Fireworks, Candlelight Tours, and More Specialty Programming November 29 – December 31, 2019 Christmas past meets Christmas present at George Washington’s estate: from November 29 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 (evening […]
Washington DC Events
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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, […]
Events and Programs at the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Events and Programs at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, DC. November Programming Lectures & Discussion: Is Womanist To Feminist As Purple Is To Lavender?: African American Women Writers and Scholars Discuss Feminism Saturday, Nov. 2; 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Oprah Winfrey Theater) Inspired by Alice Walker’s expression on feminism, Is Womanist […]
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. Art Talks and Activities Artist Talk with Photographer Dave Burnett Tuesday, November 5, 7 p.m. Join renowned photojournalist David Burnett and hear about his thrilling five-decades long career documenting wars and […]
Exhibits and Programs at the National Gallery of Art
Exhibits and Programs at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC Now on View The Eye of the Sun: Nineteenth-Century Photographs from the National Gallery of Art Through December 1, 2019 West Building, Ground Floor, Inner Tier On the 180th anniversary of photography’s introduction to the world in 1839, an exhibition of some 140 photographs […]
Events and Programs at Tudor Place
Events and Programs at Tudor Place in Washington DC Regular Guided Tours House shown by guided tour, offered hourly. Advance booking advised for weekends, peak periods like summer and school holidays, and Washington Dollar Days (February). Book online up to 1 hour before tour time, or call 202.965.0400. Walk-ins are welcome as space permits, with […]
Take the Kids Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon
Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon October 26, 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Participate in a special scavenger hunt, take a wagon ride, and create a boo-tiful Halloween craft during this unforgettable evening. Watch wool carding and spinning, historic chocolate-making, and fishnet making demonstrations in the historic area. In order to burn off all of the extra […]
Fun Fall Events at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Celebrate the fall season with a wide array of events for all ages at George Washington’s home. New this year: the George Washington Whiskey Festival, trick-or-treating for dogs, and much more! Ford Evening Book Talk: Joanne B. Freeman October 3, 2019 7 p.m. Mount Vernon welcomes author Joanne B. Freeman to the Robert H. and […]
Saturday Morning Live! At the National
The National Theatre announced the fall line-up for its perennially popular family programming series SATURDAY MORNING LIVE! AT THE NATIONAL. The series, previously “Saturday Morning at The National,” will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2020. Twelve wide-ranging programs celebrating beloved children’s classics, the world in which we live, and more will delight and enlighten families and […]
Programs and Events at President Lincoln’s Cottage
Programs at President Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington DC Cottage Conversation All the Powers of Earth: The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln Vol. III, 1856-1860 Thursday, September 12, 2019 Join us as Sidney Blumenthal and Representative Jamie Raskin discuss Blumenthal’s new book, All the Powers of Earth: The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln Vol. III, 1856-1860. Cottage […]