Rachel Meyer, Author at What To See In Washington DC

Remembering Marian Anderson’s Historic Easter Sunday Concert

HolidaysApril 3, 2026818Views 0Likes 0Comments

On April 9th, 1939, Marian Anderson mounted the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to perform an Easter concert for a crowd of 75,000 people. The interesting part? She wasn't originally going to perform there. Marian Anderson was a world-renowned opera singer known for her beautiful contralto voice. Howard University invited her to sing in Washington,…

State Fairs: The Renwick’s Newest Exhibit on American Handicrafts

ExhibitFebruary 27, 20261KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Have you ever taken part in the county fair? State Fairs: Growing American Craft, the newest exhibit at the Renwick Gallery, may inspire you or your kids to do so. This massive exhibit fills the museum with over 240 handicrafts from 43 state fairs. Its goal is to showcase American handicrafts dating back to the…

7 America250 Exhibits Opening This Year in Washington, DC

MuseumsJanuary 16, 20265KViews 0Likes 0Comments

2026 marks America's 250th anniversary. Events and celebrations are happening across the entire country all year long. DC is no exception, having its own array of new exhibits coming in the next few months. Here are a few of the upcoming exhibitions we're most excited to see this year. #1: In Pursuit of Life, Liberty,…

“Season’s Greenings: Dino-Mite!”: Christmas Trains at the Botanical Gardens

HolidaysDecember 5, 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Kids will love this year's Season's Greenings display at the United States Botanical Garden. Not only does it have trains, but the theme is dinosaurs. Like in previous years, the dinosaurs are constructed from natural materials like leaves, pinecones, and nuts. The sign next to each sculpture tells you what it's made of, which can…

See the Dead Sea Scrolls at Museum of the Bible in This New Exhibition

ExhibitNovember 21, 20253KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The Dead Sea Scrolls are one of the biggest discoveries relating to Bible history in recent years. And, starting this Saturday, November 22, you can see some of them at the Museum of the Bible. This special exhibition allows visitors to see the scroll fragments alongside hundreds of other artifacts from the Second Temple Period…

3 Ties Between Patsy Cline and Washington, DC

Other DC LocationsOctober 24, 2025613Views 0Likes 0Comments

Patsy Cline is best known for two things: being one of the first country artists to successfully cross over into pop music and her untimely death at age 30 in a plane crash. But for our family, she's also a distant relative on my mom's side. Her birth name was Hensley, my mom's maiden name.…

Rare Chance to See the Entire Constitution on Display at the National Archives

ExhibitSeptember 19, 2025629Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution are the two most important documents on display at the National Archives. And now, for the first time ever, you can see the entire Constitution and its Amendments in one spot. This historic display is in honor of America's upcoming 250th anniversary. It includes the rare…

Making a Statement: Lily Gladstone’s Dresses on Display at the Indian Museum

ExhibitMarch 19, 2025979Views 0Likes 0Comments

Clothing says a lot about a person. And for actress Lily Gladstone, that statement is she's a proud Native American. Lily starred in Martin Scorsese's 2023 film Killers of the Flower Moon, which earned her several award nominations, including Best Actress at the Oscars. During awards season, she turned heads on the red carpets by…

3 Unusual Places to Find Fashion in the Smithsonian

MuseumsFebruary 7, 20253KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The Smithsonian isn't exactly known for its fashion. The biggest exhibits that come to mind are the First Ladies' Dresses or Entertainment Nation. But here are a few unexpected exhibits you can find fashion in the Smithsonian. 1) America By Air- Air and Space Museum This exhibit covers the history of commercial aviation in the…

Sewn in America: An Exploration of Women and Sewing

ExhibitDecember 5, 2024223Views 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…