The Smithsonian Calendar link is a gateway into the rich cultural arenas of the Smithsonian Institution member museums in Washington, D.C. This clean, well-organized and easily-navigated site offers a wealth of exploration into the schedules for and descriptions of Smithsonian performances, films, lectures, tours, workshops, demonstrations and family events. A link to museum program calendars will put visitors in touch with events at popular Smithsonian museums including the National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of American History and the National Portrait Gallery to name a few. The site details new exhibitions and related events and makes it easy to view all information by downloading in timely fashion.

Opened in 1881 in time for the inauguralball of President James A. Garfield, the building was constructed to exhibit materialsacquired from the nation's Centennial Exposition at Philadelphia.

Things to Do in Prince George's County.

Dumbarton House is a Federal Period historic house museum ca. 1800, located in the East Village of historic Georgetown. The mission of Dumbarton House is to preserve the historic structure and it's collections and to educate the public about life in Washington, DC, during the early years of the Republic. The museum features a significant collection of Federal-era decorative arts, painting and furniture. Dumbarton House serves as the headquarters for the The National Society of the The Colonial Dames of America (The NSCDA), a women's organization that actively promotes our national heritage through historic preservation, patriotic service and educational projects. The NSCDA is comprised of 45 state societies that own or support 80 other properties around the country of architectural or historic value (www.nscda.org). Dumbarton House is accredited by the American Association of Museums. Dumbarton House hosts a regular schedule of programs including special tours, free concerts, lectures, tastings, school and scout programs, cotillion classes, and summer camps, ans is also available for private rentals such as corporate, social, and wedding events.

Index of Exhibitions.

Friends of the National Zoo events and programs at the Zoo, information about visiting the Zoo, and lots more.

Mount Vernon offers more daily and seasonal entertaining and educational events than ever before. These programs are designed for school groups, scout troops, families and individuals.

What's Current!

Find out what is currently on display at the Library of Congress.
101 Independence Ave., S.E.Washington, D.C. 20540

Public Programs and Information.

Check out our calendar for live presentations, special programs for all ages.

Festivals, lectures, musical performances, symposia, informal talks by curators, and many other activities are a crucial part of the life of the Museum.

Calendar of Events, Spring of 99. Call (202) 357-2700 or TTY (202) 357-1729 for additional information.

Learning that Delivers! The National Postal Museum offers a creative selection of programs that attract a wide audience base of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and interests. Whether it be a workshop, film, family program, lecture, or performance, the Museum's Postal Pastimes provide participants with a quality visitation experience that makes learning exciting, enriching, and interactive.
National Postal Museum
2 Massachusetts Ave., N.E.
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 633-5555
[TTY] (202) 633-9849

Calendar of Events at the National Zoo and Other Dates to Remember

Virtually any Zoo site can be a special event venue. Become a corporate donor and join us.

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS!Located in the S. Dillon Ripley Center, the gallery presents exhibitions that deal withsignificant topics from various disciplines or cultural perspectives. The gallery offerseducational programming in conjunction with most exhibits.

From the famous Easter Egg Roll to Christmas Candlelight Tours, the White House has wonderful public event to attend.