Smithsonian Sleepovers
Calling all kid detectives! The Smithsonian is hosting sleepovers at the National Museum of American History for children ages 8-12 on select dates May through August. And of course, no Smithsonian sleepover would be complete without mysteries to solve, crafts, games, and a film. Spots will definitely go fast, so get your tickets ASAP!
The Anniversary of a Momentous Occasion
75 years ago today, something truly amazing happened. After being denied entrance to Constitution Hall by the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) because of her skin color, singer Marian Anderson put on the concert of a lifetime. At the urging of Eleanor Roosevelt, Anderson took to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, and sang…