Jonathan Meyer, Author at What To See In Washington DC

Why You Should Visit This 250-Year-Old Artifact at American History

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July 4, 1776, was only the beginning of our War for Independence. In September 1776, we'd lost New York City to the British occupation. By October, they were ready to push through Lake Champlain and divide New York from the New England colonies. The American forces under Benedict Arnold hastily built a fleet of small…

Two Can’t-Miss Family Events in DC This October

UncategorizedOctober 9, 20266KViews 0Likes 0Comments

There are two exciting events coming up in DC this month for families to enjoy. First is Homeschool Day at The Museum of the Bible on Friday, October 23rd. This year's theme is "From Page to Stage: The Bible in American Pop Culture". Educators at the museum plan to highlight how Biblical language and themes…

A September Wright Brothers’ Story

ExhibitSeptember 25, 20264KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Wilbur Wright first set foot in the Outer Banks of North Carolina in September 1900. After he'd written a local, William Tate, seeking information, Tate had invited him to stay with him, but had warned, "Would advise you to come anytime from September 15 to October 15. Don't wait until November." Although Tate didn't know…

A Family Trip to Space on the Space Shuttle Discovery

ExhibitAugust 28, 20265KViews 0Likes 0Comments

This family trip left late, but it wasn't the kids' fault. When weather, then vehicle issues, delayed the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on August 28, 2009, it wasn't because of the kids, since only parents were on board. This thirteen-day mission to the International Space Station was a resupply and assembly voyage to continue…

A Weekend to Avoid the National Mall and Museums

EventsAugust 21, 20263KViews 0Likes 0Comments

This weekend, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes place in DC. It's a historic first IndyCar race ever held on the National Mall in honor of America's 250th birthday. But to make this possible, road closures and detours abound downtown, meaning it's a great weekend to avoid the main Smithsonian museums (and the National Gallery…

“Fortress Under Fire”: Learn the Story Behind This Air and Space Mural

ExhibitAugust 14, 2026839Views 0Likes 0Comments

It'll always be 11:45 am on August 15th, 1944, in this gallery at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC. This giant mural, "Fortress Under Fire", captures a moment of the gigantic air battle fought just weeks after D-Day, when the Eighth Air Force launched 932 heavy bombers and 443 fighters against…

Revisit the Declaration of Independence in Honor of America’s 250th Birthday

HolidaysJuly 3, 20263KViews 0Likes 0Comments

In Congress, July 4, 1776 When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them,…

The Air and Space Museum Opens “WWII in the Air” Exhibit Next Week

ExhibitJune 26, 2026651Views 0Likes 0Comments

After closing the WWII exhibit for renovations over the last several years, the new gallery opens this Wednesday, July 1st. From the Battle of Britain to the brutal combat on the Eastern Front to the carrier wars in the Pacific, this exhibition tries to cover the breadth of the war in a 6,000 square foot…

Two Georges: Revisit the Lives of These Revolutionary Leaders

ExhibitJune 12, 20261KViews 0Likes 0Comments

We think of them as opposites and adversaries. This exhibition begs you to reconsider George Washington and King George III by showing their similarities and connections. Born just six years apart, the War for Independence was the fulcrum of both Georges' lives. One leveraged it to glory and victory, the other to despair and considering…

“Grandma Moses: A Good Day’s Work”- A Can’t-Miss Exhibit at American Art

ExhibitMay 29, 20262KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The show "Grandma Moses: A Good Day's Work" is open now through July 12th at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. It's a spectacular retrospective that you and your family should add to your DC summer bucket list. Through seven galleries, you experience the sweep of her art career, which only began after her 70th birthday.…