Peter Bentzon (ca. 1783–after 1850) was not only a free man; he was also a silversmith and jeweler who worked in Philadelphia and on the Caribbean island of St. Croix. Bentzon’s work is recognized ...

Daniel Weiss ’85, former president and CEO of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, discusses the distinctive joys and challenges ...

Experience the best of Washington DC on a guided tour. These top-rated Washington DC tours are perfect for getting an overview of the country's history and getting familiar with DC. From unforgettable ...

Here’s how to pack a long weekend trip with the District’s most memorable activities, enriching experiences, and exciting ...

Black History Month honors the achievements and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history, and it’s a great time ...

In a staff-wide email, the organization said it was complying with Trump’s executive order banning federally funded diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

Washington DC is great because there are so many free things to do! Find out the best free things to do in Washington DC.

The Smithsonian Institution is closing its diversity office and freezing all federal hiring. The decision will affect dozens ...

Over the next four weeks, the D.C. area comes alive with events highlighting contributions made by the Black community, ...

America is on the cusp of its 250th birthday next year, and party planning is well underway for celebrations on the National Mall in D.C ...

The President issued a memo reviving his controversial 2020 ordinance limiting government structures to the “classical” styles.

Amid what has been called an increasingly partisan culture war, a House committee voted to defund the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Latino. The clash of legislators in Congress, who ...