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, […]
Washington DC Events
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Events and Programs at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
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: Overlooked Thursday, October 18, 2018 […]
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 Beyond the Studio Workshop: Kokedama Making with Lily Cox Sunday, October 7, 1:00 p.m. Join artist and founder of A Strange Flower DC, Lily Cox, for […]
Exhibits and Programs at the National Gallery of Art
Exhibits and Programs at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC Opening Exhibitions The Chiaroscuro Woodcut in Renaissance Italy October 14, 2018–January 20, 2019 West Building, Ground Floor Explore the first comprehensive exhibition devoted to the Italian chiaroscuro woodcut, among the rarest and most beautiful prints that flourished throughout Renaissance Italy. On October 14, exhibition curator […]
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 […]
Events at the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Events at the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington DC World Architecture Day October 1, 2018 10am – 5pm Celebrate World Architecture Day with activities at the Hirshhorn and National Building Museum for art and architecture lovers of all ages – don’t miss special STORYTIME programs, tours, talks, and more. More information… Mid-Day […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mount Vernon Fireworks and Independence Day Events
George Washington’s Mount Vernon salutes our first commander-in-chief with two spectacular events! June 29 & 30: Evening Fireworks Enjoy an evening of family fun and fireworks choreographed to patriotic music on June 29-30. This special evening event, which includes musical performances and games, will take place 6 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. on June 29-30 only. […]