Opinion: How I Discovered the Meaning of Memorial Day
• May 8, 2024

By Chip Reid    I’m a bit embarrassed to admit it, but for most of my life the only thing special about Memorial Day was the fact that it was a […]

Memorial Day Weekend Roundup, May 25 – 29
• May 25, 2023

Summer 2023 will officially kick off this weekend. Before you head out for some fun in the sun, don’t forget to honor the men and women in uniform who have […]

Veterans Day: Not To Be Taken Lightly
• November 10, 2022

Veterans Day – a U.S. federal holiday observed each year on November 11 – is designed to honor military veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Following the First World War […]

Memorial Weekend in the Nation’s Capital: Honoring Those Who Served (photos)
• May 31, 2022

“We don’t know them all, but we owe them all.” — anonymous  For most Americans, the Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, conjuring up images of cook-outs and visits […]

Memorial Day Weekend Roundup, May 26 – May 30
• May 26, 2022

This Monday, Memorial Day is a federal holiday in which we dedicate ourselves to honoring U.S. military personnel who died in service to our country. Many meaningful activities are available […]

Echoes of Navy Yard – Memorial Weekend Walk
• May 17, 2022

Happy Memorial Weekend! Join Off the Mall Tours for it’s latest walk: Echoes of the Navy Yard. The Navy Yard is DC’s oldest neighborhood, and was also one of the […]

Weekend Round Up: Memorial Day Edition
• May 27, 2021

Get out and celebrate the long Memorial Day weekend with ongoing exhibits at the Phillips Collection and Artechouse. Enjoy the holiday and take in the National Memorial Day Concert online […]

PBS National Memorial Day Concert
• May 8, 2021

PBS’ NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT: A NIGHT OF REMEMBRANCE RETURNS WITH PERFORMANCES AND TRIBUTES FROM WASHINGTON, D.C. AND AROUND THE COUNTRY HONORING ALL OF OUR AMERICAN HEROES   All-Star Line-up Hosted […]

Cook on a Whim: Patriotic Cheeseboard
• May 21, 2020

This red, white and blue cheeseboard is a great big “thank you” to all who have served, those who are currently serving and those who will serve in the future.

Memorial Day Weekend: Honoring Those Who Served (photos)
• May 29, 2019

Monday, May 27, marked Memorial Day, when all Americans paused to remember and honor the dedication and sacrifice of the men and women of the U.S. armed forces.