Upcoming Events at Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens Mount Vernon by Candlelight Select Dates in Nov. & Dec., Starting Nov. 24, 2023 Join us for a candlelit guided tour and hear about holiday traditions in 18th-century Virginia. Learn how a young Colonel Washington and his family celebrated Christmas in a year of personal loss, growing […]
Programming at the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Afrofuturism and HBCUs Highlight October Programming at the National Museum of African American History and Culture The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) celebrates Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the “Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures” exhibition series in October. Throughout the month, visitors can participate in Afrofuturism-themed programs, activities […]
National Museum of Women in the Arts Reopens October 21, 2023
Grand Reopening of National Museum of Women in the Arts on October 21, 2023, to Reveal Transformed Building, Immersive Inaugural Exhibitions and Remixed Collection The following is a press release from the National Museum of Women in the Arts: WASHINGTON—On October 21, 2023, the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) will reopen after […]
Veterans Day Events in Washington DC
Veterans Day is a national holiday to honor Veterans of the armed forces of the United States. In Washington, DC there are several wreath-laying ceremonies and other events in honor of these veterans. Wreath-Laying Ceremonies Arlington National Cemetery November 11 11:00 am Veterans Day wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. More information… Vietnam Veterans Memorial November 11 […]
The 2023 National Book Festival Schedule is Live!
The following is a press release from the Library of Congress: The full schedule of author presentations and book signings for the 2023 National Book Festival on Saturday, Aug. 12, is live. You can check out the complete schedule on the National Book Festival website: loc.gov/bookfest. With more than 70 authors, writers, poets and illustrators, this […]
US Capitol Police Information for “A Capitol Fourth”: Travel Tips, Prohibited Items, and Street Closures
June 28, 2023 Press Release from the United States Capitol Police: On Tuesday, July 4, A Capitol Fourth, an Independence Day concert will be broadcast live from the West Front of the United States Capitol on PBS at 8:00 p.m. EST and streaming online to honor our country’s birthday. There is also a dress rehearsal on July 3. […]
Memorial Day Events in Washington DC
Memorial Day is a national holiday to honor the service of our military men and women, and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. In Washington, DC there are several wreath-laying ceremonies and other events in honor of these veterans. Wreath-Laying Ceremonies Arlington National Cemetery The U.S. Army Military District of Washington will conduct […]
Tudor Place Reopens
The following is a press release from Tudor Place Historic House & Garden: Washington, DC — Tudor Place Historic House & Garden opens Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4:00 p.m. Beginning Tuesday, February 7 guided tours of the historic house and self-guided garden visits are available. Tours of the house […]
International Spy Museum Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events SpyCast Baseball & Espionage Calling all Washington Nationals fans – in case you missed it, SpyCast, the Spy Museum’s podcast, put out a special episode featuring World Series Champion Ryan Zimmerman. Listen ——————— 16th Annual Parade of Trabants Saturday, November 5, 2022 Celebrating the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, we’re hosting […]
“Innovations in Flight” Event Returns to Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum
The National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center will host its annual “Innovations in Flight Outdoor Aviation Display,” Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors will be able to view over 50 vintage, modern and commercial aircraft that will fly in for the day and be on display outside the museum. Aircraft […]