The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC ) was established by an act of Congressin 2003. If you read...
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A portrait of Sen. Edward Kennedy, American icon, that was created by Andy Warhol, another American icon, went on display at the National Portrait...
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Those of you who are staying in town for the 4th of July weekend will have no shortage of cultural events to add to your mix of fireworks, burgers and...
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Pulitzer prize-winning playwright August Wilson set out to write a cycle of 10 plays dealing with the African-American experience in the 20th century....
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Ok, we are kinda spoiled in DC--we have a fabulous array of free museums at our disposal. So when it comes to visiting some of the museums that charge...
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Some people think that DC is all about politics, but those of us who live here know that DC is definitely a place that has a creative side. What could...
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National Park Week is April 18-26 and those of who you have been to any National Park Service facility, whether it was outdoors or one of the historic...
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These days all kinds of performers grace the stage at Consitution Hall, but this was not always so.Seventy years ago, on Easter Sunday, gifted...
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In my post about Five No-Fuss (and Free) Ways to Celebrate Women's History Month, I mentioned the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic...
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The Smithsonian is serious about getting you to appreciate all the joy that is jazz. This month is Jazz Appreciation Month and they are holding a...
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