The US Capitol Police have issued the following press release to help visitors to the National Mall for the “Concert For Valor” in Washington D.C.: On Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2014, The Concert for Valor will be broadcast live on HBO from the National Mall in Washington, DC from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm. […]
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White House Visitor Center Reopens to the Public Sept 13, 2014
From the National Park Service: The White House Visitor Center in Washington DC, operated by the National Park Service (NPS), officially opens to the public at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2014. Included in the nearly 16,000 square ft. remodeled space is a new retail store, run by the Association, which supports the upkeep of […]
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo Invertebrate Exhibit is Closed
The following Press Release is from the National Zoo in Washington DC: The Smithsonian’s National Zoo Invertebrate Exhibit, home to dozens of small aquatic and terrestrial species without backbones, closed to the public Sunday, June 22, 2014. The last day to visit the Invertebrate House was Saturday, June 21, 2014. “This difficult decision is not a […]
National Cherry Blossom Festival Announces 2015 Event Dates
The organizers of the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC have announced the following festival dates for 2015. The 2015 National Cherry Blossom Festival will begin the first day of spring, Friday, March 20, 2015, and continue through Sunday, April 12, 2015. The following signature events have also been scheduled: Pink Tie Party fundraiser […]
The Washington Monument Reopened for Tours on May 12, 2014
The following press release is from the National Park Service: Washington, D.C. – The National Park Service (NPS) announced that the remaining scaffolding surrounding the Washington Monument will begin to come down this week in preparation for the Monument’s re-opening on May 12 after a 32-month closure due to damage from an earthquake. The National […]
American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington, D.C. to be Dedicated on October 5, 2014
Washington, D.C. – March 18, 2014 – Following its most recent site visit to inspect construction progress, and in consultation with general contractor Turner Construction Company, the Board of Directors of the Disabled Veterans’ Life Memorial Foundation is pleased to announce that it has selected October 5, 2014 as the date for the dedication ceremony […]
“Gardens & Groves: George Washington’s Landscape at Mount Vernon” Now Open Through January 12, 2016
New Museum Exhibition Celebrates George Washington’s Design for Landscape at Mount Vernon Mount Vernon invites visitors to explore George Washington’s design for the grounds of his estate, through a new exhibition, Gardens & Groves: George Washington’s Landscape at Mount Vernon. Gardens & Groves is the first museum exhibition to focus specifically on Washington’s landmark achievements […]
Library of Congress National Book Festival to Move to the Convention Center
The National Book Festival, in its 14th Year, to Feature Evening Activities, International Pavilion The following is a press release from the Library of Congress: The Library of Congress National Book Festival will take place Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., with new and exciting offerings – […]
Metro Service Information for the Fourth of July
Additional trains available and no scheduled track work The following press release is from Metro in Washington DC: “Metro will provide extra rail service on Thursday, July 4, for the benefit of those attending holiday festivities on the National Mall and the Washington Nationals day game. More than 500,000 passengers are expected to take Metro […]
The National Aquarium in Washington DC is Closed as of Sept. 30th, 2013
The National Aquarium in Washington DC closed on September 30, 2013. They have issued the following press release: The Board of Directors of the National Aquarium, Washington, DC, has announced that, due to necessary renovations in the Department of Commerce building, the facility will be closing on September 30, 2013. The General Services Administration (GSA) […]