SAME DC & NoVA Post w/ AIA DAC - Oct 7 - Architectural River Cruise

This event is sold out with attendance at capacity. Please join our waitlist and we will notify you if a spot becomes available. All waitlisted will be notified no later than noon on Friday, Oct. 3 if a spot becomes available (or no spots are available). If you receive notice that a spot becomes available, you must register within 24 hours notice of availability, or re-join the waitlist if the available spot expires.

Questions?[email protected]

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This event has been rescheduled for October 7. All attendees must register (or re-register to attend).

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Washington DC Architectural River Cruise

Tuesday, October 7 | Georgetown Waterfront |

2:30 pm Registration/Check-in | 3:00 pm Departure | 5 pm Return to Dock

Celebrate the return of Fall with a scenic Architectural River Cruise through DC, featuring live guided commentary, networking, an open bar, and sandwiches from CAPO Deli.

Join us for a one-of-a-kind architectural river cruise through the heart of Washington, DC. Limited to just 60 participants, this live guided tour offers 1 PDH and 1 AIA credit and delivers a rich narrative of the Federal City’s architectural and historical evolution—all from the deck of a boat sailing along the Potomac River.

Departing from the Georgetown Waterfront, this two-hour experience includes live commentary from a knowledgeable guide from DC Design Tours. You’ll cruise past DC’s most iconic landmarks including the Lincoln Memorial, Kennedy Center, and Pentagon, while also uncovering hidden gems like the C&O Canal and the Titanic Memorial.

Arrive by 2:30 pm for check-in. The boat will leave promptly at 3:00 pm. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the capital’s past, present, and future from the water.

Sponsorships available!

Reserve your spot today - this event will sell out very quickly!

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PHD AND AIA LEARNING UNITS (1 hour)

Architectural River Cruise

See Washington DC’s architectural icons, gain an in-depth understanding of the city’s rich and tumultuous history, and enjoy the Federal Capital from a unique vantage point sailing along the Potomac River.Casting off from Georgetown with your expert architecture guide from DC Design Tours and professional crew, your cruise will sail down the Potomac River and up the Washington Channel. With live guided commentary, enjoy views of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and Georgetown Waterfront, sail past Teddy Roosevelt Island, under the Arlington Memorial Bridge, and along the National Mall and Tidal Basin, and into the new DC Wharf.

Passengers will learn all about the area’s architectural and historical gems—like the Watergate Hotel, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Pentagon, and Kennedy Center— and some lesser-known fascinating landmarks, like the C&O Canal, Lyndon Baines Johnson Grove, Titanic Memorial, Navy-Merchant Marine Memorial, and more.

Learning Objectives

- Gain an in-depth understanding of the historical evolution of the Federal City.

- Learn about the development and dramatic evolution of Washington's waterfront.

- Hear about ongoing urban infrastructure challenges and projects

AGENDA

2:30 pm - Registration Check in opens at Georgetown Waterfront Dock

2:45 pm - River Cruise Yacht embarkment (don't be late!)

3:00 pm - River Cruise Departure

5:00 pm - Return to Dock; event concludes by 5:30 pm

TICKETS

All attendees receive tickets to the Architectural River Cruise Yacht with open bar; soda and water complimentary; and heavy hors d'oeuvres. Attendees can opt-in to be included in event attendee list sent after the event to all registered ticket holders with your 1 hour PDH and/or AIA LU. All tickets, including ticket holder transfers, include a non-refundable $12 fee.

$135 - Members of SAME (any Post) or AIA (any Chapter)

$150 - Non-Members

$99 - Government / Non-Profit / Fully Retired

$300 - Sponsorship (includes 1 Ticket)

Not a member? Join SAME or AIA today to get your discounted tickets before purchase!

SPONSORSHIP

Be a champion with sponsorship! Sponsorship comes with one (1) ticket to the event, verbal recognition at the event during welcome and introductions, logo display on event advertising, including social media, email announcements, as well as at the food and bar stations. All attendees from your firm or organization will be recognized as sponsors on name badges and opt-in attendee list. No refunds for sponsorship purchases; Transfers are subject to transfer policy with a $12 transfer fee processes NLT noon on Friday, Oct. 3.

$300 - Sponsorship Ticket - includes one attendee ticket registered at purchase

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Business Casual Summer Comfort with sturdy shoes and comfortable clothes are recommended! Open Bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments and heavy hors d'oeuvers are included, and there are restrooms on-board.

• Meet your guide and boat at Washington Harbour Georgetown at the west (upriver) end of the dock across from restaurant Fiola Mare.
• GPS Address: 3050 K Street NW Washington DC 20007
• The tour concludes back at the dock

• Georgetown Waterfront
• Francis Scott Key Bridge
• The Watergate Hotel
• The Kennedy Center
• Teddy Roosevelt Island
• Arts of War and Peace Sculptures
• Lincoln Memorial
• John Ericsson Memorial
• Arlington National Cemetery
• The Pentagon
• Navy-Merchant Marine Memorial

TRANSPORATION & PARKING

Closest Metro (BL/OR/SV) Foggy Bottom-GWU or (BL/OR/SV) Rosslyn

ParkingThere are many options for street and parking garages nearby. You can also reserve a spot ahead of time with www.spothero.com or with a nearby garage.

TICKET REFUNDS & TRANSFERS

Ticket are refundable and transferrable up to 4 days before the event (Friday, October 3 at 5 pm ET). All refunds and transfer requests include a non-refundable $12 fee. You may initiate your own transfer ticket using the ticket option at checkout.Please send all refund requests by deadline to Bree Beal, [email protected].

* This event will be held rain or shine. The yacht has enclosed water-level views with perimeter bench seating and above deck open air viewing. A PA system will provide commentary throughout the yacht to hear about the landmarks in view.

Note for Government / Non-Profit / Fully Retired rate:

Government rate is only for current DOD (Department of Defense), VA (Veteran Affairs) and other civilian Federal Government Agency employees representing their government agency at the event. Registrant will need to register with a “.gov” or “.mil” email domain. Registration without the “.gov” or “.mil” email domain will be cancelled. Consultants for a government agency should NOT use this ticket to register, even if you have a government email address, unless you are directly representing the government agency at this event.

Non-profit rate is for those representing a non-profit organization, such as an industry representative or academic institution as an attendee. Students who are full-time at their institution and not representing a firm or organization as an intern can use the non-profit rate. Registrants will need to register with a “.org” or “.edu” email domain. Registration without the .”org” or “.edu” email domain will be cancelled.

Fully retired means that you are no longer representing an organization, firm, or consulting practice in any capacity. Please put “N/A” for firm/organization when checking out.

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EVENT CONTACTS

General Inquiry: Bree Beal, [email protected]@gmail.com | [email protected]

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This is a joint event organized by:

SAME Washington DC Post: www.same.org/DCPost

SAME Northern Virginia Post: www.same.org/NoVA

AIA District Architecture Center: www.dcarchcenter.org

Host or Publisher SAME NoVA & DC Posts