Spirit of Washington, D.C.
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The nation's capital is more exciting than ever! Major new museums have opened to showcase special collections and the hallowed World War II memorial now graces the National Mall. In addition, Washington, D.C. is home to excellent theater, music and sumptuous restaurants. Learn more about the history of the nation's capital and enjoy special programs at the newest Smithsonian museums, including the National Museum of the American Indian. Also, enjoy unscheduled time to pursue individual interests.
The nation's capital is more exciting than ever! Major new museums have opened to showcase special collections and the hallowed World War II memorial now graces the National Mall. In addition, Washington, D.C. is home to excellent theater, music and sumptuous restaurants. Learn more about the history of the nation's capital and enjoy special programs at the newest Smithsonian museums, including the National Museum of the American Indian. Also, enjoy unscheduled time to pursue individual interests.
- The Monuments & Memorials Tour, World War II Memorial, National Gallery of Art, National Museum of the American Indian
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As a symbol of democracy and repository of American history, Washington, D.C. holds a unique place in the hearts and minds of the American people. During talks by local historians, take a closer look at the Smithsonian Institution - the world’s largest museum complex - and discover how Washington, D.C. developed along the Potomac River.
• Learn about the history of the Smithsonian from the intriguing bequest by the English scientist James Smithson in 1829 to the present-day complex of museums and research centers.
• A Smithsonian historian tells the intimate story of the nation’s capital, featuring a look back at the ideals and practical issues that underlay the city’s establishment.
