In-Person and Virtual Programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery in Washington DC Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for upcoming in-person and virtual 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. November […]
2024 National Christmas Tree Lighting Lottery Opens October 23
The following is a press release from the National Park Foundation: Kick off the holiday season this year with the National Christmas Tree lighting! Presented by the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, this beloved American tradition features live musical performances as well as the official lighting of the National Christmas Tree on […]
Events at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Upcoming Events at Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens Fall Harvest Festival October 19-20, 2024 Celebrate the crisp autumn season with 18th-century activities and demonstrations at the Farm at Mount Vernon. More information… Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon October 26, 2024 2:00 – 6:00 pm Celebrate Halloween with 18th-century entertainment and activities at Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon. During this special […]
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 […]
Events and Programs at Tudor Place
Events and Programs at Tudor Place in Washington DC Events Tudor Tots Town & Country: A Tale of Two Places October 16, 2024 10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Young learners aged 18 months to four years old will learn about the differences between living in town (city) and living in the country. More information… Hue […]
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 […]
US Capitol Police Information for “A Capitol Fourth”: Travel Tips, Prohibited Items, and Street Closures
June 28, 2024 Press Release from the United States Capitol Police: On Thursday, July 4, A Capitol Fourth — an Independence Day concert — will be live from the West Front of the United States Capitol. The concert will be broadcast on PBS at 8:00 p.m. EST and streaming online to honor our country’s birthday. There is also a dress rehearsal […]
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 […]
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 […]