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Sewn in America: An Exploration of Women and Sewing

ExhibitDecember 5, 202429Views 0Likes 0Comments

The textile items making up Sewn in America fill the long main gallery at DAR. Unlike most museums, most of the large garments and quilts aren't behind glass, allowing you to see the stitching and construction up close. The exhibit is divided into three sections. First is Mastering the Skills, which explores how the ability…

3 Places to Find Flags at the American History Museum

MuseumsJune 14, 2024174Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today is Flag Day, the day we celebrate and remember the stars and stripes being adopted as our nation's flag. Since then, it's become a symbol of patriotism and freedom worldwide. In honor of Flag Day, here are three places you can see flags on display at the American History Museum. 1) Flag Hall The…

Aston Martins, BMWs, and Jaguars On Display in Bond In Motion

ExhibitApril 20, 2024272Views 0Likes 0Comments

James Bond is a spy known for three things- women, vodka martinis (shaken, not stirred), and cool cars. These cars feature in many of the most iconic action sequences throughout the franchise. Bond speeds through streets, deserts, and cliffsides, using their machine guns or ejector seats to defeat the baddies. They're epic, and for the…

The Best DC Events for Families to Attend in 2024

EventsJanuary 31, 2024199Views 0Likes 0Comments

You can always find something to do in DC. Being the nation's capital, events of all sizes and topics are always happening. Even better, many of them are free to attend. Events are also great places for kids to learn and experience new things. If you're interested in checking out a few of them, here…

Dorothy’s Ruby Slipper Conservation: 7 Facts You May Not Know

MuseumsDecember 11, 2023264Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dorothy's ruby slippers were in poor shape when the Smithsonian acquired them in 1979. Because costume designers considered them a disposable film prop, they threw them into a storage room and forgotten about. The slippers remained in that same neglected condition for years as they sat on display in the American History Museum. In 2016,…

Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers: A Curious Tale of Magic, Mystery, and Mishap

MuseumsDecember 8, 2023268Views 0Likes 0Comments

One of the most beloved artifacts in the Smithsonian is Dorothy's ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz (1939). Thousands of visitors approach the glass case each year to stare in awe at the bejeweled pumps as they sparkle under the lights. But did you know the shoes aren't a matching pair? Or that other…

The Best Five Hidden Gem Exhibits to Find in Washington DC

ExhibitFebruary 17, 2023233Views 0Likes 0Comments

Washington DC has a bevy of museums full of wonderful exhibits to visit. But sometimes it can be hard to escape the busier “tourist” sections. That's why we've rounded up these five hidden gem exhibits for you to see next time you're in DC. Some are more challenging to find than others, but they're all…

3 Smithsonian Exhibits Star Wars Fans Need to Check Out

ExhibitJanuary 19, 2023244Views 0Likes 0Comments

If you're a Star Wars fan, it's a great time to visit the Smithsonian. They have a vast collection of artifacts, including Star Wars ones, most of which aren't on display. But right now, you can see three Star Wars items with your very own eyes. C3-PO Costume Actor Anthony Daniels wore this costume in…

Taking the National Treasure Tour at Mount Vernon

OutdoorsDecember 22, 2022232Views 0Likes 0Comments

I walk down four stone steps to the dingy basement. The bricks are old and worn, the whitewash on the walls faded, and it smells like dirt. “You just walked down the same steps as Nicholas Cage,” the tour guide announces when I reach the bottom. My siblings and I look at each other with…

Five Festive DC Locations for Family Photos

HolidaysDecember 8, 2022216Views 0Likes 0Comments

Washington DC is the perfect place to take your family Christmas photos. It's iconic, beautiful, and full of festive locations and Christmas trees. In this post, we're sharing our top five places for family photos. East Gallery Christmas Tree 1. “Seasons Greenings” at the United States Botanic Garden The United States Botanic Garden has a yearly…