🎶Georgetown Heritage and Georgetown, DC are teaming up with the French Embassy in the U.S. – Villa Albertine to bring back our second annual Fête de la Musique – World Music Day on Saturday, June 21! We’ve just extended the Call for Musicians deadline to Monday, May 19. 🎤 Save the date—and if you’ve got musical talent, apply to perform in Georgetown (https://bit.ly/42Gd82O)! Each year, over 1,000 cities across the globe celebrate the summer solstice with live music—a tradition that started 40+ years ago in France. This year, we’re looking for all kinds of performers: singers, church choirs, jazz combos, rock bands, glee clubs, marching bands, mariachis—you name it. All genres, ages, and skill levels are welcome to apply. 🎸 And in other music news: the Citizens Association of Georgetown Citizens Association of Georgetown CAG is hosting a free concert at Rose Park on Sunday, May 18, from 4:30–6:30pm, featuring 90s cover band Stacy’s Dad, food trucks, and fun for the whole family. (fb)

Yes, this is an old photo of the canal… but it did get your attention! 👀 Georgetown Heritage is re-launching its Industry & Innovation walking tour for the 2025 season. This tour explores the role of the C&O Canal in shaping Georgetown’s industrial past—and how that legacy still impacts our neighborhood today. You’ll even get a chance to board the canal boat, currently in drydock while NPS completes important restoration work. 🎟️ Tickets are available online (https://bit.ly/44MTcxX)! Use code GH2025LAUNCH to take a free tour now through Friday, May 23. Looking for even more local history? Don’t miss the Citizens Association of Georgetown CAG Historic Churches Architectural Walking Tour on Saturday, May 17, from 2–4pm. (fb)