Is spring break coming up for your family, leaving you wondering what to see in Washington, DC, with the kids? Aren't sure if there's anything new worth seeing?
Here are…
When George Washington was twenty-one and a half, his birth date changed.
He was born on February 11, 1731, to Augustine and Mary Washington.
But in 1752, eleven days disappeared,…
Historic London Town & Gardens is a 23-acre park highlighting Maryland's unique colonial history. Some are surprised to learn that London Town is older than Williamsburg and was the original…
Dorothea Lange: Seeing People takes a black-and-white look at people in tough circumstances.
Viewing weathered faces, primarily from the United States, reveals the images of God in the diverse faces…
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…
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…
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…
The Udvar-Hazy Center turns 20 this Saturday, December 2nd. To commemorate the occasion, they're hosting a free celebration perfect for a fun family field trip.
The Udvar-Hazy is a branch…
Last October, I watched eager visitors enter the newly reopened Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum again. Director Christopher Browne personally opened the doors and welcomed the first visitors back…
It's back-to-school season, so you know what that means. It's time to plan your homeschool field trips!
Any kid will tell you field trips are the highlight of the school…