Explore Clara Barton’s legacy with Smithsonian interns at historic sites that preserve women’s history, from the Missing ...

On this day, 70 years ago, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a turning point in ...

Historic Lecompton’s Annual Christmas Tree Display, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson Ave., ...

From vineyard tastings and rooftop cocktails to wellness resorts and high-end shopping districts, the USA offers a rich spectrum of luxurious escapes.

The Chrysler IV-2220 was conceived as a 16-cylinder Hemi aircraft engine that could have transformed American fighter ...

The "Americans" exhibition, exploring the role of American Indian images, names and stories in the nation's identity, comes ...

In 1925, Payne-Gaposchkin became the first person to earn a doctoral degree (PhD) in astronomy from Harvard University. Her ...

This year’s talks span sports, tech, the art markets, and the opacity of art prices. Speakers include artists Jeffrey Gibson, ...

The private-equity billionaire spent decades building influence in the capital. Then his philanthropy collided with the ...

The Smithsonian Institution is the umbrella organization for 21 museums, 21 libraries, 14 education and research centers, a ...

Washington International School (WIS), offering a premier internationally-minded and multilingual education from Preschool through Grade 12, is in a season of remarkable progress as it approaches its ...

Thayer is celebrating her 15th year as museum director — a milestone achievement for the 2007 Central Washington University ...