Jonathan Meyer, Author at What To See In Washington DC

Cherokee Days at the American Indian Museum

Events, MuseumsApril 12, 2019358Views 0Likes 0Comments

When you meet him, Vyrl Keeter introduces himself as a retired educator but after watching his passion as a Cherokee Nation culture keeper, you'd be right to wonder if he's ever really left education behind. This weekend at the National Museum of the American Indian, you'll find him sitting just off the atrium, the clack…

“Votes For Women” Exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery

MuseumsApril 5, 2019265Views 0Likes 0Comments

At 6 pm on a Thursday evening in early April, it's still 68 degree outside and the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. As Washington Capital fans stream past the National Portrait Gallery, twenty-one people are still walking through "Votes for Women" exhibit in Washington, D.C. "Votes For Women" exhibit National Portrait Gallery As…

The Sweat of Their Face: Portraying American Workers

MuseumsNovember 14, 2017362Views 0Likes 0Comments

"The Sweat of Their Face: Portraying American Workers" is a new exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery. It's aim is to take a look at the way America has shown workers in art through history. As you go through the exhibit, you see workers in many mediums including paintings, photographs, sculptures, and even video. Child laborers,…

A Less-Than-$20 Find at the American History Museum Gift Shop

MuseumsOctober 31, 2017318Views 0Likes 0Comments

As you may know, it's hard to find things in DC gift shops that cost less than your first-born child. We're always on the lookout for anything in the gift shops that would be within most people's budgets. I personally have always loved the Bradford dollhouse. It's bigger than me, and marvelously detailed. What's not…

Spring Fun at the National Arboretum

OutdoorsApril 4, 2017272Views 0Likes 0Comments

Spring is the ideal time for a family visit to the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. It's outside of downtown, perfect for a getaway from the more touristy areas. Spring at the National Arboretum It's a hikers delight and a much less crowded place to view cherry blossoms. Without the Tidal Basin crowds, you can…

Gone But Not Forgotten at Arlington National Cemetery

MemorialsJanuary 5, 2017259Views 0Likes 0Comments

In Section 60, every day is Memorial Day for some family. A year ago today, my daughter and I visited Matthew Seidler's grave in Arlington National Cemetery to remember him. Post holidays and pre-spring there's not much beauty in the frozen landscape. Matthew Seidler grave in Arlington National Cemetery I first heard of Matthew Seidler about…

A Family Guide to Visiting the Botanic Garden Christmas Display

EventsDecember 15, 2016245Views 0Likes 0Comments

Each year the United States Botanic Garden puts on a wonderful Christmas display, made entirely from natural materials. It's free and fun for kids of all ages. But with so much to see, you may miss some parts. This guide will help you navigate easily and see it all. Start by entering the Botanic Garden…

Visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture

MuseumsSeptember 26, 2016398Views 0Likes 0Comments

"It's like art work on the building!" my 7 year old said as we admired the filigree wrapping the outside of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. With a distinctive style and prominent location on the National Mall, D.C.'s newest museum uniquely stands out. National Museum of African American History and…

John Philip Sousa – Where Bands Come to Play at Your Grave

EventsSeptember 26, 2016278Views 0Likes 0Comments

John Philip Sousa Grave in Washington, D.C. John Philip Sousa's gravesite had a conductor's baton and a trumpet mouthpiece left in tribute when we stopped by last week. Sousa is one of the famous occupants of Congressional Cemetery here in Washington, D.C., but as far as we know, the only one with concerts played at his…

Volunteering at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival

EventsSeptember 22, 2016223Views 0Likes 0Comments

I volunteered this year for the Folklife Festival looking to contribute to the festival and hoping to experience a little bit of Basque culture right here in Washington, D.C. Over three days of volunteering I got all I expected and more.