This sixth Smithsonian building on the National Mall opened to the public in January 1964 as the Museum of History and Technology. The Museum collects and preserves over 3 million artifacts, maintaining everything from George Washington's field tent and the original Star-Spangled Banner to Dizzy Gillespie's angled trumpet and Dorothy's ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz. The Museum's collections reflect US history in technology, the military, transportation, textiles, costume, domestic life, sports, arts and entertainment, and community life. With an area of approximately 750,000 square feet, the museum houses ancient coins, racing cars, inaugural gowns of America's first ladies, musical instruments, weaponry, farm machinery, the portable desk Thomas Jefferson used while drafting the Declaration of Independence, and much more, presenting a vast mosaic of American life.
Location:
14th Street and Constitution A, Washington DC
Telephone
202-357-2700
Other History nearby:
(Washington) African-American Civil War Memorial
(Waldorf) Afro-American Heritage Museum
(Alexandria) Alexandria Black History Resource Center
(Washington) Anacostia Museum
(Washington) Anderson House
(Arlington) Arlington National Cemetery
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02/21 Coming to The Washington area
Dewey Beach PopFest Dewey Beach DE April12-13 Features three nights of showcase performances and two days of demo and mentoring sessions, tradeshow, and industry events.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington DC March20-April14 The nation’s greatest springtime celebration unites for four spectacular weekends including the Cherry Blossom Parade.
Pork in the Park BBQ Festival Salisbury MD April19-21 Follow your nose to the Pork in the Park BBQ Festival. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this Eastern Shore staple will be served up April 19-21st at Salisbury's WinterPlace Park.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 As one of the longest running festivals in the state of Delaware, Dover Days dates back to 1933. What started as a garden tour staged by the Dover Garden Club, has now become an annual time to remember First State heritage with community spirit and an entertaining festival of family events.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 You can claim Dover, Delaware, the capital city of the First State, as your state capital during the 80th anniversary celebration of the Dover Days Festival!.
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