History Events in Washington

Check out happening history events all around Washington, DC

Great American State Fair | Freediom 250

 Thu, 25 Jun at 10:00 am National Mall Free

Solstice Celebration

 Fri, 19 Jun at 10:00 am Smithsonian Castle

The District Cup 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 11:00 am West Potomac Park Field #4 USD 115 to 2,500

Swedish Midsummer Celebration Returns to the National Mall

 Fri, 12 Jun at 06:00 pm Sylvan Theater Free

Juneteenth Community Day: Honoring Opal Lee

 Fri, 19 Jun at 11:00 am 1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20004

Juneteenth Freedom Celebration

 Fri, 19 Jun at 10:00 am Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum Free

Black Broadway is Back! ft. pop-up performances, the cast of the Real Housewives of Potomac, and D.C. history

 Wed, 01 Jul at 07:00 pm The Howard Theatre

Bastille Day 2026: 250th Anniversary, a French-American Celebration

 Fri, 10 Jul at 07:00 pm La Maison Française, Embassy of France in the United States USD 0 to 1,016

America 250 National Independence Day Parade

 Sat, 04 Jul at 03:00 pm 101 Constitution Avenue Washington, D.C.

DJ Baronhawk Poitier

 Sat, 20 Jun at 06:00 pm Smithsonian National Museum of American History Free

Indepen'Dance: Scott Silbert’s Biggest Big

 Sat, 20 Jun at 04:00 pm Smithsonian National Museum of American History Free

Loc costume ball

 Thu, 11 Jun at 05:00 pm The Library of Congress

Hell's Kitchen at National Theatre

 Thu, 26 Nov at 02:00 pm National Theatre

The American Birthnight Ball Presented by The Kash Foundation

 Thu, 02 Jul at 06:00 pm Larz Anderson House USD 269 to 106,709

Black Gov Tech | Juneteenth Adult Field Trip @ African American Museum

 Sat, 20 Jun at 11:00 am National Museum of African American History and Culture Free

US Capitol Guided Tour with Walking Tour from Union Station

 Sat, 20 Jun at 01:50 pm Union Station USD 29

Special 250th Independence Day Tour-Thomas Jefferson’s Wild Life & Times DC

 Fri, 03 Jul at 05:45 pm Organization of American States USD 30

10th Anniversary Gala: A Decade of Defending Liberty

Wed, 10 Jun at 10:00 pm Washington, D.C.

Whiskey & History: DC Music History

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm Hard Rock Cafe Washington D.C. (999 E St NW, Washington D.C.)

Juneteenth for the City 2026

 Fri, 19 Jun at 12:00 pm 1700 Marion Barry Ave SE Free

Independence Day Road Race Washington D.C.

 Sat, 04 Jul at 07:30 am Ohio Drive Southwest

A Salute To Our Warrior On The Hill: Honoring Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton

 Sun, 25 Oct at 01:00 pm Salamander Washington DC USD 215 to 10,673

America 250 – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Moment

 Sat, 18 Jul at 03:00 pm Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC 20037, United States

2026 Timed Entry Tickets | Dumbarton Oaks Gardens

 Sun, 01 Mar at 02:00 pm Dumbarton Oaks Gardens USD 18

DC Smithsonian & Monuments Heist Exploration Game

 Wed, 01 Jul 1000 Madison Dr NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA USD 10

Frogs at The Smithsonian 📚

 Sat, 27 Jun at 11:00 am Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Queer Black Broadway for PRIDE!

 Fri, 12 Jun at 06:00 pm The Howard Theatre

National Archives Art and Architecture Tour

 Fri, 05 Jun National Archives And Records Administration Free

14.6 סיור מודרך : סודות הבית לבן, המול הלאומי והאנדרטאות של וושינגטון

 Sun, 14 Jun at 02:00 pm The White House USD 28 to 56

Taiwan Between Empires: History, Identity, and Lessons from Ukraine

 Fri, 12 Jun at 05:30 pm Free Peoples of Russia House Free

Independence Week 250, Tour of Georgetown DC's History, Monday, July 6!

