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Celebrate America's 250th in the Nation's Capital

This year marks America's 250th birthday - and no city holds that story more deeply than Washington, D.C. From the monuments lining the Mall to the halls where democracy has been decided, history is still alive in every corner of the capital. Nestled in one of D.C.'s most storied neighborhoods, Melrose Georgetown puts you within the heart of the celebrations, in the very city where the American story began.

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America's 250th Getaway Offer

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a historic stay at Melrose Georgetown Hotel, in the heart of our nation's capital.

Package Includes:

  • Complimentary Suite Upgrade
  • Welcome Amenity: Crafted cocktail for two at Jardenea Lounge & local artisanal chocolate box
  • Commemorative America's 250 keepsake item
  • DC 250 Explorer Guide with America250 events & historic walking routes
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America 250 at Melrose Hotel

Explore DC 250 Events

The capital's yearlong calendar puts you at the center of America's biggest party:

  • DC250 Events & Festivals - Parades, concerts, and landmark celebrations across the city all year long
  • Free Historic Sites - The monuments, the Mall, the U.S. Capitol, and the National Archives are all yours to explore
  • Festive Flavors - Local restaurants and bars are marking the milestone with special menus and themed experiences
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America250: National Movement

America250 is working to engage every American in the 250th anniversary of the United States through:

  • America's Block Party - The largest synchronized Fourth of July celebration in U.S. history nationwide
  • Giving 4th - A national movement to make Independence Day the single biggest day of charitable giving in American history
  • National Events Calendar - Concerts, commemorations, exhibits, and community celebrations from coast to coast
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