Culturally, the Summer Solstice is celebrated in many ways, but what is actually happening on this day? Britannica breaks it down for you here! Link

History.com shares about the establishment of the 4th of July from it's earliest date in 1776 to its federal holiday status in 1941!

Grab your binoculars and use this Audubon guide to sharpen your birding skills as a fun, warmer weather activity!

Explore the DC's National Museum of Natural History from the comfort of your own home! They have a robust offering of virtual tours.

Countries all over the world celebrate their Mother's - here is a calendar of when those days occur!

Sunday, May 11th is Mother's Day - the Smithsonian gives a brief history of how this holiday came to be!

Floret Flower Farm is a massively successful flower farmer based in Washington State. This mini documentary created by Floret is "an honest and authentic look at flower farming from the point of view of those who do it."

These gardens from around the world can be viewed right from your device - check them out!

Ready to try your hand at houseplants? This in-depth guide teaches you what you need to know about growing indoor plants!

Learn about Spring traditions from around the world in this quick summary of all the ways people celebrate a change of season!

Since 1976, February has been nationally recognized as Black History Month - let's look at the origin of this celebration!

History.com gives us some background into how chocolate became a staple in Valentine's gift giving culture!

This site gives a lot of fun and random information about January - maybe you'll learn something you didn't know!

History.com gives us some insights into where the practice of setting New Year's resolutions came from and how it has evolved over the centuries.

Christmas is celebrated in unique ways across the globe - check out how other countries recognize this holiday

History.com shares the origins of 8 Hanukkah traditions

America is not the only country to have a day of Thanksgiving!

History.com has many articles surrounding the origins of this holiday and how it came to be recognized in the American calendars.

From Oktoberfest to Day of the Dead, different countries and cultures have their own rituals and celebrations in these later months of the year - this article explains these fascinating festivals!

This article sums up the long history of how Halloween came to be as we know it today!

Labor Day is on September 2, 2024 - this article shares the movement behind the creation of this federal holiday

Grandparent's Day is September 8th, 2024 - here is a brief history of its origin!

National Geographic's article can teach us everything we need to know about the science of solstice and what exactly is occurring in the solar system during these times of year!

Summertime is celebrated all over the world in various ways - check out how other parts of the world soak up their Summer season!

Another quick read on the origins of fireworks and how they became a part of the celebration

This short read from the History Channel will brush up your knowledge on the 4th of July as a federal holiday

From the National Museum of Natural History, here is a virtual tour of pieces that show the link between culture and nature

15 fun and fascinating facts about nature

While Memorial Day is the unofficial start of Summer, its true meaning is rooted in recognition and gratitude towards military men and women who have died in their service.

When did Mother's Day originate and how is it celebrated around the world? This article gives a brief history into its beginning!

What is your birth month flower? This list will let you know!

This guide from Martha Stewart explains which flowers are claimed by each state as their official flower!

This article highlights some traditions across the globe as various cultures ring in a new season!

Spring is a great time to learn something new and birding is a great hobby to get out in nature and learn about the birds in your area! Here is a quick guide to jumping into this hobby!

How did we get our Valentine's traditions and who was Cupid - all questions that can be answered on this in-depth dive into the origins of Valentine's Day.

February 2nd is National Ukulele Day and this 18 minute tutorial will teach you all the basics you would need to pick up a ukulele and play some tunes.

With calendar, time, and category filtering, learn something new with live classes hosted by older adults for older adults.

From Nation Cream Puff Day and Argyle Day to National Pharmacists Day and Korean American Day, there are wonderful holidays in January to have many reasons to get together and celebrate. Take a look at the list and plan a gathering with friends to celebrate a new-to-you holiday.

The Big Apple is also known for being the canvas of great street artists. From Kobra and Banksy to Keith Haring, visit the locations of these beautiful artworks.

Go on a virtual Aurora tour this holiday and get to see the world-famous lights.

Did you know that fall was once called "harvest"? This and many other facts about the third season of the year.

