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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 Crazy Story of George Washington’s Birthdate

Events, HolidaysFebruary 19, 2024527Views 0Likes 0Comments

When George Washington was twenty-one and a half, his birth date changed. He was born on February 11, 1731, to Augustine and Mary Washington. But in 1752, eleven days disappeared, and the calendar flipped straight from Wednesday, September 2 to Thursday, September 14. This pushed his birthdate back almost a week to February 22. This…

Seeing People at NGA

ExhibitJanuary 31, 2024192Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dorothea Lange: Seeing People takes a black-and-white look at people in tough circumstances. Viewing weathered faces, primarily from the United States, reveals the images of God in the diverse faces of humanity. Many of her most famous works are government propaganda, revealed or concealed as the government saw fit for a time. Even her most…

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…

Udvar-Hazy Center Turns 20! 3 Reasons You Should Go

EventsNovember 30, 2023252Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Udvar-Hazy Center turns 20 this Saturday, December 2nd. To commemorate the occasion, they're hosting a free celebration perfect for a fun family field trip. The Udvar-Hazy is a branch of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum located in Dulles, VA. It lacks the polish of the DC museums, but that doesn't mean it isn't…

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…