Veterans Day is a national holiday to honor Veterans of the armed forces of the United States. In Washington, DC there are several wreath-laying ceremonies and other events in honor of these veterans. Wreath-Laying Ceremonies Arlington National Cemetery November 11 11:00 am Veterans Day wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. More information… Vietnam Veterans Memorial November 11 […]
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 […]
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 […]
International Spy Museum Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events SpyCast Baseball & Espionage Calling all Washington Nationals fans – in case you missed it, SpyCast, the Spy Museum’s podcast, put out a special episode featuring World Series Champion Ryan Zimmerman. Listen ——————— 16th Annual Parade of Trabants Saturday, November 5, 2022 Celebrating the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, we’re hosting […]
“Innovations in Flight” Event Returns to Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum
The National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center will host its annual “Innovations in Flight Outdoor Aviation Display,” Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors will be able to view over 50 vintage, modern and commercial aircraft that will fly in for the day and be on display outside the museum. Aircraft […]
Events at the National Children’s Museum
Let’s Celebrate! Drum roll please…National Children’s Museum is now open on Mondays! In other words, we are open 6 days a week, and right in time for summer fun! Kick off your week with us to make Monday a little less…Monday. What’s Happening June’s theme: electric circuitsIn June, we’re excited to dive into electric circuits! […]
Harlem Fine Arts Show, June 10-12 at the Marriott Marquis
The Harlem Fine Arts Show features over 2,000 works from around the globe and special collection paying tribute to Juneteenth Harlem Fine Arts Show (HFAS), the largest traveling Diasporic art show in the country, returns to the Nation’s Capital on Friday, June 10th through Sunday, June 12th at the Marriott Marquis, 901 Massachusetts Ave NW […]
Events at the Smithsonian Arts & Industries Building
Events at the Smithsonian Arts & Industries Building in Washington, DC. Located on the National Mall, open daily, and free to the public.
National Law Enforcement Museum Announces Free Admission for Law Enforcement Every Saturday in 2022
The following is a press release from the National Law Enforcement Museum: WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 28, 2022) – The National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C., is offering free general admission to all active and retired law enforcement officers every Saturday for the rest of the year, courtesy of FirstNet®, Built with AT&T. “The National Law Enforcement Museum […]
DC Jazz Festival Permanently Moves its Annual DC JazzFest to Labor Day Weekend
The following is a press release from the DC Jazz Festival: DC Jazz Festival® (DCJF) is excited to announce the dates of the 2022 DC JazzFest, which will take place August 31-September 4, 2022, marking a permanent shift of our annual DC JazzFest to the end of summer over Labor Day Weekend. With five days of concerts citywide, the 18th Annual DC […]