The US Capitol Police have issued the following press release to help visitors to the National Mall for the Memorial Day Concert in Washington D.C.: 2017 Memorial Day Concert at the U.S. Capitol Honors U.S. Veterans and Armed Services KNOW BEFORE YOU GO – Prohibited Items, Street Closures and More On Sunday, May 28, 2017, the […]
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“American Presidents” Will be Closed Until September 22, 2017 for Renovation
It’s Renovation Time for “America’s Presidents” “America’s Presidents” is getting a new look! The exhibition space will close for renovation February 26, 2017 and will reopen September 22, 2017 at the National Portrait Gallery. From March 24 through September 4, a temporary installation of “America’s Presidents” will open in the west gallery on the second floor. […]
Metro Announces Temporary Detour: 2017 March for Life, January 27
The following is a press release from Metro: Friday, January 27, 2017 | 12:00 p.m. until approximately 3:30 p.m. (Updated 1/26/2017) Routes Affected: 30N, 30S, 32, 33, 34, 36, 52, 54, 64, 70, 74, 79, P6, S2 and S4 Due to the 2017 March for Life, routes listed above will detour or shorten. Customers should expect delays and are […]
2017 Inauguration Day Information, January 20, 2017
Washington, DC will swear in the 45th President of the United States on Friday, January 20, 2017. The Inauguration will take place around noon on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Spectators will be able to view the ceremony on the National Mall. The Inaugural Parade takes place on Pennsylvania Avenue from the U.S. […]
U.S. Capitol Police Announce Prohibited Items for the Presidential Inauguration
The following is a press release from the US Capitol Police: Prohibited Items on Capitol Grounds for 58th Presidential Inauguration To ensure the safety and security of the U.S. Capitol Complex, the following items are prohibited from being brought into the Capitol Buildings and Grounds during Inaugural events. Failure to adhere to these established regulations […]
Metro Service information for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 16, 2017
The following is a press release from Metro: “On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 16, Metro service will operate as follows: Metrorail: The rail system will open at 5 a.m. and close at midnight. Trains will operate on a Saturday schedule every 12 minutes with no track work scheduled. Off-peak fares will be in […]
Joint Transportation Plan Announced by the 2017 Presidential Inaugural Subcommittees
The following is a press release from the 2017 Presidential Inaugural Subcommittees: January 6, 2017 (Washington, D.C.) – Today, the 2017 Presidential Inaugural Subcommittees announce the Joint Transportation Plan for the 58th Presidential Inauguration. Events and activities celebrating the Inauguration, a designated National Special Security Event, will take place from Thursday, January 19 to Saturday, […]
The Presidential Inaugural Committee and Metro Announce a Commemorative SmarTrip Sleeve
The following is a press release from Metro: “The 2017 Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) and Metro today announced a special SmarTrip® sleeve to commemorate the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the nation’s 45th president. The commemorative sleeves will be distributed at selected Metro stations, free of charge, on the morning of Inauguration Day. In […]
Free Metro Rides After Midnight on New Year’s
The following is a press release from Metro: “Good news, New Year’s revelers: Not only will Metro stay open until 3 a.m. after the ball drops this New Year’s Eve, but all rides on Metrorail and Metrobus will be free after midnight, courtesy of the Miller Lite Free Rides® program. Miller Lite Free Rides® will […]
National Gallery of Art Reopens Newly Renovated East Building on September 30, 2016
On September 30, 2016, the East Building galleries of the National Gallery of Art, which house the modern collection and several temporary exhibition spaces, will reopen after three years of renovation of existing galleries and construction of new galleries and a roof terrace. A completely new configuration of the permanent collection of modern art will […]