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Celebrate Independence Day with The Family at The National Archives

HolidaysJuly 1, 2023318Views 0Likes 0Comments

Visit Washington DC for the 4th of July and see the Declaration of Independence with your own eyes at the National Archives. Travel back in time with their dramatic reading of the Declaration at 10 am. As you sit on the steps outside, you'll be transported back to 1776, when the document was originally read…

Millions of Letters Boosting Morale: Remembering V-Mail 81 Years Later

MuseumsJune 17, 2023288Views 0Likes 0Comments

V-Mail launched 81 years ago this week. When William H. VanZee wrote these two letters to his wife, Laura, the Victory Mail system was a well-oiled machine. It allowed millions of families around the world to stay in touch in spite of their separation. William's letters to his wife, Laura What is V-Mail? V-Mail was a…

3 Cemetery Choices in the DMV for Next Memorial Day

Holidays, MemorialsJune 3, 2023272Views 0Likes 0Comments

Families in the DMV love visiting Arlington National Cemetry on Memorial Day. Few places are more beautiful, solemn, and famous. But going on the holiday has several cons. Pros: Beautiful, iconic views The guards at the Tomb of the Unknown See the graves of many famous people Soldier placing flags at Arlington National Cemetery Cons: Crowded,…

A Republic or An Empire? The Portrait Gallery’s Latest Exhibition

ExhibitMay 1, 2023309Views 0Likes 0Comments

Last week, the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery opened a new exhibition- “1898: US Imperial Visions and Revisions”. Entry into Guanica Bay by the Smithsonian This exhibition explores the United States move from Republic to Empire through many people throughout the pivotal year of 1998. From Feb 15th, 1898, with the explosion of the USS Maine in…

This Was America's Most Popular Museum Last Year

This Was America’s Most Popular Art Museum Last Year

MuseumsApril 22, 2023291Views 0Likes 0Comments

The National Gallery of Art was America's most popular art museum last year. It beat its main competitor, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC, for the first time since 2008. The National Gallery surpassed the Met with 3.3 million visits compared to 3.2 million visits at the Met's main building. Photo by Alvesgaspar These statistics…

“Poor Richard”: A Study of Caricatures

ExhibitApril 15, 2023327Views 0Likes 0Comments

Poor Richard is a collection of 73 caricatures of President Nixon. Artist Philip Guston imagines and portrays his character through: Posture Speech Features Locations Clothing Guston's caricatures are distict It's an excellent opportunity to study the art style in depth. As you walk through this exhibition, focus on these key caricature staples. Bold lines Simplify and…

Enjoy Cherokee Days at the American Indian Museum This Weekend

EventsMarch 30, 2023286Views 0Likes 0Comments

Cherokee Days Festival returns to the Smithsonian American Indian Museum this weekend. During this three-day celebration, enjoy Cherokee food, weapons, singing, and perhaps a dash of Christian Nationalism. The American Indian Museum is an anthology of tribal stories without a central narrative. Visiting and seeing American Indians through one tribe's eyes gives a more direct…

Early Cherry Blossoms This Year

EventsMarch 11, 2023270Views 0Likes 0Comments

Will you see the cherry blossoms this spring before they're gone? This mild winter has the cherry blossoms well ahead of their normal schedule. The National Park Service's peak bloom prediction is March 22-25. Crowds continue to rise each year. Taking a great photo with the cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin gets harder and…

Philip Guston Now

ExhibitMarch 4, 2023222Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Philip Guston Now" at the National Gallery of Art explores the works of this modern artist. It's not an exhibition I recommend for families. But I would recommend it for fathers. Philip lost his father to suicide when he was 10. Guston's artworks reference this tragedy repeatedly for over 40 years. His father's absence is…

Channeling Your Inner Delinquent

Museums, UncategorizedFebruary 25, 2023268Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Spy Museum documents and inspires crazy acts of espionage history. But in a city full of free museums, it seems expensive. It might not be the best place for a general family visit. However, for special occasions and select family members, it's a fun experience. Three of our favorite highlights include: 1. U-2 Airplane…