WASHINGTON — When you think of the Smithsonian Castle, you might imagine hidden chambers filled with priceless treasures or ancient secrets waiting to be uncovered. But what if I told you that ...
During the renovation of the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, D.C., workers have discovered a hidden chamber. Built in 1847 to store rainwater, the round brick cistern has been sealed for over ...
ALERT: The National Museum of African American History and Culture and the National Museum of American History will be CLOSED Tuesday, July 9, due to NATO meetings in Washington, D.C. When you visit ...
Windsor Castle, the scene of a disastrous fire in 1992, was badly in need of restoration. One problem: The bill was likely to be in the millions--and taxpayers were in no mood to foot the bill.
The Board of Regents meets at least four times each year and typically convenes in the Regents Room in the Smithsonian Castle. The head of the Smithsonian is the Secretary, who is appointed by the ...
Discovery of the cistern beneath the National Mall Is that a secret chamber? Last month, there was an unanticipated archeological discovery under the National Mall as part of the @smithsonian Castle ...