Dear Journalists,
Think Washington, DC for travel stories this fall and beyond. Here’s why:
• The National Museum of African American History and Culture’s 10th anniversary. The nation’s largest and most comprehensive cultural destination devoted to the African American story marks its first decade with a packed weekend of activities from Sept. 24-27. The milestone presents an opportunity to discover the wealth of Black history, heritage and culture across the nation’s capital – an essential part of experiencing Washington, DC. Visit historic landmarks from Shaw to Anacostia, savor delicacies from Black chefs and Black-owned restaurants and support Black-owned businesses throughout the District.
• Wave of openings across DC. After four years of construction, the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden will reopen Oct. 31 as the easiest-to-access American space for the presentation of outdoor sculpture. On Nov. 11, the National Air and Space Museum will complete a renovation that began in 2018, with 20 galleries reimagined for immersive learning. The Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial, honoring those who served in the 1990-91 Gulf War, will be dedicated on Oct. 24, while Dulles International Airport will open a new 14-gate concourse. The newly reopened National Geographic Museum of Exploration features an immersive view of wildlife and visitors can now explore what’s under the Lincoln Memorial, where images of historic events are projected onto the foundation.
• Busy season for only-in-DC festivals and experiences. DC JazzFest (Sept. 2-6) brings musicians to venues all over the city, including The Wharf. Art All Night (Sept. 11-12) is an all-night arts festival and Theatre Week (Sept. 24-Oct. 11) offers discounted tickets to highly anticipated productions. Raise a toast at the DC Coffee Festival in Union Market (Oct. 3-4) and Snallygaster on Pennsylvania Avenue (Oct. 10), one of the biggest beer festivals on the east coast. Audi Field hosts a friendly between the U.S. women’s national soccer team and Spain on Oct. 10, then the National Women’s Soccer League championship on Nov. 21. Plus, most once-in-a-generation exhibits for DC250 remain on view through the fall.
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Warm regards,
Danielle Davis
Vice President of Communications
