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Ways to enjoy labor day in Washington DC celebrate summer’s last big weekend with free events, outdoor activities and cultural experiences in the nation's capital.  we’re taking the work out of making your labor day weekend plans. Close out your summer in Washington, DC with the best activities, events and things to do. here are 12 ways to make the weekend a memorable one, including safe, in-person activities and dc-themed at-home fun. check out the latest COVID-19 info for the district as you consider your options.     Safely enjoy the banks of the Potomac and Anacostia rivers  Take advantage of [...]

Brief History of the Fourth of July The Declaration of Independence We celebrate American Independence Day on the Fourth of July every year. We think of July 4, 1776, as a day that represents the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation. But July 4, 1776 wasn't the day that the Continental Congress decided to declare independence (they did that on July 2, 1776). It wasn’t the day we started the American Revolution either (that had happened back in April 1775). And it wasn't the day Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the [...]

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