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
Placita Mágica at National Children’s Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Placita Mágica at National Children’s Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
The Princess Bride in Concert at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall - various times Pick
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall - various times 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
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
The Princess Bride in Concert at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall - various times Pick
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall - various times Pick
George Washington's Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
Family Activity at the National Museum of the United States Army
National Museum of the United States Army - 9:00 AM
National Museum of the United States Army - 9:00 AM
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
International Spy Museum
International Spy Museum DC - 9:00 AM
International Spy Museum DC - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
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
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Community Day at National Museum of Women in the Arts
National Museum of Women in the Arts - 10:00 AM Pick
National Museum of Women in the Arts - 10:00 AM Pick
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
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Tribal Voices at Glen Echo Park
Sun Nov 3, 2024
1:00pm to 4:00pm ET
Age: All ages
Price: Free
Tribal Voices: A Native American Heritage Celebration honors the culture and history of Native Americans as part of the Diverse Voices. This series amplifies the stories of diverse and often-underrepresented groups. This year’s event features live performances, storytelling, and artistic activities with opportunities for audience participation.
The event includes:
- a performance by Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers, who present a colorful, educational, and entertaining “pow wow-style event featuring American Indian Dance, Drum & Song,” carrying on the long-standing traditions, culture, and heritage of their indigenous ancestors;
- a solo performance of Blues, Jazz and Soul music by Carly Harvey, an Eastern Band Tsalagi and Tuscarora descendant and the originator of "Native Scat," an improvisational fusion of a traditional Jazz scat with Native vocables;
- a presentation by Native America’s Protectors, who perform and share the origin/history of various dance styles, including Men's Eastern Woodland, Women's Eastern Woodland, Women's Blanket, Hoop Dance, Modern Dance, and Men's Eastern Style;
- artisan demonstrations of leather and bead work and artwork for sale;
- drop-in artistic activities throughout the day.
- The National Park Service will provide interpretive information and their Junior Ranger program will be available throughout the event. In addition, the event includes food trucks specializing in Native American cuisine and other cuisine.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.