The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has announced Matilda Myers of Maryland and Kate Stermer of California as winners ...

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery presented the 2025 Portrait of a Nation Awards Saturday, Nov. 15, to four new honorees for their transformative contributions to American history and ...

The National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., will show newly commissioned and acquired works paying tribute to ...

A journey of discovery in the Eastern Cape resulted in William Sheepskin's defining portrait, when he captured 14-year-old Vuyisanani Sinqoto in a photo that travelled to London's National Portrait ...

After 20 years as an artist, Vicente Telles hung one of his paintings in a Smithsonian museum for the first time this fall. The self-portrait shows a man draped in a quilt with an empty sack of ...

The man accused of planting a pair of pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national parties ...

As 2025 comes to a close, federal, state and local government entities are preparing for a year of pomp and circumstance to celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary. Some America250 events have ...

The best Christmas markets in the U.S. mix European tradition with local charm, offering festive food, artisan gifts, and magical winter experiences.

Across the U.S., it’s beginning to look, and smell, a lot like Christmas — artisanal stalls framed by twinkling lights are selling delightful gifts and the tempting aromas of mulled wine and bratwurst ...

A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops in a possible terror attack near the White House has been identified as a ...

The DowntownDC Holiday Market is now open, showcasing vendors, food, and drinks from around the DMV and beyond.

The holiday season truly is the most wonderful time of year in Washington, D.C.! From dazzling Christmas tree lighting ...