 Mon, 06 Jul at 05:30 pm Mr. Smith's of Georgetown USD 30

Toni x2: How Bambara and Morrison Reshaped the Literary Landscape

 Sat, 20 Jun at 03:00 pm Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church USD 0 to 29

Your Digital Docent's Museum Meet Up | Summer Solstice

 Sat, 20 Jun at 04:00 pm Smithsonian National Museum of American History Free

K-Cinema Korean Movie Night: 태극기 휘날리며 (TaeGukGi: Brotherhood Of War)

 Wed, 24 Jun at 06:00 pm Korean Cultural Center, Washington D.C. Free

America250: Justice Up Close, History All Around

 Fri, 03 Jul at 09:00 am 717 Madison Pl NW

Iran at the Brink: War, Revolution, and the Future of the Middle East

 Thu, 09 Jul at 05:00 pm The Institute of World Politics, Commodore Barry Room USD 0 to 1,069

Great Hall Story Time

 Tue, 23 Jun at 11:45 am National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution Free

Rooted in History: Genealogy for Family Historians

 Sat, 27 Jun at 02:00 pm Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum Free

Sunset Cruise on Historic MILDRED BELLE

 Fri, 24 Jul at 06:00 pm Yards Marina USD 21 to 39

Ghosts of Washington D.C. Outdoor Exploration Game

 Wed, 01 Jul Neptune Fountain USD 13

USA 250--Hamilton vs. Jefferson: The Great Debate, July 5, 2026, DC!

 Sun, 05 Jul at 05:45 pm InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C., an IHG Hotel USD 27

Library of Congress Guided Tour with Walking Tour from Union Station

 Sat, 27 Jun at 01:30 pm Union Station USD 29

THE PEOPLE’S HISTORIAN | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation

 Thu, 13 Aug at 06:00 pm Busboys and Poets 14th & V Free

Natural History on the Big Screen: Bring Them Home Screening and Q&A

 Wed, 17 Jun at 06:30 pm 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20560

Guided Tour: ¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa

 Tue, 21 Apr at 10:30 am Smithsonian National Museum of American History Free

The "OATH" (One Dream. One Nation. One Horizon)

 Sat, 25 Jul at 06:00 pm UDC Theater of The Arts USD 45 to 55

The Future of Money

 Wed, 10 Jun at 04:00 pm La Maison Française, Ambassade de France Free

12.6 סיור מודרך : הספרייה הלאומית, בית המשפט העליון והקפיטול

 Fri, 12 Jun at 10:00 am Library of Congress USD 32 to 70

The Harlem Renaissance in DC Walking Tour

 Sat, 13 Jun at 05:00 pm The Howard Theatre USD 34

OPEN HOUSE FOR AMERICA'S 250th

 Wed, 17 Jun at 11:00 am Horse Stables Education Center on the National Mall Free

Armand Hammer

 Sat, 26 Sep at 07:00 pm Union Stage - DC

Who Was America’s Best Founder? A Boozy Debate

 Thu, 18 Jun at 07:00 pm Pubkey USD 15

Living History: How We Fought

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:30 pm The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center USD 0 to 25

Wilmington to DC: African American Museum Experience

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am National Museum of African American History and Culture USD 65

History Film Forum presents Hairspray (1988)

 Sat, 20 Jun at 02:00 pm Smithsonian National Museum of American History Free

America's Youth Justice Story

 Thu, 10 Sep at 09:00 am Georgetown University Capitol Campus USD 90 to 110

2026 Egypt on the Potomac Field Trip Series

 Sat, 03 Oct at 10:00 am Thurgood Marshall Center for Service and Heritage USD 50

The College Fix Annual Gala

 Thu, 16 Jul at 06:00 pm National Press Club USD 55

PLANES (2013) - NASM'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY FILM SERIES

 Mon, 27 Jul at 07:00 pm Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater at National Air and Space Museum

14.6 ההיסטוריה היהודית המיוחדת של וושינגטון הבירה

 Sun, 14 Jun at 10:00 am Chinatown Arch USD 23 to 46

National Archives Highlight of the Collections Tour

 Tue, 26 May National Archives And Records Administration Free

23.6 סיור מודרך : הקפיטול, הספרייה הלאומית, ובית המשפט העליון

 Tue, 23 Jun at 10:00 am Library of Congress USD 32 to 70

Inaugural Black Tie Gala

 Sat, 25 Jul at 06:00 pm Conrad Washington DC

Washington D.C. Ghost Hunt Game: Stories of a Haunted City!

 Wed, 01 Jul Canal House USD 8

Beyond the Exhibition: 250 Years of Messaging

 Thu, 23 Jul at 06:30 pm 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20560

