this year, Peace Day Open House activities include:
- Building tours (led and self-guided options)
- Storytelling on the National Mall sessions at 10:30am–11am, 11:30am–12pm, 1pm–1:30pm and 2:30pm–3pm
- Resources to explore peace themes on the National Mall and in Foggy Bottom
- Interactive stations for adults and children that explore peacebuilding skills and tools
- Opportunities to take action for peace and connect with a global network of peacebuilders using #PeaceDayChallenge
Please note: Last entry is at 3:30pm, and the open house will close at 4pm.