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Why You Should Visit This 250-Year-Old Artifact at American History

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July 4, 1776, was only the beginning of our War for Independence. In September 1776, we'd lost New York City to the British occupation. By October, they were ready to push through Lake Champlain and divide New York from the New England colonies. The American forces under Benedict Arnold hastily built a fleet of small…

The Air and Space Museum Opens “WWII in the Air” Exhibit Next Week

ExhibitJune 26, 2026651Views 0Likes 0Comments

After closing the WWII exhibit for renovations over the last several years, the new gallery opens this Wednesday, July 1st. From the Battle of Britain to the brutal combat on the Eastern Front to the carrier wars in the Pacific, this exhibition tries to cover the breadth of the war in a 6,000 square foot…

Celebrate the Bard’s Birthday with Folger Shakespeare

EventsApril 17, 20261KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Tomorrow, April 18th, is Shakespeare's birthday. To celebrate the occasion, head down to the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC. Doors open at eleven am. It's completely free, so all you have to do is show up. Highlights of the day include: Stage combat demonstrations at 12 and 2 Shakespearean costumes and face painting Try…

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…

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…

3 Free Advent Activities in Washington, DC

EventsDecember 12, 2025798Views 0Likes 0Comments

Advent is a time of anticipation as we remember Christ's birth and look forward to his coming again. Part of this includes revisiting the circumstances leading to the miracle of the incarnation. As you celebrate Advent this month, here are three free Christmas activities to do with your kids in Washington, DC. 1) The Christmas…

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…

My Review of Ben’s Chili Bowl: Is It Worth Visiting?

Other DC LocationsOctober 31, 20253KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Last week, my son and I visited Ben's Chili Bowl for the first time. We ordered their signature dish—Chili Smokes. It's a ½ smoke (or half beef, half pork hot dog) with chili, cheese, and onions. There was seepage. The oversized hot dog had chunks of meat in it. The chili color and texture didn't…

Why See Coins at The Museum of the Bible?

ExhibitJuly 11, 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Did you know that coins are one of the best things archaeologists can find? While they may not hold historical significance, coins can tell us much about the culture, society, and history of ages past based on where they're found, what's on them, and what they're made of. In the The People of the Land:…

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…