Events and Programs at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC Take a Tour Highlights of the National Portrait Gallery Thursday & Friday, Noon Saturday & Sunday, 11:45 a.m. & 3:15 p.m. Docent’s Choice Thursday & Friday, 2:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 & 4:30 p.m. Featured Programs Thursdays at Noon: 3 in 30 Thursday, February […]
Washington DC Events
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Exhibits and Programs at the National Gallery of Art
Exhibits and Programs at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC Now on View Gordon Parks: The New Tide, Early Work 1940–1950 Through February 18, 2019 West Building, Ground Floor During the 1940s Parks grew from a self-taught photographer to a visionary professional. Trace how Parks’s early experiences and close relationships with Langston Hughes, Ralph […]
Events and Programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Events and Programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington DC Programs are free and open to the public unless ticket information is noted. Please note: The Smithsonian American Art Museum has reopened its doors, resuming normal operating hours of 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily. The Renwick Gallery is excited to welcome guests […]
Celebrate the Holidays at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Festive Christmas Events at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Christmas past meets Christmas present at George Washington’s estate. From November 23 through December 31, visitors of all ages can tour the Mansion, watch 18th-century demonstrations, and hear stories of Christmases past from costumed characters. Special Events: Mount Vernon by Candlelight December 7 & 8, 5 p.m. […]
Events at the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Events at the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington DC December Maker Mornings: Illuminate Every Saturday in December, 10 am During the darkest month of the year, brighten up your weekends at the Hirshhorn! Makers of all ages are welcome to join us at MAKER MORNINGS: Illuminate as we explore the exhibition Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: […]
Veterans Day Events in Washington DC
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 Unknowns followed by a ceremony inside the Memorial Amphitheater, […]
Programs and Events at President Lincoln’s Cottage
2018 Programs at President Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington DC February 19, 2018 marks ten years that President Lincoln’s Cottage has been open to the public. To celebrate a decade of ground-breaking programs that shed new light on the past and provide opportunities to take action today, President Lincoln’s Cottage will roll out a series of […]
Tickets for Mount Vernon’s Popular Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour Now Available
Mount Vernon’s Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour celebrates the history of wine in Virginia with exclusive evening tours of the Mansion and cellar, appearances by “George and Martha Washington”, and live blues on the east lawn overlooking the scenic Potomac River. Visitors can bring a blanket and relax on the lawn as they sample […]
Registration Now Open for the George Washington Patriot Run 5K/10K Race
Dash through history during the area’s most unique 10K/5K, presented by Lockheed Martin on September 9, 2018. The race course, certified by USA Track & Field, takes runners up and down the scenic George Washington Memorial Parkway and traces Washington’s footsteps through the historic grounds at Mount Vernon. Take a finisher photo with General Washington and […]
Free Summer Performances for Families at The National Theatre
Saturday Morning at The National is a series of free programs that engage and inspire the young mind. We invite families to the theatre to play, laugh, learn, and discover through interactive performances, puppets, dance, and music. The programming is best suited for children 4 – 10 years, but siblings and friends of other ages […]