Taps, a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals, has a rich and storied history in the United States. It has long been associated with the U.S. Military, and is often played at civilian events around the country. The National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the ninth annual Taps at the Tower each evening […]
Taps, a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals, has a rich and storied history in the United States. It has long been associated with the U.S. Military, and is often played at civilian events around the country. The National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the ninth annual Taps at the Tower each evening […]
Taps, a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals, has a rich and storied history in the United States. It has long been associated with the U.S. Military, and is often played at civilian events around the country. The National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the ninth annual Taps at the Tower each evening […]
Enjoy a live concert celebrating Black Music Month and 83 years of the Legend Singers’ continuous performance and preservation of African American folk music. The celebration will travel the Soul Train, honoring Black musicians and their music, from early slave songs to present day pop and hip-hop. Presented by Wells Fargo
Join the Bill of Rights Institute for a virtual civics fair honoring the winners of the 2023 MyImpact Challenge civic engagement contest! Students from across the country entered their service projects, and now it is time to celebrate our ten winners – including the student(s) who took home our $10,000 Grand Prize! Come learn about […]
Join the Museum of the American Revolution in historic Philadelphia for a Fourth of July Weekend celebration with special activities, costumed interpretation, and crafts for all ages to discover the American Revolution and its ongoing relevance. Explore what freedom means to you throughout the weekend as you enjoy a heart-pounding drumline performance, contribute to a […]
Enjoy an evening of family fun and fireworks along with patriotic music to celebrate our nation's founding on June 30th and July 1st! Relax and enjoy a patriotic evening that includes dazzling fireworks and musical performances. See the Mansion lit in red, white and blue during the fireworks show; walk down to visit the Washington […]
Join us for an on-stage discussion related to the book, National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy, featuring co-authors Aubrey Paris and Emily Black. The book program will be followed by a screening of National Treasure (2004).
Enjoy an evening of family fun and fireworks along with patriotic music to celebrate our nation's founding. Relax and enjoy a patriotic evening that includes dazzling fireworks and musical performances. Walk down to visit the Washington Tomb for special wreath-layings, revel in the sounds of the 18th century with performances by the talented Fifes & […]
Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate the nation while honoring the sacrifices of our military? By donating blood, you continue in a proud tradition started in WWI when blood was stored for future transfusion for the first time. The U.S. relies on the generosity of blood donors to save lives and, since 2016, the […]
Salute the first commander in chief during Mount Vernon's annual Independence Day event. Meet George Washington. Watch made-for-daytime fireworks, observe a moving ceremony in which people from across the world become U.S. citizens, hear a musical performance by the National Concert Band, and see 18th-century magic in the upper garden with Mr. Peter Gardiner.
Join us in welcoming new U.S. Citizens and explore Virginia's political history at the VMHC this Fourth of July! Save the date for a citizenship naturalization ceremony and see candidates take the Oath of Allegiance. Then, stay after the ceremony to explore the museum's galleries, purchase items from the Museum Store about Virginia's place in […]