Watch a costumed reenactment of the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. No reservations necessary. Please join us!

Watch descendants of Frederick Douglass read excerpts of his famous 1852 speech “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” No reservations necessary. Please join us!

Watch a compilation of television commissioned for the Bicentennial. No reservations necessary. Please join us!

Take a closer look at an object that tells the story of America in 1976. No reservations necessary. Please join us!

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the U.S. Botanic Garden will bloom with the flowers each U.S. state and territory has chosen as their official flower. From fragrant magnolia flowers and roses to native orchids, bluebonnets, and saguaro cactus flowers, learn about the variety of floral beauty that symbolizes America. No reservations necessary. Please join us!

Take a closer look at an object that tells the story of America in 1926. No reservations necessary. Please join us!

Watch a silent film about Washington, D.C. made 100 years ago and compare it to today. No reservations necessary. Please join us!

Enjoy a complimentary piece of birthday cake in the Restaurant (while supplies last).

Take a closer look at an object that tells the story of America in 1876. No reservations necessary. Please join us!

Join a CVC Curator for a discussion in the Spirit of ’76 special exhibition. No reservations necessary. Please join us!