Friday, September 23
Family and Friends Gathering
5:00 p.m., Key Bridge Marriott, 1401 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA This will be an informal get-together for all of you who will have already arrived in D.C. We will meet at or near the Key Bridge Marriott and take it from there. Suggestions welcome, especially once we know how many of you will join us.
Saturday, September 24
Visit Peace Corps Headquarters
11:00 – 12:00, 1111 20th St. NW, Washington, D.C. We will visit Peace Corps Headquarters to see the Wall of Honor and meet with staff.
Private Lunch for Families and Friends of Fallen Volunteers
12:00, Restaurant TBD (within walking distance from Peace Corps Headquarters) The Fallen Peace Corps Volunteers Memorial Project will host a private lunch for families and friends of volunteers who died in service. There will be no charge. You will have a chance to RSVP in a few days when we send out a questionnaire by email.Evening Activity TBD
Depending on the interests of this group, we could attend the NPCA Fundraising Gala ($250/ticket), the Third Goal Bash ($33/ticket), or continue to spend time together as a group. See descriptions of the Gala and Bash in the “Official Public Events” section below, and share your opinion with us.
Sunday, September 25
Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
8:00 am:
9:00 am:
9:30am: 10:00 am:
Cemetery opens for visitors. JFK’s grave will be open with a wreath already placed. Visitors are encouraged to visit the grave on their way to the amphitheater. Seating begins. VIP area will be roped off with special designated seating & registration for VIPs and families of Fallen PCVs. There will be a separate entrance. They will be greeted by the RPCV/W board and 50th committee members.
Music begins (Duke Ellington Choir). Program begins. Maureen Orth will be the Master of Ceremonies. A keynote speaker from the White House is planned. Aaron Williams, former PCV and current Peace Corps Director, and Chris Dodd, former PCV and senator, will also speak. There are three main sections to the program, the first of which is dedicated to volunteers who died in Peace Corps service. There will be two speakers, both family members of fallen volunteers. The remaining sections will address the impact of Peace Corps volunteers and include speeches from returned volunteers and a host country national, the Vice President of Liberia.
Parade of Flags
Immediately following ceremony, from Arlington National Cemetery to the Lincoln Memorial. Returned volunteers will walk in groups based on their country of service. We plan to walk together in our own group. However, if you prefer, you may choose to walk with returned volunteers who served in the same country as the volunteer you lost.
Post Parade of Flags
This will depend on the interests of the group. Our flight does not leave until 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, so we are available until then, but we understand that many of you may already be heading back home.
Official Public Events
Peace Corps Open House
Thursday, September 22
9:00 am–5:00 pm, Peace Corps Headquarters
Come visit Peace Corps HQ for displays and information.
NPCA Advocacy Day
Start your day off with fellow advocates in an inspirational welcome and then talk with your Congressman at pre-scheduled meetings about the importance of Peace Corps and other issues important to the community. Register here
Host Country National Discussion
10:00 am-12:00 pm, Peace Corps Headquarters
Stay tuned for more information!
NPCA Advocacy Reception
5:00-7:00 pm, Kennedy Caucus Room, Russell Building
Enjoy refreshments and comments from members of Congress at the end of day reception. Friday, September 23
Peace Corps Open House
9:00 am-5:00 pm, Peace Corps Headquarters
Come visit Peace Corps HQ for displays and information.
NPCA Service Day
8:00–6:00 pm (project times vary) Various DC locations Continue to serve by signing up to volunteer at one of many community service projects throughout out Washington, DC. Register here.
Saturday, September 24
Peace Corps Open House
9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Peace Corps Headquarters
Come visit Peace Corps HQ for displays and information. Come check out RPCV/W’s table!
NPCA Annual Administrative Meetings
9:00 am – Noon, Shriver Hall Peace Corps Headquarters
Join us for our Annual General Meeting, Group Leaders Forum and Board of Directors Meeting. Register here.
Park Dedication Ceremony
10:00 am, 20th and M Streets, NW
Join Peace Corps as they dedicate a city park to the memory of Sargent Shriver
Conversations: The Future of Peace Corps
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, National Theatre
Moderated by Bill Moyers, a panel of thought leaders and global figures will discuss their experience with the Peace Corps and discuss pressing topics with the community. Register here
NPCA Promise of the Peace Corps Gala
7:00 pm – 10:00pm Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center Atrium Join Chris Matthews (Swaziland ‘68-’70) in an elegant tribute to Peace Corps. The event includes dinner, drinks, and entertainment. Purchase your ticket here
Third Goal Bash
Saturday, September 24, 6:00 pm-12:00 midnight George Washington University Smith Arena The Peace Corps Fund, a non-profit organization founded by RPCVs in support of the 3rd Goal, is hosting a night of international music, dancing and merriment to celebrate the Peace Corps’ 50th anniversary. Join hundreds of RPCVs, friends and family from around the nation. Proceeds from the bash will go to support RPCV individual and group 3rd Goal activities. Going to other events? No problem, come before, come after! Order tickets for the Bash at EventBrite.
Sunday, September 25
Arlington Cemetery Special 50th Program
10:00 am – 11:30 am Arlington Cemetery’s Memorial Amphitheater
Join thousands of RPCVs for RPCV/W’s signature 50th event. Emceed by Maureen Orth, this ceremony will include a memorial to fallen Peace Corps Volunteers, speakers representing RPCVs and host country nationals, and a special keynote address. Register here or Sign up to volunteer!
50th Anniversary Walk of Flags
12:30 pm 2:00 pm, from Arlington National Cemetery to the Lincoln Memorial
Find your flag and join 5,000+ people who will be walking together to commemorate 139 Peace Corps countries. Register here. Interested in carrying a flag? Let us know!
NPCA’s Peace Festival
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, TBD
Kickoff the next 50 years with a festive street fair designed to highlight Third Goal projects through displays, cultural entertainment and more. Register here.
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