Washington, D.C: Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Washington, D.C.’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival combines musical genres with the Smithsonian Institution’s keen bent for education. This festival is an international exposition of living cultural heritage that has taken place on the National Mall since 1967. The two-week event, which overlaps the 4th of July holiday, delves into the country’s diverse cultural histories, as well as those from around the world. When: July 4, 2017