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A Family Trip to Space on the Space Shuttle Discovery

ExhibitAugust 28, 20265KViews 0Likes 0Comments

This family trip left late, but it wasn't the kids' fault. When weather, then vehicle issues, delayed the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on August 28, 2009, it wasn't because of the kids, since only parents were on board. This thirteen-day mission to the International Space Station was a resupply and assembly voyage to continue…

Faithful Family Field Trip to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum

MuseumsFebruary 16, 20262KViews 0Likes 0Comments

In week 13, cycle 2 of Classical Conversations, you learn about space missions. This is the perfect opportunity to take a field trip to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. There you can explore the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo space capsules, while learning about the men and women who flew them. One…

See Destination Moon Before the Smithsonian Shutdown Begins

ExhibitOctober 10, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Beginning this Sunday, the Smithsonian Museums are closing because they're out of money due to the government shutdown. One exhibit worth seeing before the doors close is Destination Moon. A decade-long story, told through several colorful galleries, leaves you longing for the glory days of NASA and the national priority of getting a man to…

The Smithsonian Needs Another Peter Parker

MuseumsAugust 22, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

When facing the task of rebuilding a Smithsonian symbolizing inspiration and American greatness, President Trump should find the next Peter Parker to serve as Smithsonian Regent. This photo, from 1880, depicts the Building Committee for the Smithsonian National Museum. Peter is the man in the long black coat and tall black top hat standing with…

Explore Traditional Crafts at This Year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival

EventsJuly 4, 2025895Views 0Likes 0Comments

If your children love books like “The Way Things Work” by David Macaulay or trying their hands at different crafts, they'll have a good time at this year's Smithsonian Folklife Festival. The annual celebration on the National Mall opened just in time for the 4th of July amid heat, humidity, and thunderstorms. This year, the…

Solstice Saturday at the Smithsonian

EventsJune 20, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

This Saturday, June 21st, all the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall are staying open late in celebration of the summer solstice. Don't miss this opportunity to see your favorite after the sun goes down. Aren't sure if you should go? Here are three ways to enjoy the night. 1) You've always said you'll go…

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…

Visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture

MuseumsSeptember 26, 2016607Views 0Likes 0Comments

"It's like art work on the building!" my 7 year old said as we admired the filigree wrapping the outside of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. With a distinctive style and prominent location on the National Mall, D.C.'s newest museum uniquely stands out. National Museum of African American History and…

Volunteering at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival

EventsSeptember 22, 2016393Views 0Likes 0Comments

I volunteered this year for the Folklife Festival looking to contribute to the festival and hoping to experience a little bit of Basque culture right here in Washington, D.C. Over three days of volunteering I got all I expected and more.