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.
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Tag: War of 1812
Engaged to be Married at Gadsby’s Tavern in Alexandria
Since we both like reading, writing, and history, conversation turned to the historic events that transpired at Gadsby’s, including Washington and Lafayette.
Visiting Military through the Ages at Jamestown Settlement
Greeted by this M*A*S*H styled signage, we journeyed to many of the units the marker directed us to, except we ran out of time to see everything.
Visiting the Star-Spangled Banner
In between restorations World War II caused Smithsonian curators to safely store national treasures, such as the Star-Spangled Banner, in Luray, Virginia.
The Unconquerable Pikes Peak
Amazed by the majestic blue mountains in the distance, Lieutenant Zebulon Pike journeyed to the majestic snowcapped peak that would forever bear his name.
