May You Grow Old on One Pillow: Food, Music, and the Armenian American Wedding Table

Sat · Sep 5·Washington, D.C., American History Museum, Arts and Industries Building

As the nation looks back on 250 years of history, the story of the circus runs right alongside it. The circus traveled the rails and the two-lane roads, raised its canvas in towns that had no theater, and brought spectacle within reach of anyone who could pay the price of a ticket. It has always been a shared culture,…

Sat · Sep 5·Via ZOOM · Washington

Over the course of researching historical information for presentations to various Civil War Round Tables, Park Ranger Bryan Cheeseboro has come across stories and items that either didn’t make it in his programs because they were either not known about at the time of his presentations, or they were unrelated to what h…

Sat · Sep 5·Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens · Washington

We invite you to join a National Park Service volunteer birder for an engaging bird walk at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. This event is open to all, including those new to birding. We encourage participants to bring water, sunscreen, and binoculars if available. A limited number of binoculars are available for loan with…

Thu · Sep 3·11:30 AM – 12:15 PM·Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby, Postal Museum · Washington

Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum.

Thu · Sep 3·12 PM – 1 PM·Meet at Information Desk, Asian Art Museum · Washington

As the seasons change, enjoy a free, hour-long guided tour of the museum’s renowned collection of Japanese art. Experience a variety of artworks, including paintings, prints, screens, ceramics, metalwork, and more. Trees, Master of I-nen Seal (1600–1630), Japan, mid-17th century, ink, color, and gold on paper, National…

Thu · Sep 3·1 PM – 2 PM·Meet at Information Desk, Asian Art Museum · Washington

The National Museum of Asian Art has over 46,000 artworks from across Asia. Enjoy some of the finest on a docent-led tour and learn about commonalities and differences in cultures, aesthetics, and ideas.

Thu · Sep 3·1:30 PM – 2:30 PM·2nd Floor, Bison: Standing Strong exhibit, Natural History Museum · Washington

Join educators in the "Bison: Standing Strong" exhibit to discover more about the Nation's Mammal - the American Bison. Learn how these fascinating animals alter their ecosystem in ways that benefit other animals and their habitat, as well as their importance to humans. Image by Jean Beaufort, CC0, https://commons.wiki…