June 27, 2025 Press Release from the United States Capitol Police: On Friday, July 4, A Capitol Fourth — America’s national Independence Day celebration — will be broadcast live from the West Front of the United States Capitol. The concert will be broadcast at 8:00 p.m. EST on public television stations (check local listings) and streaming online to honor our country’s […]
Programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery
Programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery in Washington DC Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for upcoming programs. Please see each program listing for details; registration details are available on our Calendar of Events. Programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. July 2025 Programs Virtual The Shape of Power: […]
Events and Programs at Tudor Place
Events and Programs at Tudor Place Historic House and Garden in Washington DC Events DC Day of Archaeology Saturday, June 28 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Dig into fun, free activities related to archaeology, local history, community building and more. All ages welcome! More information… Tudor Tuesday Tuesday, July 22 & August 26 5:30 p.m. […]
Summer Extended Hours at the National Children’s Museum
June 19 – September 1, 2025 More time to play is coming your way! Keep your little learners engaged all summer long with seasonal STEAM learning experiences at National Children’s Museum. Enjoy two bonus hours of playtime every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Summer schedule Between June 19 and September 1, our hours of operation […]
Events at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Upcoming Events at Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens Independence Fireworks June 27-28, July 4, 2025 Enjoy an evening of family fun, fireworks, and patriotic music to celebrate our nation’s founding. Witness 18th-century dancing and ice-cream making demonstrations and play colonial lawn games. Guests can also visit George Washington’s tomb at night; this event is one […]
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 […]
Exhibits and Programs at the National Gallery of Art
Exhibits and Programs at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC The National Gallery of Art Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is always free. Passes are not required. Bring the whole family to explore exhibitions currently on view and grab coffee beverages from the newly redesigned Garden Café. Viewing from home? Enjoy […]
Programs and Events at President Lincoln’s Cottage
Programs at President Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington DC Two Faces Comedy 2024 Wednesday, September 25 (insomnia) Wednesday, October 16 (small town roots) Tuesday, November 13 (stages of life) 7:30 pm – 9:00 pmOur 2024 Two Faces Comedy series, inspired by Lincoln’s legendary humor, is shaping up to an Abe-solute delight! Created in partnership with our friends at the DC Improv, each […]
A Capitol Fourth and 4th of July Fireworks
What more patriotic way to celebrate American independence than to stand on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol and watch fireworks explode over the Washington Monument? No other city celebrates the Fourth of July with as much fervor and pageantry as Washington, D.C. And with Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture”–complete with cannon fire–in the background. The […]
National Air and Space Museum Welcomes Star Wars X-wing Outfitted Boeing CV2 Cargo Air Vehicle
New Artifact Will Be Displayed at the Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center The following is a press release from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum: The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum has welcomed a Boeing CV2 Cargo Air Vehicle (CAV) to the collection. This CAV was the first remotely piloted large eVTOL (electrical […]