DACOR and DACOR Bacon House Foundation

We’re back! ☕
Join DACOR for another Networking Breakfast — an opportunity for foreign affairs professionals to connect, exchange ideas, and build meaningful relationships.

Whether you are actively seeking new opportunities, exploring career paths, recruiting, or simply looking to engage with the community, all are welcome.

A light continental breakfast with coffee and tea will be served.

🎟️ Complimentary for DACOR members and those with Privileges of the House
🎟️ $10 for non-members

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged to help us prepare accordingly:
https://mms.dacorbacon.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?org_id=DACR&eventid=61337

We look forward to welcoming you.

Only one week left to support the future of international affairs education 🌍

DACOR Bacon House Foundation’s scholarship and fellowship campaign ends June 6, and every donation brings us closer to our $50,000 goal.

Your support helps create opportunities for students pursuing careers in global engagement, future diplomats, and Foreign Service families.

Thank you for helping invest in the next generation of leaders.

Donation link: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/dacor-bacon-house-foundation/dacor-website-donation-form

This , DACOR and DACOR Bacon House Foundation remembers all those who have fallen in service to our nation. We honor those who have lost their lives through , and the people who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the U.S.A.

A recording of DACOR’s Memorial Day Observance held earlier today at the DACOR Memorial at is available at https://www.dacorbacon.org/dacor_memorial_section_of_rock.php

We’re halfway there! 🌍✨

Thanks to the generosity of our community, DACOR Bacon House Foundation’s scholarship and fellowship campaign is already making an impact.

There’s still time to help us reach our $50,000 goal by June 6 in support of students pursuing international affairs and Foreign Service families.

Every contribution helps invest in future diplomats, global leaders, and changemakers.

Join us in supporting education and international engagement.

Donation link: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/dacor-bacon-house-foundation/dacor-website-donation-form

Join DACOR for our Annual Memorial Day Observance as we come together to honor and remember members of the Foreign Service community who have passed. This year we will be joined by special musical guest Rayshun LaMarr, Semi-Finalist on NBC’s The Voice.

The ceremony will take place in person at the DACOR sections of Rock Creek Cemetery and will be followed by a reception at the Cemetery’s St. Paul’s Parish Hall.

For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will be recorded and later shared on the Memorial page of our website at:

https://www.dacorbacon.org/dacor_memorial_section_of_rock.php

📍 Rock Creek Cemetery
201 Allison St NW, Washington, DC 20011
📞 DACOR Programs: 202-682-0500 x120

We hope you will join us for this meaningful event.

📣 We’re Hiring!

DACOR and DACOR Bacon House Foundation is looking for a full-time Administrative Assistant to join our team in the heart of Washington, DC.

This is a unique opportunity to work at one of the city’s most historic and prestigious foreign affairs organizations, supporting diplomacy, international engagement, and a vibrant multigenerational community of foreign affairs professionals.

We’re seeking someone organized, professional, personable, and eager to contribute to a collaborative mission-driven environment.
✨ Full-time, in-person position

📍 DACOR Bacon House – Washington, DC

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Learn more in the full job description below. ⬇️

https://www.dacorbacon.org/docs/Administrative_Assistant_Job_Ad_May_26.pdf

What a beautiful Mother’s Day celebration at DACOR Bacon House 🌸☀️
Under perfect spring weather and surrounded by blooming gardens, families and friends gathered for a warm and joyful Mother’s Day Brunch filled with laughter, conversation, and meaningful moments together. It was wonderful to see generations reconnecting and creating memories in such a welcoming atmosphere.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so special. We’re delighted to share a few highlights from this lovely celebration.

Join DACOR for “Magical American Impressions: Duo Musicaux ~ Piano Magic for Four Hands~,” a special musical celebration for America’s 250th.

Experience an imaginative afternoon of dazzling four-hand piano performances featuring works by Mozart, Samuel Barber, Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Amy Beach, and Paul Dukas. From elegant classical sonatas to vibrant American melodies and the unforgettable excitement of “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” this program promises artistry, energy, and charm.

Performed by Duo Musicaux — Dr. Hanchien Lee and Dr. Wenyin Chan — two acclaimed pianists and educators who first met at the Curtis Institute of Music, this concert brings together exceptional musicianship and heartfelt storytelling through music.

Tea and sherry will be served during intermission, and children under 18 attend free with an accompanying adult.

Join us at DACOR Bacon House for an afternoon of music and celebration.

Register here: https://mms.dacorbacon.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?org_id=DACR&eventid=62646

Happy Mother’s Day from DACOR and DACOR Bacon House Foundation🌷

Today, we celebrate and honor all mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and maternal figures whose strength, compassion, and guidance shape our families, communities, and future generations.

Wishing you a joyful and meaningful Mother’s Day.

This May, DACOR and DACOR Bacon House Foundation proudly celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
We honor the generations of AANHPI leaders, diplomats, public servants, military members, educators, artists, and changemakers whose contributions have helped shape the United States and strengthen communities around the world.

At DACOR, we recognize the importance of cultural exchange, global understanding, and inclusive leadership in diplomacy and international affairs. We are grateful for the many AANHPI voices and perspectives that continue to enrich our Foreign Affairs community and American public life.