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 ...

The Amy Sherald SFMOMA show is the artist's largest to date, featuring her Michelle Obama and Breonna Taylor paintings.

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

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

The Smithsonian isn't a federal agency, but it gets much of its funding from federal appropriations. The Smithsonian ...

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 ...

There are so many fun things to do in Washington DC that planning a trip there can be a little overwhelming. So I’ve put ...

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