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Programs 1 to 10 of 33
An Artful Weekend in New York: The Frick Collection, Neue Galerie New York, and Morgan Library & Museum
Sunday, ​February 22, ​2026 - 8:00 a.m., ​to Monday, ​February 23, ​2026 - 10:30 p.m. ET​
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Discover three of New York City's most renowned cultural treasures. Spend an afternoon at the Frick Collection with artwork spanning from the Renaissance to the early 20th century; get a private tour of the Neue Galerie New York before opening hours to see the main collection and a special exhibition of German masterworks from 1890 to 1940; and take a guided tour of the Morgan Library & Museum, then explore its 350,000-plus illuminated manuscripts, rare books, manuscripts, and drawings on your own. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1 credit)

The Philadelphia Flower Show: Rooted: Origins of American Gardening
Friday, ​March 6, 2026 - ​9:00 a.m. ​to 8:30 p.m. ET​
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A celebration of gardening origin stories inspires the theme of this year’s Philadelphia Flower Show, “Rooted: Origins of American Gardening.” Started in 1829 by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, the show is both the nation's largest and the world’s longest-running horticultural event, known for acres of beautiful displays. Experience memories and magnificence in a day spent at the show with horticulturist Chelsea Mahaffey.

The Jewish History of Washington, DC
Thursday, ​March 12, 2026 - ​9:00 a.m. ​to 5:30 p.m. ET​
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Discover the deep-rooted and multifaceted history of Jewish life in the nation’s capital during a tour of key landmarks and institutions led by Carolyn Muraskin, founder of DC Design Tours. Highlights of the day include visits to the Capital Jewish Museum; a guided walking tour of the 7th Street corridor, once a bustling center of Jewish-owned businesses; the historic Sixth & I Synagogue, one of the city’s oldest Jewish houses of worship; Arena Stage; and the Museum of American Jewish Military. And enjoy a stop for lunch at a classic Jewish deli.

An Art + History Mystery Tour
Saturday, ​March 14, 2026 - ​8:30 a.m. ​to 6:30 p.m. ET​
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Experience a unique adventure with Paul Glenshaw inspired by his Smithsonian Associates’ Art + History series. Join him on visits to several distinctive sites around the Washington, D.C. area as he reveals hidden stories, lesser-known facts, and fascinating connections among art, architecture, and the historical moments they represent. What’s not revealed in advance are the destinations. Are you game for this artfully secretive—but rewarding­—excursion? (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit)

Montgomery Meigs in Washington: Beyond the Civil War
Friday, ​March 27, 2026 - ​8:30 a.m. ​to 5:30 p.m. ET​
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Montgomery Meigs is best known as the quartermaster general of the Union Army who played a key role during the Civil War. Less known, however, is that he also was an engineer, architect, inventor, patron of the arts, and regent of the Smithsonian. Delve into his life and legacy as you enjoy a full day of history and architecture with the Washington, D.C., area as your backdrop. Bill Keene, a lecturer in history, urban studies, and architecture, leads the tour.

A Spring Walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island
Wednesday, ​April 8, 2026 - ​8:30 a.m. ​to 11:30 a.m. ET​
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Enjoy a morning walk on a natural oasis in the Potomac River with naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley. She shares an overview of Theodore Roosevelt Island’s fascinating mix of trees, wildflowers, birds, and other wildlife and highlights the island’s history and the legacy of the conservationist president it memorializes. The morning also includes pauses for moments of guided forest bathing to quietly soak up the beauty of this wild island near the capital city.

A Spring Walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island
Thursday, ​April 9, 2026 - ​8:30 a.m. ​to 11:30 a.m. ET​
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Enjoy a morning walk on a natural oasis in the Potomac River with naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley. She shares an overview of Theodore Roosevelt Island’s fascinating mix of trees, wildflowers, birds, and other wildlife and highlights the island’s history and the legacy of the conservationist president it memorializes. The morning also includes pauses for moments of guided forest bathing to quietly soak up the beauty of this wild island near the capital city.

A Spring Walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island
Friday, ​April 10, 2026 - ​8:30 a.m. ​to 11:30 a.m. ET​
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Enjoy a morning walk on a natural oasis in the Potomac River with naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley. She shares an overview of Theodore Roosevelt Island’s fascinating mix of trees, wildflowers, birds, and other wildlife and highlights the island’s history and the legacy of the conservationist president it memorializes. The morning also includes pauses for moments of guided forest bathing to quietly soak up the beauty of this wild island near the capital city.

Philadelphia: A Revolutionary City
Saturday, ​April 18, ​2026 - 7:15 a.m., ​to Sunday, ​April 19, ​2026 - 9:00 p.m. ET​
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As the meeting place of the First and Second Continental Congresses and the nation’s temporary capital, Philadelphia played a defining role in the fight for independence and the founding of the United States. Not far from the city lies Valley Forge, where 12,000 Continental soldiers under George Washington’s command endured the brutal winter of 1777–1778, a turning point in America’s struggle for freedom. Join historian Denver Brunsman for a two-day exploration of the nation’s former capital and its Revolutionary legacy.

The B&O Railroad: A Locomotive Legacy
Saturday, ​April 18, 2026 - ​8:45 a.m. ​to 5:15 p.m. ET​
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The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, America’s first common carrier, was a pioneer in many components of railroading. None was more important than its innovations in propulsion. Rail historian James Reeves leads an exploration of more than a century of locomotive history at the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum in Baltimore. A Smithsonian Affiliate, the museum houses an outstanding collection of 19th-century locomotives—including an array on loan from the Smithsonian Institution.