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U.S. Navy Lieutenant Charles Wilkes and his small fleet of ships carried out the most comprehensive American scientific mission since the Lewis and Clark expedition.

There are plenty of things to see and do in Washington, D.C. If you're traveling with kids and you're on a budget, you can still have a great time.

What does a docent do? How do you learn to give docent guided tours? Learn about docents and docent training at National Docent Symposium.

Hay-Adams Hotel is Washington DC with be the temporary home of United States President Elect Barack Obama as they prepare to move into the White House of U.S. Capitol.

Muppets and Mechanisms: Jim Henson's Legacy runs from May 19 - September 4 at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History

Thirteen national museums and galleries, all located on the National Mall in the U.S. capitol, offer visitors an unparalleled wealth of history, arts, and culture.

Washington D.C. is a perfect place to go on a day trip. There is so much to see and do, its hard to know where to start. Let this guide help you out.

The Smithsonian museum upgrades its popular exhibit devoted to the fashion and influence of First Ladies from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama.

Explore one of the most expensive cities in the country without emptying your wallet by visiting these admission-free attractions.

Seeing the famous landmarks of Washington, D.C. is easy on the Circulator, a tourist-friendly shuttle that runs frequently and is much cheaper than taxis.

"Key Ingredients" is presented by Museum on Main Street, in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service.

The movie Night at the Museum - Battle of the Smithsonian inspires a summer reading list for kids, with engaging books on history, science, and art.

Get free or cheap admission to cultural events, science centers, aquariums, zoos & many U.S. places on Smithsonian Museum Free Day September 26, 2009. Great family deals!

Washington D.C. is a living history lesson. Smithsonian museums and monuments commemorate America's past with educational exhibits on everything from espionage to space

Monuments and important buildings may fail to impress young children. For a fun family trip to Washington, seek out local spots that kids will enjoy.

Amateur paleontologists have provided numerous scientifically significant discoveries to museums. It is important to try to identify the fossil before asking an expert.

Amateur paleontologists have provided numerous scientifically significant discoveries to museums. It is important to try to identify the fossil before asking an expert.

Fall in Virginia with kids provides a wide mix of attractions and activities for families, whether you want to see fall foliage in the country or in an urban setting.

Family travel destinations are places that are ideal for both parents and kids, for children from infants to teens. Here is a list of the best family travel destinations.

There's been much excitement over the new Seven Wonders of the World list, but that list isn't made from a kid's perspective. Here are the Seven Wonders of Family Travel.

From the first Mercury missions to todays Space Shuttle flights US Astronauts have been armed with rugged edged weapons.

Washington, D.C. makes an ideal destination for families. The free, high-quality Smithsonian museum system is reason enough, but there are also many other reasons.

Runners in the nation's capital will find this scenic route full of monuments and history.

Known best for his beautiful landscapes and portraits of New England, Metcalf was part of the early 20th century American Impressionist group known as The Ten.

Paintings of asparagus, carrots, gardens and harvests show how some major 19th and 20th-century artists were clearly under the spell of vegetable love.

From the days of the Barnstorming Era, there emerged perhaps the greatest combination daredevil, racing, showman pilot that ever lived

Featuring world's museums like The Bible Lands Museum, British Museum, the Louvre, Rose Center, Sydney Maritime, and more, each with something special to offer.

After Halloween, costumes can be soiled, ripped, and smelly from all the ghoulish partying. By cleaning and treating stains, Halloween costumes can be used another year.

John Alvin designed iconic posters for Aladdin, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, the Lion King and many others. He died of a sudden heart attack at age 59.

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian brings together the same cast from the original film along with some new characters for another fun adventure.

From their creation during the turn of the century to their firmly held status with American Culture today the Teddy Bear has a mythology all it's own.

The unique outward appearance of the museum gives the visitors the first hint that what they will experience inside will be totally different than other museums.

Both artist and critic, the independent-minded Fairfield Porter explored realistic scenes and landscapes at a time when Abstract-Expressionism was in vogue.

Follow a rich historical trail of American history in Flushing, Queens. Visit the Bowne and Quaker Meeting Houses, Underground RR stops. Don't miss a hot Chinese dumpling

From the Dust Bowl to a winter's day in Central Park, various views of the 1930s Great Depression show its effects and influences on artists of the time.

The biggest problem with Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, is that Michael Bay's films already feel like sequels:

Out-of-print books, foreign language books, progressive books, Christian books. Washington's independent bookstores have them all.