If you're looking for some affordable, perhaps even free things to do in DC, here are activities for every day this week. Some are family-friendly too and perfect for kids currently at home. Enjoy! Monday - Learn something new (virtually!) at the Anacostia Community Museum - The Anacostia Community Museum has an exhibit called "A Right to the City Digital Exhibit." You can learn how … [Read more...] about Local DC Area Activities for Every Day this Week
Library of Congress
Free: Rare Tour of Library of Congress April 12
Book Talk, Special Tour Highlight Library Week Celebration Historic Tour Relives the Library Experience of 1897 The Library of Congress will celebrate National Library Week (April 8-14) with a special evening event at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, featuring a book talk by Kenneth Breisch, the author of “American Libraries 1730-1950,” followed by an extremely rare opportunity to walk … [Read more...] about Free: Rare Tour of Library of Congress April 12
Free Spring Tours at the Library of Congress
Touch History is an accessible tour on April 14 (9:30 a.m.) that brings building details to life for visitors through their sense of touch. Contact: 202.707.2153. Family Building Tour -- This kid-friendly tour of the Thomas Jefferson Building is recommended for families with children ages 6-12. An adult must accompany children. Adult participation may be limited to two per extended family or … [Read more...] about Free Spring Tours at the Library of Congress
Free: Spring Fling at Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is bringing the feeling of spring to Capitol Hill with a display that explores the history of the beloved Japanese cherry blossoms and the living history of the National Cherry Blossom Festival through archival objects, photographs and art. The Library is hosting “LOC Spring Fling,” a pop-up exhibition exploring the sights, sounds and smells of the spring … [Read more...] about Free: Spring Fling at Library of Congress
Free April Events at DC’s Library of Congress
Friday, April 6 and 13, Saturday, April 7 and 14 “LOC Spring Fling,” a pop-up exhibition exploring the sights, sounds and smells of the spring season through treasures from the Library’s vast collections, including a host of cherry blossom-related items. More than 80 collection items will be on display for “Spring Fling.” The display will be on view in the Thomas Jefferson Building. Tickets are … [Read more...] about Free April Events at DC’s Library of Congress
Free Spring Activities at Library of Congress
Spring brings warm temperatures, fresh flowers and free Library of Congress programming celebrating women in history, poetry, literature, art and science while introducing patrons to international culture and history with lectures, symposiums, book talks and a pop-up display. The Library recently announced the official events that will be held in conjunction with the National Cherry Blossom … [Read more...] about Free Spring Activities at Library of Congress
17 Free or Cheap Things to Do With Kids in Washington, DC This Summer
Wow, the biggest decision when planning an inexpensive trip to Washington is where to begin because there are so many options that the kids--and adults--will enjoy. Here are some suggestions on how to get started: 1--If you don’t mind spending some money up front you can get a discount card for each family member for a Washington DC Explorer Pass. This entitles you to up to 40% discount on 14 … [Read more...] about 17 Free or Cheap Things to Do With Kids in Washington, DC This Summer
Library of Congress Free Exhibit: Extraordinary Americans in WWI
The stories of Americans in World War I—General John J. Pershing, soldiers, nurses and Red Cross volunteers—are the focus of a major exhibition at the Library of Congress opening April 4, 2017. “Echoes of the Great War: American Experiences of World War I” will be in the the Southwest Gallery on the second floor of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., … [Read more...] about Library of Congress Free Exhibit: Extraordinary Americans in WWI
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