Special Events and Information for the 4th of July and America’s 250th Birthday Celebrations in Washington, DC FIFA World Cup 2026™ Fan Zone Washington D.C On The National MallJune 11 – July 16, 2026Washington, DC, between 4th Street and 3rd Street.A celebration of competition, community, and the American spirit on the National Mall. As 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 […]