US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
Placita Mágica at National Children’s Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
Welcome to Native Place at National Museum of the American Indian
National Museum of the American Indian National Mall - 1:00 PM Pick
National Museum of the American Indian National Mall - 1:00 PM Pick
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
The White House Tour
The White House - 9:30 AM
The White House - 9:30 AM
Welcome to Native Place at National Museum of the American Indian
National Museum of the American Indian National Mall - 1:00 PM Pick
National Museum of the American Indian National Mall - 1:00 PM Pick
Philadelphia Ballet: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® (at The Kennedy Center)
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - various times Pick
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - various times Pick
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Baseball: America's Home Run at the National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum - 10:00 AM
National Postal Museum - 10:00 AM
NSO Pops: Elf™ in Concert (at The Kennedy Center)
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - various times Pick
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - various times Pick
Holiday Bricktacular at LEGO Discovery Center Washington DC
LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C. - 10:00 AM Pick
LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C. - 10:00 AM Pick
NSO Pops: Elf™ in Concert (at The Kennedy Center)
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - various times Pick
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - various times Pick
Holiday Bricktacular at LEGO Discovery Center Washington DC
LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C. - 10:00 AM Pick
LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C. - 10:00 AM Pick
NSO Pops: Elf™ in Concert (at The Kennedy Center)
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - various times Pick
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - various times Pick
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Black History Month Family Days (at Josiah Henson Museum and Park)
Sat Feb 24, 2024 - Sun Feb 25, 2024
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Repeating every days through February 25, 2024.
12:00pm to 4:00pm ET
Age: All Ages
Price: Adults $5, Seniors $4; Child $4
Location:
Josiah Henson Museum and Park
Reverend Josiah Henson worked tirelessly throughout his life to advocate for freedom and education. Visitors are invited to participate in educational, hands-on activities that demonstrate what a child’s life was like in Dawn, the settlement he created after taking his family to Canada via the Underground Railroad.
The family-friendly event is appropriate for all ages. Free with paid admission.
Guest parking is 1.5 blocks away at the Shriver Aquatic Center in Wall Local Park, located at 5900 Executive Boulevard.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.