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There's something unruly and diffuse about the new exhibition drawn from the collection of James T. Dyke.
Photo: Courtesy Dyke Collection, National Gallery of Art
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The Library of Congress looks at the valor and sacrifices of those on both sides of the Civil War.
Photo: Image courtesy of Library of Congress
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Art in focus: ‘No Strings Attached’ showcases the work of five emerging African American artists at the 39th Street Gallery
January 03, 2013
Whatever you think about the work of the five artists currently being showcased at the 39th Street Gallery, one thing is certain: They’ve got a healthy sense of humor. A collective of emerging African American artists known as Delusions of Grandeur, the group consists of Wesley Clark, Shaunte Gates, Jamea Richmond -Edwards, Amber Robles-Gordon and ...
National Archives to display the original Emancipation Proclamation on New Year’s Eve
December 28, 2012
While New Year’s Eve revelers spray bubbly across the D.C. area next week, a more historically significant gathering will take place at the National Archives. The museum is hosting Watch Night, an annual event to honor the Emancipation Proclamation, which President Abraham Lincoln issued 150 years ago, on Jan. 1, 1863.
Museum Tour Podcasts
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Newseum
In this podcast, former Washington Post media columnist Howard Kurtz comments on five highlights of the museum.
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Mount Vernon
Gretchen M. Goodell, an assistant curator at Mount Vernon, leads us on a tour of the historic site's new decorative arts museum.
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National Portrait Gallery
Director Marc Pachter dishes about museum exhibits and well-known people on display.
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