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 17·2:15 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·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 24·Puttery DC, 800 F St NW, Washington, DC, 20004

Enter Frankenstein's laboratory of bubbling potions as the Mad Scientist Cocktail Lab pops up in DC from September 24 through October 31.

Thu · Sep 24·Thomas Jefferson Memorial (meet the rangers in the chamber) · Washington

During the American Revolution, there were many different tales that sometimes became more myth than historical truth. There are, however, two stories from the war that are true. One is that George Washington had a spy ring during the war. Another is that Thomas Jefferson, while serving as governor of Virginia, was alm…

Thu · Sep 24·Battleground National Cemetery, 6625 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington DC

Join a ranger to explore w hat life was li ke for civilians on the home front during the Civil War. Discover how families and communities adapted as men left to fight, how people managed the challenges of everyday life, and how the war affected their homes, work, and communities. Learn about local militia activity and…

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.