For American history buffs, there’s nothing quite like visiting the home of a former president. And when that president is...

Adam Goodheart is the author of the New York Times bestseller, “1861” and the forthcoming “1865.” Each captures the stories...

In February 2014, David Bruce Smith and Hope Katz Gibbs headed to Mt. Vernon to interview Doug Bradburn, founding director...

In the first episode of The Grateful American™ Series David Bruce Smith delves into what it mean to be a...

The children’s book, American Hero: John Marshall, Chief Justice of the United States, authored by David Bruce Smith and illustrated...

Jewish Literature Live! Spring 2014 commences with a reading by Dara Horn on Thursday, January 30 at 7 PM in The...

The Annual Cultural Arts Event at the District of Columbia Jewish Community Center (DC/JCC) will take place on Thursday, December...

    The Smithsonian invites you to celebrate the holiday season on the Nation’s Mall Saturday and Sunday, December 7...

  1. WIDOW, by Lynn Caine; how a woman manages the unexpected death of her husband, and soothes her children....

1. The Lottery, by Shirley Jackson; in an annual autumnal event, Tessie Hutchinson is stoned by the townspeople. 2. Carrie,...

1. Johnny Tremain, by Esther Forbes; in 1773, a 14-year-old boy’s desire to be a master silversmith is dashed. 2....

The Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival features several not-to-be-missed events from Sunday, October 6 – Wednesday, October...