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The opening of the John F. Kennedy Center in 1971 was the culmination of a
dream that had been part of the Washington cultural, social and political
life for nearly two centuries. The center was designed by architect Edward
Durrell Stone. There are three main theaters: A Concert Hall, an Opera
House, and the Eisenhower Theater. Since 1978, the Kennedy Center Honors
have been awarded annually by the center's Board of Trustees. The Center
now houses a number of groups and institutions, including National
Symphony Orchestra, Washington National Opera, Washington Ballet,
Washington Performing Arts Society, and American College Theater
Festival.
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