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 […]
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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 […]
Mount Vernon Commemorates Purple Heart Day
Join Mount Vernon and members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart for the estate’s official National Purple Heart Day Ceremony on the East Lawn overlooking the Potomac River at 10:30AM (weather permitting). Enjoy a musical prelude before the ceremony commences. The ceremony includes the presentation of the colors, a musical performance by the […]
National Air and Space Museum Recreates Launch of Apollo 11 on Washington Monument With Historic Projection-Mapping Program
The following is a press release from the Smithsonian: “The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum will present a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 this July in partnership with the U.S. Department of the Interior and 59 Productions. For three nights—July 16, 17 and 18—a full-sized, 363-foot Saturn V rocket will […]
2019 Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Join us for the 2019 Smithsonian Folklife Festival on Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30! This year we celebrate the Social Power of Music and its capacity to entertain, educate, inspire, preserve history, strengthen identity and build community. On Saturday, learn about local music culture with activities at the D.C. Preservation Pop-Up. Stay for […]
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 Conversation Circles Friday, May 31, 2019 10 a.m. […]
Cultural Tourism DC’s Around the World Embassy Tour, Saturday, May 4, 2019
50 EMBASSIES TO OPEN THEIR DOORS TO THE PUBLIC DURING THE AROUND THE WORLD EMBASSY TOUR Nearly 50 embassies will welcome the public in a cultural exchange like none other at the Around the World Embassy Tour. The event is part of Cultural TourismDC’s Passport DC, a month-long celebration of DC’s international diplomatic community. Visitors […]
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: […]