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Natural History Museum Acquires the Rare Winston Red Diamond

April 4, 20250Comments
Who wouldn't love a fancy red diamond? The National History Museum unveiled the Winston Red Diamond during a special event Tuesday morning. The new display containing the Winston Red is…

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Highlighting Black Craftspeople: New Exhibit at the DAR

March 28, 20250Comments
Moses Williams worked on the second floor of Independence Hall as a black slave, cutting silhouettes in famed artist Charles Willson Peale's studio. Freed by Peale in 1803, Williams continued…

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Becoming C. S. Lewis: From WWI to WWII

March 21, 20250Comments
In the audio portion of “C. S. Lewis: The Myth That Became Fact”, you hear his voice, just as the British public did on this day in 1944. When C.…

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

March 19, 20250Comments
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…

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“C. S. Lewis and the Myth That Became Fact”: New Exhibit at Museum of the Bible

March 7, 20250Comments
“C. S. Lewis and the Myth That Became Fact” opens today at the Museum of the Bible. This Oxford don wrote both the fantastical Chronicles of Narnia and the classic…

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The 3 Most Popular Smithsonian Museums to Visit This Spring

February 28, 20250Comments
These three museums are the most popular for a reason. They're interesting and accessible for all ages, perfect for curious kids and parents. National Air and Space Museum Airplanes and…

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Celebrating George Washington’s Real Birthday?

February 21, 20250Comments
Tomorrow, we're heading back to Mount Vernon again to celebrate George Washington's actual birthday, February 22. That's his birthday according to the Gregorian calendar we use today. But, oddly enough,…

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Discovering Mount Vernon: A Free President’s Day Familiy Adventure

February 14, 20250Comments
Step back in time with George and Martha Washington Mount Vernon is more than a historical site; it's where George and Martha Washington practiced the art of hospitality. Unlike a…

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3 Unusual Places to Find Fashion in the Smithsonian

February 7, 20250Comments
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…

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The Past is Prologue: Visiting the Renovated Folger Shakespeare Library

January 24, 20250Comments
I've long recommended the Folger Shakespeare Library to families wondering what to see in Washington, DC. Why? The largest collection of Shakespeare's works in the world Their small, free exhibit…

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