A new museum will be built beneath the Lincoln Memorial, the National Park Service announced on President's Day. “For more than a century, the Lincoln Memorial has been the crucible of American democracy, an enduring...
February was named in 1976 under President Gerald Ford, designating it as a time to reflect on the adversity overcome and celebrate the great achievements and contributions the Black community has made. In Washington,...
U-G-L-Y: That's right, Washington, D.C., is home to the ugliest building in the entire United States! (Sigh.) by construction and building material supplier Buildworld found that D.C.'s J. Edgar Hoover Building—the...
The Washington Nationals' Racing Presidents are a beloved mainstay of each home game—and now, you could be one! Every fourth inning at Nationals Stadium since 2006, the Racing Presidents—George, Thomas, Abe, and Tedd...
A number of businesses and institutions are hosting events and creative outlets to mark the occasion. Here are ways you can celebrate: 1. You can immerse yourself in the art and lives of renowned Mexican artists...
Singer and trained flutist Lizzo gave Washingtonians more than they bargained for at her Capital One Arena concert Tuesday, Sept. 27, when she played founding father and former President James Madison's crystal flute on...
Queen Elizabeth II passed away Thursday, Sept. 8 at Balmoral Castle in the United Kingdom at the age of 96. “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” the Royal Family wrote in . “The King and The Queen...
Following a two-year hiatus, the 2022 has returned to the National Mall for two separate runs, June 22–27 and June 30–July 4 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Presented by the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Her...
Here’s a roundup of six fun ways to enjoy your long holiday weekend in the D.C.-area: 1. Looking to get away from the city and enjoy the outdoors this holiday weekend? Why not embrace the warm weather with a hike...
Monday, May 30 marks the of the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial. Designed by renowned New York architect Henry Bacon, this iconic D.C. landmark honoring the country’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, depicts the...