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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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 […]
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. […]
“Watching Oprah” Exhibition Opens at National Museum of African American History and Culture June 8, 2018
Exhibition Looks at How America Shaped Oprah and How She Shaped America “Watching Oprah: The Oprah Winfrey Show and American Culture,” opens June 8 at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, and continues through June 2019. The exhibition will use the story of Winfrey and her 25-year daytime talk show as a […]
Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Victory Parade in Washington DC
On Tuesday, June 12, 2018, the Washington Capitals will celebrate winning the 2018 Stanley Cup Championship with a parade in downtown Washington, D.C. The parade will begin at 11 am at Constitution Avenue and 17th Streets NW and will proceed along Constitution Avenue to 7th Street NW where it will turn right and culminate in an ALLCAPS […]
Upcoming Shows at the Arena Stage
Dave In the Kreeger Theater | July 13 – August 19, 2018 Based on the Warner Bros. motion picture written by Gary Ross By special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Doshudo Productions and Larger Than Life Book by Thomas Meehan and Nell Benjamin, Music by Tom Kitt and Lyrics by Nell Benjamin Directed by […]
Hamilton at Mount Vernon! May 26, 2018
Here Comes Hamilton to the General’s Home! May 26: New Hamilton-Related Items on View and Sing-Along Event George Washington’s Mount Vernon has caught Hamilton fever! Beginning Saturday, May 26, the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center will display four new Washington-Hamilton objects in the space that will highlight the vital partnership and friendship between […]