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Wilbur Wright and… Washington DC?

MuseumsApril 13, 2024298Views 0Likes 0Comments

When you think of Wilbur Wright, you probably think of Dayton, OH, or Kitty Hawk, NC. But here are three surprising connections between Wilbur, the Smithsonian, and Washington DC. 1) Wilbur wrote a letter to the Smithsonian on May 30th, 1899. The Smithsonian was still a young institution, barely over fifty years old. Yet it…

Your Final Chance to See the Cherry Blossoms (Like This)

EventsMarch 30, 2024283Views 0Likes 0Comments

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 Tidal Basin sea wall is crumbling and needs repairs. To do that, the Park Service must remove over a hundred trees from the area. The…

An Unexpected Gift to You: How One Man’s Gift Blessed the Nation

MuseumsMarch 16, 2024562Views 0Likes 0Comments

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 offered to build the huge gallery needed to display it. And the plans to accomplish it. Less than 5 years later, the National Gallery of…

New DC Exhibits for Families on Spring Break 2024

ExhibitMarch 9, 2024261Views 0Likes 0Comments

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 three of our favorite new things to check out in DC: Photo courtesy of The National Building Museum National Building Museum- “Building Stories” Newly opened in…

The Best DC Events for Families to Attend in 2024

EventsJanuary 31, 2024215Views 0Likes 0Comments

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 attend. Events are also great places for kids to learn and experience new things. If you're interested in checking out a few of them, here…

Dorothy’s Ruby Slipper Conservation: 7 Facts You May Not Know

MuseumsDecember 11, 2023278Views 0Likes 0Comments

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 and forgotten about. The slippers remained in that same neglected condition for years as they sat on display in the American History Museum. In 2016,…

Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers: A Curious Tale of Magic, Mystery, and Mishap

MuseumsDecember 8, 2023304Views 0Likes 0Comments

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 in awe at the bejeweled pumps as they sparkle under the lights. But did you know the shoes aren't a matching pair? Or that other…

Our Top 5 Exhibits for Families to Explore at the Air and Space Museum

MuseumsOctober 21, 2023308Views 0Likes 0Comments

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 into the coolest museum on the National Mall. If you haven't been yet, here are the best five exhibits for families to experience: 1. The…

9 Awesome DC Exhibits for Homeschool Family Field Trips

MuseumsSeptember 18, 2023408Views 0Likes 0Comments

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 year. They're a chance to escape the rigors of the schoolroom and go to a cool museum where they can see exhibits and artifacts on…

Fun Family Visit to Fort Washington

OutdoorsJuly 28, 2023313Views 0Likes 0Comments

Stand on the point of land poking into the Potomac River. A stone and brick fort looms above you. You instantly see what a map or written description of this abandoned fort could only try to explain. Fort Washington's location and design made it a key point of defense along the Potomac for years. It…