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May 15, 2026
8:30AM - 5:00PM EDT

FLARE Conference

American University


2026 FLARE Conference: 250 Years of First Ladies Making History

Presented by:

FLARE and American University's School of Public Affairs First Ladies Initiative

Join us for FLARE's first in-person conference! This event will bring together scholars, teachers, institutions, first ladies staff, biographers, archivists, journalists, historians, students and anyone with an interest in US Presidential first ladies for a day-long conference at American University.


Scheduled events:


Patrons Event

Thursday, May 14, 2026
6:00-7:30 pm in Kerwin Hall 301

Register as one of the Patron sponsors to attend this private event the night before the conference. We'll welcome our keynote speaker and panelists and provide ample opportunities to meet and network with friends and colleagues.

FLARE Conference

Friday, May 15, 2026

8:30 am- 5:00 pm
Mary Graydon Student Center, Room 128
 
Registration and sponsorship coming soon!
 

Registration Categories and pricing:

FLARE Members:

Non-Members

American University Students, Staff, Faculty and Administration

Sponsorship Opportunities

 
Patrons Event Sponsorship (Includes Conference Registration)

Conference Sponsor


Hotel Recommendations

Churchill Hotel

The Churchill Hotel, located near Embassy Row, is easily accessible to the Dupont Circle Metro Station (Red Line)- a hub for those traveling throughout DC. Located a 5 minutes walk from DuPont Metro Station, the Churchill Hotel is four stops from the American University campus.

The Royal Sonesta in Dupont Circle

The Royal Sonesta in Dupont Circle is an upscale hotel experience located near Embassy Row. Only a few minutes walk from the Dupont Circle Metro Station (Red Line), The Royal Sonesta provides easy access to downtown Washington, DC. The Royal Sonesta is four stops from the American University campus.

The Normandy Hotel - Modus Hotel - Dupont Circle

Located off of Connecticut Avenue, The Normandy Hotel sits between Dupont Circle and the neighborhood of Adams Morgan. Around a ten minute walk from the Dupont Circle Metro Station (Red Line) and 12 minute walk from the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro Station (Red Line), this hotel's location provides access to all parts of the DC area. The Normandy Hotel is four or three stops (respectively) from the American University campus.

The Bethesdan Hotel - Hilton Tapestry

The Bethesdan Hotel is situated near downtown Bethesda with access to the area's best shopping and restaurants. This hotel is a 10 minute walk from the Bethesda Metro Station (Red Line) or a 12 minute walk from the Medical Center Metro Station (Red Line). The Bethesdan offers a free shuttle from the hotel to the Medical Center Metro Station. The American University campus is two or three stops (respectively) from The Bethesdan.

Embassy Suites at Chevy Chase Pavilion

The hotel is located on Wisconsin Avenue on the border on Washington DC and Chevy Chase, Maryland. Located in the Pavilion Mall, this Embassy Suites location has access to a variety of shops, restaurants, and grocery stores. Embassy Suites Chevy Chase is situated above the Friendship Height's Metro Station (Red Line) and the Friendship Heights bus depot which allows for easy access to all parts of the Washington DC metro area. The American University campus is one metro stop from this Embassy Suites location.

 

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