Go to: Home Brown v. Board Events TMCT Student Programs History TMSJRC Media TMCT Tenants Donate 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Previous Next You are here: Home › Facility Rental Facility Rental The Thurgood Marshall Center for Service and Heritage is located in the building that was the first YMCA built for African Americans. It was designed by Booker T. Washington’s son-in-law, W. Sidney Pittman who was one of America’s first African American Architect’s. President Theodore Roosevelt laid the cornerstone in 1908. It was named the Twelfth Street YMCA and became a dynamic community center where youth were challenged by wholesome activities, positive values, and inspiring role models. The many notable Americans with beginnings and involvement in this Y included Coach John Thompson, Justice Thurgood Marshall, the poet Langston Hughes, and Dr. Charles Drew. After many illustrious decades of service, this five-story brick building was closed in 1982. The building became designated as a National Historic Landmark and reopened as a restored and remodeled community service center for nonprofit community and heritage programs and offices serving children, youth, and families. – the Thurgood Marshall Center for Service and Heritage. Location The Thurgood Marshall Center for Service & Heritage is located 1816 12th Street between “S” and “T” Streets in Northwest Washington, D.C., just a few blocks from the U Street – Cardozo Metro Station. Facilities Most of the building is used by nonprofit tenants for program and office space but the historic first floor has spaces available for meetings, receptions, and small events for up to 200 to 300 persons. Specifically, there is: A small historic gymnasium for gatherings of up to 250 persons Conference space that seats up to 60 persons A historic lounge for gathering that seat up to 100 To make rental arrangements please complete the form below or download the facility Rental Application and fax to 202-462-5365 or email info@TMCSH.org, with ‘Facility Rental’ in the subject line. Facility Rental Agreement Facility Rental Form * indicates required field Name:* Email:* Phone Number* Organization* Event Date* Event Type* Event Options (Select all that apply)* Event Planning Graphic Design Photography Videography Public Relations Marketing Support Will Food Be Served* Yes No Space Requested* Gym Heritage Room (Community Cultural Room) Conference Room 1 (Capacity 60) Conference Room 2 (Capacity 60) Kitchen Rental Options* Sound System Wireless Microphone Projectors Projection Screen Easel Stage Conference Calling Tables Square Tables Round Chairs Dance Floor Wi-Fi Photographer Videographer Event Planning Assistance Check if you are interested in Office Space Rental* Yes No Number of People* Event Time* SUBMIT *Please speak with TMCT Contract Specialist for parking and beverage request. Contact: Thomasina W. Yearwood, President, (202) 462.8314 or tyearwood@tmcsh.org Recent Posts Thomasina W. Yearwood, President & CEO of The Thurgood Marshall Center Trust Pays Tribute To The Late Civil Rights Icon, Congressman John Lewis Thomasina W. Yearwood, President & CEO of The Thurgood Marshall Center Trust Pays Tribute To The Late Civil Rights Warrior, The Rev. C.t. Vivian Film Screening, Panel Focus on Music and Activism of Mavis Staples Community Members Celebrate Kwame Ture’s 75th Birthday How Jesse Williams Praised Our Grassroots Organizers More than We Do © 2018 Thurgood Marshall Center Trust, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Website Design By Brian Byrams Home About Events Media Sponsorship Contact Us Top