May 28th, 2025
Washington–For most of June through August 2025, the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) will shift open hours for the Conservatory to 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. From June 9 through August 31, the shifted hours will allow the USBG to replace the greenhouse glass roof in the Conservatory Garden Court.
The project will address air and water leakage as well as light levels, giving the USBG better control of environmental settings for this room’s plant collection. Additionally, reduced water dripping between the glass will improve the visitor experience. The special greenhouse glass is coated for safety and to reduce UV light. This summer’s work completes this glass roof project that began last summer.
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The project will address air and water leakage as well as light levels, giving the USBG better control of environmental settings for this room’s plant collection. Additionally, reduced water dripping between the glass will improve the visitor experience. The special greenhouse glass is coated for safety and to reduce UV light. This summer’s work completes this glass roof project that began last summer.
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May 27th, 2025
Events will Celebrate Juneteenth, the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled and Baseball.
The Library of Congress Family Days series on select Saturdays offers an exciting slate of events for June, July and August focused on Juneteenth, library services for blind people, and baseball. Program partners include the Library’s American Folklife Center, the Manuscript Division, the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled and the Washington Nationals.
Each Family Day includes a creative activity, connections to Library of Congress collections, a chance to talk to staff experts and a guide to using relevant Library resources at home. In addition, families and visitors can explore the various exhibitions on view in the Library’s Jefferson Building.
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The Library of Congress Family Days series on select Saturdays offers an exciting slate of events for June, July and August focused on Juneteenth, library services for blind people, and baseball. Program partners include the Library’s American Folklife Center, the Manuscript Division, the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled and the Washington Nationals.
Each Family Day includes a creative activity, connections to Library of Congress collections, a chance to talk to staff experts and a guide to using relevant Library resources at home. In addition, families and visitors can explore the various exhibitions on view in the Library’s Jefferson Building.
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May 14th, 2025
June 21st, 2025 | Noon - Midnight
Downtown Fairbanks
http://www.midnightsunfestivalfairbanks.com
Fairbanks hosts one of the best summer solstice celebrations in Alaska on summer solstice weekend, when the midnight sun shines all night long. This free 12-hour event includes a downtown street fair with arts, crafts, food, live music, and entertainment.
If you’re around on the actual summer solstice – June 21 - don’t miss the Midnight Sun Baseball Game, starting at 10:00pm on solstice evening. Watch the Alaska Goldpanners play an entire game under the midnight sun without the use of artificial light. Visit https://goldpanners.pointstreaksites.com/view/goldpanners
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Downtown Fairbanks
http://www.midnightsunfestivalfairbanks.com
Fairbanks hosts one of the best summer solstice celebrations in Alaska on summer solstice weekend, when the midnight sun shines all night long. This free 12-hour event includes a downtown street fair with arts, crafts, food, live music, and entertainment.
If you’re around on the actual summer solstice – June 21 - don’t miss the Midnight Sun Baseball Game, starting at 10:00pm on solstice evening. Watch the Alaska Goldpanners play an entire game under the midnight sun without the use of artificial light. Visit https://goldpanners.pointstreaksites.com/view/goldpanners
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May 14th, 2025
May 27 - September 13, 2025
Denali National Park
Husky Homestead
MP 229 Parks Hwy
Denali Park, AK 99755
Enjoy a warm welcome and experience a true Alaskan lifestyle at Husky Homestead—home of Iditarod Champion, Jeff King. Husky Homestead is widely heralded as an authentic look into rural lifestyles based on 40+ years of Alaskan adventures: from freight hauling on Denali to crossing the finish line in Nome, Alaska with a champion Iditarod team. more...
Denali National Park
Husky Homestead
MP 229 Parks Hwy
Denali Park, AK 99755
Enjoy a warm welcome and experience a true Alaskan lifestyle at Husky Homestead—home of Iditarod Champion, Jeff King. Husky Homestead is widely heralded as an authentic look into rural lifestyles based on 40+ years of Alaskan adventures: from freight hauling on Denali to crossing the finish line in Nome, Alaska with a champion Iditarod team. more...
May 13th, 2025
Program will run May 17 – September 1, 2025
Washington, DC—Actively serving military members and their families have the opportunity to visit participating museums nationwide for free as part of the Blue Star Museums program, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and Blue Star Families (BSF) in collaboration with the Department of Defense. This year’s program begins on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 17, 2025, and will continue through Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025. Participating museums can be found in all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam, and include history, art, and children’s museums; historical sites; botanical gardens; zoos; aquariums; and more. Additional information and a complete list of participating organizations are available at arts.gov/BlueStarMuseums.
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Washington, DC—Actively serving military members and their families have the opportunity to visit participating museums nationwide for free as part of the Blue Star Museums program, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and Blue Star Families (BSF) in collaboration with the Department of Defense. This year’s program begins on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 17, 2025, and will continue through Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025. Participating museums can be found in all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam, and include history, art, and children’s museums; historical sites; botanical gardens; zoos; aquariums; and more. Additional information and a complete list of participating organizations are available at arts.gov/BlueStarMuseums.
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May 08th, 2025
Annual Summer Movies on the Lawn to Present National Film Registry Selections
The Library of Congress will host its annual “Summer Movies on the Lawn” series starting July 10. The series featuring films from the Library’s National Film Registry will be presented Thursday evenings at sundown on the southeast lawn of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building.
The scheduled films include:
July 10: “The Princess Bride” (1987) (2016 National Film Registry)
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The Library of Congress will host its annual “Summer Movies on the Lawn” series starting July 10. The series featuring films from the Library’s National Film Registry will be presented Thursday evenings at sundown on the southeast lawn of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building.
The scheduled films include:
July 10: “The Princess Bride” (1987) (2016 National Film Registry)
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