DC History
Smith-ology
Parks
Movies/Musicals
100

This prestigious institution was established in 1846 for the increase and diffusion of knowledge.

What is the Smithsonian Institution?

100

A person who makes and repairs things in iron by hand.

What is a blackSMITH?

100

This park has two different names and features a large cascading waterfall and weekly drum circles.


Hint* Located in Washington, D.C.


What is Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park?

100

This musical tells the story of Maria von Trapp and her family. Set against the backdrop of World War II, this movie features some of the most iconic songs in musical history, including “Do-Re-Mi” and “Edelweiss”.

What is the Sound of Music?

200

This is the oldest cultural institution in the country and is the largest and oldest of its kind.

What is the Library of Congress?

200

One that makes or repairs locks.

LockSMITH

200

One of California's most-visited national parks, this park stands out for its impressive waterfalls, such as Vernal Fall and Bridalveil Fall, as well as unique granite rock formations like Half Dome and El Capitan.

What is Yosemite National Park?

200

This musical tells the story of two star-crossed lovers from rival gangs in New York City. Featuring an unforgettable score by Leonard Bernstein.

What is West Side Story?

300

This famous political house has 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, and six levels.

What is the White House?

300

A blacksmith's shop.

What is a SMITHy?

300

This Utah national park is a paradise for thrill-seekers. Hike Angels Landing, which brings you up through a nearly 1,500-foot natural staircase. The Narrows, a 10-mile hike through the thinnest section of Zion Canyon, requires hikers to travel upstream through the Virgin River.

What is Zion National Park?

300

A movie is a great choice if you are more into rock and roll than show tunes. With music by Bruce Springsteen, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Lady Gaga herself, this movie has something for everyone. And who doesn’t love a good romance?

What is a Star is Born?

400

This genre of music was created in Washington, D.C.

What is go-go music?

400

One who works or manufactures objects, especially utensils, in copper.

CopperSMITH

400

This park is so magnificent that even the highest quality photos don't do the Arizona park's vast beauty justice. The 18-by-277-mile World Heritage Site offers endless hiking opportunities with trails , as well as the chance to raft the Colorado River.  

What is the Grand Canyon National Park?

400

This classic Disney movie/musical is the perfect blend of heartwarming story and catchy songs that will stick in your head long after the credits have rolled. Seriously, who doesn’t know all the words to “Hakuna Matata” and “I Just Can’t Wait To Be King?”

What is the Lion King?

500

This building is considered by many to be the first truly modern federal office building constructed in the post-World War II era. Originally known as Federal Office Building #6, the building was built without a specific federal agency in mind and is free from any architectural features tying it to a specific use.

What is the Lyndon B. Johnson building?

500

A fluent and prolific writer, especially one who writes professionally.

What is wordSMITH?

500

This park earns plenty of points for their convenience. Sitting just 70 miles northwest of Denver, the park's magnificent landscape features more than 300 miles of scenic trails, plenty of lakes and numerous mountain peaks taller than 10,000 feet.

What is Rocky Mountain National Park?

500

This 2019 musical fantasy film is based on the 1981 stage musical of the same name by Andrew Lloyd Webber, which in turn was based on the poetry collection Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats (1939) by T. S. Eliot.

What is Cats?

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