Founding Fathers Sought Respite in Patriotic Gardens
During political distress, the Founding Fathers toured gardens from which they gleaned inspiration to promote the American ideal for their own gardens.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Category: Visiting Washington DC
The Declaration of Independence at the National Archives
My favorite America 250 historic site was the National Archives to see the original Declaration of Independence while learning all about its history.
Will the real George of Georgetown please stand up?
Presuming that Georgetown was founded in the late 18th century, I also presumed it was named after George Washington, since it is part of Washington, DC.
Thomas Jefferson Books at the Library of Congress
When the books studied by Congress were destroyed in the War of 1812, Thomas Jefferson sold his 6000+ volumed book collection to Congress.
Hollywood, James Bond, Intelligence Work: Spy Museum
At the end of the day when I plugged in my code from my lanyard, I found a surveillance video of my cautiously walking through Berlin. 😉
Drive Thru History at Museum of the Bible in Washington DC
For the making of the History of the Bible exhibit film, Dave Stotts drove a jeep which perfectly captured his explorations that began in Israel.
White House Christmas of Timeless Traditions and Lafayette
After checking into our hotel in Washington DC, we walked on…City sidewalks dressed in holiday style to the White House to see all the outdoor decorations.
Gardens at the Capitol and Smithsonian Castle
For America’s bicentennial in 1976, the Smithsonian Castle installed the parterre, inspired by a print of Philadelphia’s exposition one hundred years before.
Visiting the World’s Largest Shakespearean Library
After studying Shakespeare in our homeschool, we’ve wanted to visit the famous Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington DC. At last, that day came.
Ice Skating amidst Inaugural Preparations in DC
Wearing a skirt and sweater set under my wool coat, I felt a bit 1950-ish to coordinate with Frank Sinatra’s singing at the National Gallery of Art Ice Rink.