The following is a press release from the 2017 Presidential Inaugural Subcommittees: January 6, 2017 (Washington, D.C.) – Today, the 2017 Presidential Inaugural Subcommittees announce the Joint Transportation Plan for the 58th Presidential Inauguration. Events and activities celebrating the Inauguration, a designated National Special Security Event, will take place from Thursday, January 19 to Saturday, […]
The Presidential Inaugural Committee and Metro Announce a Commemorative SmarTrip Sleeve
The following is a press release from Metro: “The 2017 Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) and Metro today announced a special SmarTrip® sleeve to commemorate the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the nation’s 45th president. The commemorative sleeves will be distributed at selected Metro stations, free of charge, on the morning of Inauguration Day. In […]
Free Metro Rides After Midnight on New Year’s
The following is a press release from Metro: “Good news, New Year’s revelers: Not only will Metro stay open until 3 a.m. after the ball drops this New Year’s Eve, but all rides on Metrorail and Metrobus will be free after midnight, courtesy of the Miller Lite Free Rides® program. Miller Lite Free Rides® will […]
ZooLights at the National Zoo, from November 25 – January 1
ZooLights, powered by Pepco, at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is wilder than ever and a perfect holiday event for families. Hosted by Friends of the National Zoo, the festival will run over 35 days and features thousands of environmentally friendly LED lights that will illuminate the Zoo’s trees, walkways and buildings. Life-sized animal silhouettes, dancing […]
National Gallery of Art Reopens Newly Renovated East Building on September 30, 2016
On September 30, 2016, the East Building galleries of the National Gallery of Art, which house the modern collection and several temporary exhibition spaces, will reopen after three years of renovation of existing galleries and construction of new galleries and a roof terrace. A completely new configuration of the permanent collection of modern art will […]
Grand Opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Sept 23-25, 2016
This weekend is the Grand Opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC. The event kicks off Friday, September 23 on the Washington Monument Grounds with Freedom Sounds: A Community Celebration. Saturday, September 24 is the Dedication Ceremony, and the celebration continues Sunday, September 25th. See the schedule below: Freedom Sounds: […]
Colonial Market and Fair at Mount Vernon, Sept 17-18, 2016
Colonial Market & Fair Delights with 18th Century Entertainment and Marketplace Mount Vernon re-creates a lively early-American marketplace with demonstrations, crafts and entertainment at its Colonial Market & Fair on Saturday, September 17, and Sunday, September 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than forty juried artisans from across the nation will demonstrate their trades […]
The George Washington Patriot Run, Sunday, September 11, at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
A Revolutionary New Race: The George Washington Patriot Run Sunday, September 11, at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Grab ye olde tricorn hat and dash through history during the first- ever USATF-certified road race to enter the historic property at George Washington’s Mount Vernon! On Sunday, September 11, the George Washington Patriot Run will host thousands […]
Historic Flight over Washington, D.C. Honors Nation’s Veterans, October 7, 2016
2016 Culpeper Air Fest features WWII-era aircraft in ‘Potomac Flight’ On October 7, World War II era aircraft, including T-6 “Texans”, will launch from Culpeper Regional Airport and soar in formation down the Potomac River. The Potomac Flight over the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery is in honor of DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and pays tribute to the services and sacrifices veterans have made to secure our nation’s freedom. This […]
Celebrate American Freedom at the Home of George Washington July 4th, 2016
Daytime Fireworks, Boat Building Demonstrations, and Military Reenactments on Independence Day George Washington’s Mount Vernon salutes our first commander-in-chief with a dazzling display of made-for-daytime fireworks during its annual Independence Day event! Visitors will be treated to spectacular smoke fireworks in patriotic colors fired over the Potomac River at 1 p.m. Mount Vernon’s Independence Day event […]