Upcoming Events at Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens Military Appreciation August 3 & 4, 2024 Write a letter to a veteran thanking them for their service and visit Washington’s Tomb for special wreath-laying ceremonies throughout the weekend. More information… Foodways: Farm to Table August 10 & 11, 2024 Learn about the food the Washingtons ate […]
Programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery
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. August […]
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 […]
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 Guided Tour Ancestral Spaces: People of African Descent at Tudor Place Now through October 13, 2024 Tues – Sun. A new installation curated in collaboration with descendants. Check out this rare opportunity to explore a historic house through the eyes of the people who were […]
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 […]
National Air and Space Museum Announces Solar Eclipse Activities and Resources
The following is a press release from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum: The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum will serve as a major source of information, educational activities and experiences on and around the total solar eclipse taking place April 8. The next total solar eclipse will not be visible in the […]
Programs and Events at President Lincoln’s Cottage
Programs at President Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington DC Lincoln Ideas Forum 2024: Authenticity in the Age of AI April 8, 2024 10:00 am – 12:00 pmSave the date of April 8 for our ninth annual Lincoln Ideas Forum! Each year this popular program brings together experts and the public to explore the present-day ramifications of […]