FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Carrie B. Tydings
(202) 537-6248
July 11, 2002

WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL TO CELEBRATE ITS 95TH BIRTHDAY

WHAT:
CATHEDRAL OPEN HOUSE

WHEN:
Saturday, September 28, 2002
10am — 4pm (*last tour begins at 3:15 p.m.)

WHERE:
Washington National Cathedral
Wisconsin and Massachusetts Avenues, N.W.

Washington National Cathedral’s 2002 Open House will feature food, entertainment, and unique “behind the scenes” tours, including the Central Tower Climb — which is offered only twice a year. Children can ride the All Hallows Guild Carousel, listed on the National Historical Register, watch a puppet show, and paint flowerpots. Birthday cake also will be offered to celebrate the Cathedral’s 94th birthday.

Special guests will be confirmed in the near future.

Evensong concludes the day at 4 p.m. Open House is free; some activities have small fees. A free shuttle bus will run between Tenleytown Metro and the Cathedral from 9:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please call (202) 537-3129 for more information.

Media interested in covering Cathedral Open House should call Carrie Tydings at (202) 537-6248.