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A Monumental Design: The 80th Anniversary of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Apr
13
1:00 PM13:00

A Monumental Design: The 80th Anniversary of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Thursday, April 13, 1:00pm EDT

April 13 marks the 80th anniversary of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, which was dedicated on Jefferson's 200th birthday back in 1943. In honor of this special date, join rangers from National Mall and Memorial Parks for a virtual program to explore the design and symbolism of this memorial. Bring your questions about Thomas Jefferson and his memorial!

This program is designed for an elementary school audience, but all are welcome.

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Be a Cherry Blossom Protector! Explore Washington DC's Iconic Cherry Trees
Mar
30
1:00 PM13:00

Be a Cherry Blossom Protector! Explore Washington DC's Iconic Cherry Trees

Thursday, March 30, 1:00pm EDT

Celebrate springtime with your students by joining National Park Service Park Rangers for a virtual education program about Washington, D.C.'s famous cherry blossom trees. Explore the Tidal Basin to learn more about how the trees arrived here, the sites around the Tidal Basin, and how you can help care for these special resources.

This program is designed for a primary grade audience, but all are welcome.

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Feb
23
1:00 PM13:00

A Monumental Celebration: Visit the Washington Monument for George's Birthday

Join National Park Service Rangers for an interactive virtual program in honor of George Washington's Birthday! Take a virtual tour of the Washington Monument, in Washington, DC, without having to wait in line! Students will play games and answer trivia to celebrate our first president's birthday.

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MARCH THROUGH TIME: Experience the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and the 1963 March on Washington
Jan
17
1:00 PM13:00

MARCH THROUGH TIME: Experience the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and the 1963 March on Washington

Join us for a virtual tour of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial and then meet our special guest, Edith Lee-Payne, who was there on August 28, 1963. Hear stories about what it was like to be a kid at the March on Washington and relive memories of the “I Have a Dream” speech.

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Ready, Set, Bloom:  Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C.
Apr
23
1:00 PM13:00

Ready, Set, Bloom: Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C.

Friday, April 23, 1:00pm EDT

Celebrate springtime with your students by joining National Park Service Park Rangers for a virtual education program about Washington, D.C.'s famous cherry blossom trees.

Designed for an elementary school audience, this program allows students to discover the historic significance of the trees, the math and science behind determining peak bloom, and consider how we all can help protect these natural resources.

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