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Jane Austen Film Festival - Mansfield Park (1999)

You are cordially invited to join us on the lawn of the North Garden at Georgetown's Dumbarton House for Mansfield Park (1999), as part of our Jane Austen Film Festival.

Admission is free, thanks to the generous support of our corporate sponsor, Long & Foster

Please note the following:

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  • Lawn space is limited by occupancy restrictions, and it is therefore advisable to reserve space. Guests with reservations will be given priority entry until 7:30 pm. Afterwards, guests at the door will be permitted to take any available space remaining.
  • Entry will be at the front gate (2715 Q Street) only, and the grounds will open at 7:00 pm.
  • The grounds will close 30 minutes after the end of the film.
  • The film will start at sunset, approximately 8:30 pm.
  • Lawn/blanket seating only. Guests with lawn chairs are asked to kindly take seats at the rear of the lawn. Four-legged friends will not be permitted to join the audience.
  • Smoking and outside food and beverage will not be permitted on the grounds.
  • There will be concession stands open, and sales will support Dumbarton House. Tradewinds Specialty Imports will offer white wine ($6 per glass and $10 for two) and champagne ($8 per glass). Food from Cafe Bonaparte or Dean & DeLuca will also be available for purchase. Water, soda, candy, and freshly-made popcorn will also be available for purchase. 
  • The museum will not be open during the event, but please come back for a tour Tue-Sun, 11:00 am-3:00 pm (admission $5).
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