Upcoming Events at Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens Fall Wine Festival October 6-8, 2023 At our Fall Wine Festival, taste unlimited samples from Virginia wineries after hours at George Washington’s estate. Members get discounted tickets to the wine festival and other Mount Vernon events. More information… ————— Fall Plant & Garden Sale October 7, 2023Shop for seasonal color […]
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 […]
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 at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery
Virtual and In-Person Programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery in Washington DC Join us for upcoming virtual and in-person programs. Enjoy American art no matter where you are. Please see each program listing for details; registration is required via Eventbrite. Programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. September […]
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. […]
Events and Programs at Tudor Place
Events and Programs at Tudor Place in Washington DC Landmark Lecture Series 2023 Inclusivity and Interpreting Enslaved Individuals at Tudor Place Tuesday, September 12, 2023 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Join Tudor Place Curator Robert DeHart and Archivist Haley Wilkinson who will share how recent research has affected the way slavery is included in site […]
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 […]