Experience a behind-the-scenes look at the Washington area's main rail transportation hub. Follow the people who keep the trains running - from ticketers, redcaps and dispatchers to the conductors and engineers and explore Union Station's role as a premier entertainment, dining and shopping destination.
Union Station opened in 1908 and has become one of Washington's most bustling transportation hubs with more than 32 million visitors each year. This Beaux-Arts style neo-classical landmark also features premier shopping and a wide array of dining and entertaining opportunities.
Step back in time to this dramatic decade, when political and social forces transformed a sleepy southern town into a world-renowned city.
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Classical WETA's online station VivaLaVoce presents classical vocal music in all its forms, from the Middle Ages to the present, 24 hours per day.
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Designed for children ages 3-5, Pinkalicious & Peterrific encourages kids to engage in the creative arts and self-expression, covering areas such as music, dance and visual arts.
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Looking for something to do around town? Want to get the word out about your group's event? Check out our calendar!
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Enjoy this step through time charting WETA's history from its founding in the 1950s to becoming a major national producer for PBS.
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