This exhibition features altered books, and art objects created with existing printed books.

9 Ways To Virtually Explore The Ocean

Virtual Tour: The Dalí Theatre-Museum in Spain

Learn about the history and traditions of the August Moon Festival, which has its roots in Greek Mythology.

Explore the Universe with interactives and videos highlighting the latest developments in astronomy and Earth science.

Experience the magic of stage shows, musicals, and opera from the comfort of your own home.

Discover the enchanting wonders of the July night sky with this comprehensive resource from Space Tourism Guide

Explore the world in 3D

Beginners Guide to Companion Planting

What You Didn't Know About Mother's Day

Tour with the Marine Corps

Vernal Equinox | What is the Spring Equinox?

Best Times to Grow Vegetables in Containers

Container Vegetable Gardening for Beginners

The Strange but True Story Behind Valentine’s Day

Have you ever wondered how the tradition of putting up a Christmas Tree started?

The Surprising Origins of 5 Hanukkah Traditions

The History of Basketball

Read more about the origins of the Día de los Muertos.

Learn the basics of a Mandala painting with pen and paper in this step-by-step tutorial.

Explore Earth's interconnected systems through a collection of curated basemaps, data layers, and annotation tools.

Today, Thanksgiving is a time when many families come together, and many churches are open for special services.

When the Full Moon or New Moon occurs near the Moon's closest approach to Earth, its perigee, it is often called a Supermoon.

Take a full tour of this famous museum

Learn about the history of Cinco De Mayo and how its modern-day traditions came to be

Watch this short video to learn more about the ancient roots and modern history of Mother's Day

Learn about the history of Mother's Day and how different cultures celebrate it around the world

Learn about the importance of Passover in the Jewish religion

Learn about the history, rituals, and story of Passover, the sacred Jewish holiday

Learn about the most unique rituals surrounding the Easter holiday

This St. Patrick's Day, it's good to remember that you don't have to be Irish to be lucky.

Learn about the history of Saint Patrick and how our modern-day celebrations came to be.

Learn about the history of Valentine’s Day and where our modern-day traditions came from!

Check out these interesting TED talks all about love

Featuring the works of Al Hirschfeld, who was famous for his Broadway caricatures.

On How I Built This episode, Michael Dell shares the journey to becoming the youngest CEO to head a Fortune 500 company.

In November of 1988, Robin Woods was sentenced to sixteen years in the notoriously harsh Maryland Correctional Institution.

Junk food is literally that, empty calories of energy that provide little nutritional value and usually are stored as fat.

Enjoy the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee cameras!

The Met presents Masters and Masterpieces: Chinese Art from the Florence and Herbert Irving Collection.

Each Tuesday in March, enjoy these Broadway seminars to learn the ins and outs of broadway production.

In honor of Black History Month, the Met presents 5 powerful stories about black art. Enjoy the videos!

Enjoy this lesson featuring St. Patrick’s Day: A Brief History & the Traditional Set Dance You Perform Today

The History Channel presents details and information about the origin of St. Patrick's Day. Read and watch the story!

Enjoy this transformative take on Handel's Messiah; a breathtaking performance brought to life!

Enjoy this holiday movie: A Smoky Mountain Christmas Fantasy featuring Dolly Parton

Enjoy this holiday movie: Miracle On 34th Street 1973

Enjoy this holiday movie: The Man In The Santa Claus Suit (1979)

Watch From the Vaults Architecture of Transcendence, 1988

Watch About Time: Fashion & Duration from the Met Gallery.

Engage with art and culture remotely with a variety of virtual events for all audiences.

Read the abundant evidence that shows exercise can enhance your health and well-being.

Tour the Machu Picchu virtually from a variety of views!

Tour the Machu Picchu virtually from a variety of views!

Learn about the history of the Greek culture and take a virtual tour of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece.

Explore a handful of Heritage sites by virtual tour and education.

Take a virtual tour of the beautiful Hawaii Volcano National Park.

Explore the Great Barrier Reef with legendary David Attenborough. ‍