One hundred and seven years ago, we entered WWI when Congress declared war on Germany.
The terrible effects of this war resulted in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at…
The cherry blossom blooms are drawing to a close for another year. But this is your last chance to see (some) of these trees, such as the beloved Stumpy.
The…
Maryland Day is officially celebrated on March 25.
Since it falls on a Monday, many sites make it a three-day weekend. Even better, many Maryland museums (that usually charge admission)…
On Christmas Day, 1937, an unexpected letter dropped on President Franklin Roosevelt's desk.
A written offer to give the country an immense art collection. But not just that… it also…
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…