Meet the Expert: Firefighters in the 1800s

Thu · Sep 10·2:15 PM – 3:15 PM·1 Center, American History Museum · Washington

Stop by this informal session to meet curator Tim Winkle and learn about firefighters in the 1800s.

Thu · Sep 24·2:15 PM – 3:15 PM·1 Center, American History Museum · Washington

Stop by this informal session to meet curator Tim Winkle and learn about firefighters in the 1800s.

Thu · Sep 17·Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Floor 1, Ronald Reagan Bldg and International Trade Center, Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

Join Woodrow Wilson Plaza for the 2026 Capital Book Fest - the city's beloved pop-up book sale on the third Thursday of each month.

Thu · Sep 17·Between H & I Street NW, 810 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20420

Take a midday break from your desk and grab fresh and delicious meals at FRESHFARM by the White House farmer's market.

Thu · Sep 17·Anacostia Neighborhood Library · Washington

Information about Depression, PTSD, Encouragement, Suicide, Bipolar, and many more. Call the number provided, if you need more assistance. Every Tuesday, we have a mental health specialist, Leta Davis, who you can chat with and give more resources.

Thu · Sep 17·Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial (meet the ranger inside the park store) · Washington

The design of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial shows us Architect Frank Gehry’s vision to honor our 34th president. Learn the progression of his architectural style, how he used technology in a new way in his designs, and the uniqueness of his design for this presidential memorial.

Thu · Sep 3·6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·National Museum of the American Indian Rasmuson Theater, American Indian Museum DC · Washington

The range of emotions evoked by the sound of ringing reflects a deep connection with the human spirit, one that operates on different levels in different faiths, including Hindu, Buddhist, and Native American traditions. This free program illuminates the power of bells, chimes, and jingles to connect us to the divine—a…

Fri · Sep 4·9 AM – 10 AM·Smithsonian Castle · Washington

Join us for an outdoor tour of the first two buildings in the Smithsonian Institution, the Smithsonian Castle and the Arts & Industries Building! Meet one of our volunteer docents by the sign outside of the north doors of the Castle, on Jefferson Drive, SW. Tours subject to volunteer availability and weather conditions…

Fri · Sep 4·10 AM – 5 PM·3 East, American History Museum · Washington

Step back to 1776 in stunning virtual reality! Experience Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution! , where you'll discover how thousands of Patriots worked together to thwart a British invasion.