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    Kensington Town Hall - 2022 Thanksgiving eve

    Kensington Town Hall

    5.0(2 reviews)
    8.3 mi

    My friend and I came to Kensington Town Hall last night to watch a play presented by the British…read morePlayers. Bet you didn't know either of the two existed. I did know about the existance of this building as the former Armory, but I had know idea what it was used for. I don't know much about its history, but I believe there are Kensington government offices on the upper floors. Kensington does have an active mayor, so I'll assume he has official meetings here. As for my personal experience, it was all about seeing The British Players put on a fantastic show. This troupe has been around for over 50 years bringing British plays and productions to the Washington area. The Group donates much of their profits to British and American charities. It's great that they found their performing home in a building with the same name as a town in England. This building would be an excellent venue for a wedding reception. I'm not sure if they do indeed rent out the space, but there's ample parking in there lot.

    This is a lovely facility to visit on business, for theatre productions or art shows. The building…read morestarted out life almost 100 years ago as a National Guard Armory and is now the town hall of Kensington whose offices are on the third floor. Two theatre groups put on productions here that are of outstanding quality - The British Players and the Kensington Arts Theatre. On the second floor of the building is an open area for seating and a stage. Also, other events are held here such as an annual arts show where local painters can display and sell their art. There is ample parking here and nearby on the streets.

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    Kensington Town Hall - Formerly known as the Armory

    Formerly known as the Armory

    Kensington Town Hall - Now playing at Kensington Town Hall.

    Now playing at Kensington Town Hall.

    Kensington Town Hall - This place used to be called the Kensington armory

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    This place used to be called the Kensington armory

    Federal District - townhall - Updated May 2026

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