The following is a press release from the Sewall-Belmont House & Museum: April 12, 2016 Washington, DC—Today, Sewall-Belmont House & Museum, the home and headquarters for women’s suffragist, human rights activist, and founder of the National Woman’s Party Alice Paul, announces its designation by Presidential Proclamation as America’s newest national park site. The Board of […]
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Giant Panda Cub Bei Bei Public Debut
On Jan. 16, 2016, members of the public will see giant panda cub Bei Bei (BAY-BAY) on exhibit for the first time since the National Zoo’s panda house closed to the public before his birth Aug. 22, 2015. Bei Bei and his mother Mei Xiang (may-SHONG) will have access to their off-exhibit den and may […]
Renwick Gallery Opens Nov. 13, 2015 After Major Renovation of its National Historic Landmark Building
The Renwick Gallery, home to the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s craft and decorative arts program, will open to the public Friday, Nov. 13, following a comprehensive two-year renovation. The museum, located across from the White House at the corner of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue N.W., in downtown Washington, D.C., will open with an updated […]
Information About the Pope’s Visit to Washington DC, September 22-24, 2015
Pope Francis will visit Washington DC on September 22-24. The Pope will visit the White House on Wednesday, and the U.S. Capitol on Thursday. He will also celebrate afternoon Mass on the east portico of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception at 4:15 pm on Wednesday. Tickets to this event and the other […]
The Crime Museum to Close on Oct 1, 2015
The following is a press release from the Crime Museum: Those in the Washington, D.C., area who are interested in learning about some of the most notable crimes over the years, as well as visiting special crime-related exhibits, will need to make their way to the National Museum of Crime & Punishment by September 30, […]
Set of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” to be Donated to the Newseum
Desk, Globe, and Props from the Set to be Sent to the Museum Following Stewart’s Final Taping on August 6th The Newseum announced it will acquire the set of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” following Stewart’s final appearance as host of the late-night television program on Thursday, Aug. 6. The donation, which will become part […]
DC Circulator Now Has National Mall Route Bus Service
The following is a press release from the DC Circulator: Mayor Muriel Bowser, National Park Service Acting Superintendent Karen Cucurullo and District Department of Transportation Director Leif Dormsjo announced that the DC Circulator will begin passenger service along the National Mall on Sunday, June 14, 2015. The route will begin at Union Station, travel along Louisiana […]
The Renwick Gallery Will Reopen November 13, 2015
The following is a press release announced by the Smithsonian American Art Museum: The Renwick Gallery, home to the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s craft and decorative arts program, will reopen to the public Friday, Nov. 13, following a comprehensive two-year renovation. The museum, located across from the White House at the corner of 17th Street […]
Now There’s an App for George Washington
Mount Vernon’s New App Brings Tours, a Plant Finder, Games, and Colonial Selfies to iPhones and Android-Powered Smartphones America’s most visited historic home has jumped into the 21st century with the launch of an innovative new app. The new Mount Vernon App is loaded with special features including interactive maps of George Washington’s estate, immersive […]
US Park Police Information and Prohibited Items for the “Concert for Valor” in Washington DC
The National Park Service has issued the following press release about the “Concert for Valor” in Washington DC: The National Park Service and the United States Park Police in cooperation with local, state and federal law enforcement, public safety and transportation agencies, have developed security, logistics and access plans for HBO’s permitted Concert for Valor. […]