GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY TRAINING & LOBBY DAY
February 1 - 2, 2009 · Washington, DC
Directions and Maps
For a schedule of events click here.
The following information provides directions and maps to each location at which Grassroots Advocacy Training and Lobby Day events will take place. Many of these links are also featured in the schedule of events.
Sunday, February 1
All Events will take place at
American University - Ward Building, Room 2
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
NOTE: If traveling via public transportation, please leave ample time to arrive at the Ward Building before 9:30 AM on Sunday, February 2.
For an American University Campus Map, click here.
The Ward Building is on the southeastern corner of campus near Ward Circle and the corner of Nebraska Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue.
Public Transportation:
American University is accessible via the Washington DC Metrorail and university shuttle services. Detailed information on accessing American University by Metro or by car is available below or and here.
Metrorail:
American University is served by the Metrorail Red Line (American University-Tenleytown Station). Travel Times from downtown DC range from 20 minutes to 45 minutes. For a metro map and train times see www.wmata.com.
American University Shuttle Service:
American University operates a free shuttle service to the main campus from the American University-Tenleytown Metrorail Station (the stop is located adjacent to the Metrorail station beside the Sears Home Appliance storefront and is marked by signs inside the station). Travel time to the main AU Campus is approximately 15 minutes. On Sunday, shuttles run every 15 minutes beginning at 8:00 AM.
Metrobus:
American University is served by Metrobus. Travel Times from downtown DC can vary/ Check weekend schedules and your specific itinerary at www.wmata.com.
Driving:
Detailed information on accessing American University by car is available here.
Parking is free on weekends and ample parking is available in the Nebraska Lot directly across Nebraska Avenue from the Ward Building (see map).
Monday, February 2
Events will take place at
Capitol Hill (Cannon House Office Building / Methodist Building) and Science Club Bar
Washington, DC
For a map of Capitol Hill, click here
NOTE: Capitol Hill locations are best accessed by the Washington DC Metrorail from either Union Station (Red Line) to the North or Capitol South Station (Blue/Orange Lines) from the South. Check weekend schedules and your specific itinerary at www.wmata.com.
Specific locations:
Cannon House Office Building
Independence Avenue at First Street SE
Washington, DC
Event: Congressional Briefing, 9:00 - 10:00 AM
The Congressional Briefing will take place in the Cannon House Office Building (exact room TBA). Cannon HOB is most easily accessed from the Capitol South Metrorail Station. Check schedules and your specific itinerary at www.wmata.com.
The Methodist Building - Meeting Room
100 Maryland Avenue NE (Capitol Hill)
Washington, DC 20002
Event: Lobby Day Evaluation Session, 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM the meeting room at the Methodist Building will be available for registrants to use for meeting, resting, and storing bags.The Methodist Building is accessible by Metrorail from Union Station (Red Line). Click here for a google map of location and here for directions to/from Union Station. Check schedules and your specific itinerary at www.wmata.com.
Science Club Bar
1136 19th Street NW
Washington DC, 20036
Event: Social Event and Fundraiser, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Sliding scale donation of $10 - $50. Cap the weekend off with some fun and relaxation. Entertainment, raffle prizes and drink deals.Science Club is in DC's Dupont Circle neighborhood near the Farragut North Metro Station (Red Line). Click here for a map of location and here for directions to/from Farragut North Metro. Check schedules and your specific itinerary at www.wmata.com.
Map of Capitol Hill (from www.aoc.gov/cc/cc_map.cfm)
The Methodist Building is in pink between the Dirksen Senate Office Building and the US Supreme Court.
REGISTER TODAY TO GAIN IMPORTANT SKILLS FOR YOUR ACTIVISM & MAKE AN IMPACT IN THE NEW CONGRESS!
This event is sponsored by:
Interfaith Peace-Builders and the US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation
This event is endorsed by:
The Fellowship of Reconciliation (USA), Global Exchange,
and the Middle East Resource and Information Project