18.6 דיסי האותנטית : ברודווי השחורה ואדמס מורגן היסטוריה קולינריה וג'אז

 Thu, 18 Jun at 04:30 pm Whitlow's on U Street USD 30 to 58

Spain at the Birth of the United States by Paco Roca

 Thu, 25 Jun at 05:00 pm Grace Episcopal Church Free

13.6 דיסי האותנטית : ברודווי השחורה ואדמס מורגן היסטוריה קולינריה וג'אז

 Sat, 13 Jun at 04:00 pm The Howard Theatre USD 30 to 58

Miscalculation: Inside the Propaganda Machine That Prepared Russia for War

 Fri, 19 Jun at 05:30 pm Free Peoples of Russia House Free

10.6 סיור מודרך : סודות הבית לבן, המול הלאומי והאנדרטאות של וושינגטון

 Wed, 10 Jun at 10:00 am The White House USD 28 to 56

12.6 סיור מודרך : סודות הבית לבן, המול הלאומי והאנדרטאות של וושינגטון

 Fri, 12 Jun at 04:00 pm The White House USD 28 to 56

8.6 סיור מודרך : סודות הבית לבן, המול הלאומי והאנדרטאות של וושינגטון

 Mon, 08 Jun at 10:00 am The White House USD 28 to 56

Signed-Sealed-Delivered: Postcard & Stamp Workshop

 Sat, 13 Jun at 12:00 pm Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum Free

THE EINSTEIN VENDETTA - Historical True Crime Author Talk

 Sat, 13 Jun at 03:00 pm Barnes & Noble Free

America250 Bike Ride on the Mount Vernon Trail

 Sat, 20 Jun at 08:45 am Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove On The Potomac Free

Ideas Uncorked: National Treasure Book Launch

 Thu, 18 Jun at 05:00 pm Hoover Institution Free

Clipper 2025-26 Race | Open Boat Tours |The Wharf, Washington D.C.

 Thu, 18 Jun at 11:00 am The Wharf Marina Free

Evi Beck | Never in My Wildest Dreams | Documentary Screening

 Tue, 16 Jun at 07:00 pm Embassy of Austria Free

Russia’s Pr*son System: Structure, Political Prisoners, and Paths to Help

 Fri, 26 Jun at 05:30 pm Free Peoples of Russia House Free

ADACI presents SANKOFA: Ancestor Memory,Present Practice,Future Possibility

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Union Temple Baptist Church Free

Bedouine

 Fri, 13 Nov at 07:00 pm The Atlantis

District of Punk Walking Tour

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am 605 7th St NW USD 21 to 36

Slice of History with Brew to the People: A Coffeehouse Conversation

 Thu, 02 Jul at 06:30 pm Tudor Place USD 12

Washington National Mall Mystery - Outdoor Exploration Game

 Wed, 01 Jul 35 Columbus Monument Drive Northeast Washington, DC 20002 USD 10

HILL of HAUNTS! Capitol Hill Walking Tour

 Fri, 05 Jun 212 2nd St. SE, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20003

Anacostia River Explorers Public Tour @ Yards Marina

 Tue, 21 Apr The Yards Marina Free

Egypt on the Potomac 40th Anniverary Seminars

 Sat, 09 May at 02:00 pm Thurgood Marshall Center for Service and Heritage USD 29

Curator Tour | Chinese Arts of the Ming and Qing Dynasties

 Wed, 05 Aug at 12:00 pm National Museum of Asian Art - West Building (Freer Gallery of Art), Gallery 13 Free

Brew to the People: A Coffeehouse Conversation - A People in the World

 Thu, 24 Sep at 06:30 pm Tudor Place USD 28

9.6 דיסי האותנטית : ברודווי השחורה ואדמס מורגן היסטוריה קולינריה וג'אז

 Tue, 09 Jun at 04:00 pm Whitlow's on U Street USD 30 to 58

Socialites and Spies of Georgetown Walking Tour

 Sun, 28 Jun at 10:00 am 1344 Wisconsin Ave NW USD 36

PRIDE Month Screening of '1946' Documentary

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm Lutheran Church of the Reformation Free

EXHIBITION TOURS: Swedish Footprints in the United States

 Mon, 23 Mar at 05:00 pm Embassy of Sweden in Washington Free

New Deal Art and Postal History at the Clinton Federal Building

 Wed, 17 Jun at 01:00 pm William J. Clinton Federal Building Free

Tenango Embroidery Workshop

 Sat, 13 Jun at 11:00 am 2829 16th St NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20009

Maybe Happy Ending - Washington

 Tue, 06 Oct at 11:30 pm The National Theatre

Landmark Lecture: The American Revolution and the Fate of the World

 Tue, 13 Oct at 06:30 pm Tudor Place USD 7

Beaux Arts Twilight

 Sat, 27 Jun at 06:00 pm Folger Shakespeare Library Free

2026 Ride For The Living Satellite Ride

 Sun, 28 Jun at 08:30 am Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington, DC USD 29

29.6 סיור שקיעה: סודות הבית לבן, המול הלאומי והאנדרטאות של וושינגטון

 Mon, 29 Jun at 06:00 pm The White House USD 28 to 56