Category Archives: Exploring Washington DC
The History of the United States Capitol
In keeping with our DC Tourist adventures, I found this video of the United States Capitol (of which recent restoration has been completed) to be interesting and informative.
DC Tourist – Day 7 (final day)
(October 8, 2019) It being our last DC Tourist day, it was only fitting that we finish the “mystery” of the Capitol Stones. Our day three DC excursion included hiking to the plain sight “storage” of the U.S. Capitol building’s … Continue reading
DC Tourist – Day 6 (part two)
(October 7, 2019) So, after the National Law Enforcement Museum and Memorial, we headed further downtown, and happened upon Ford’s Theatre (a former First Baptist Church), where President Abraham Lincoln (our 16th president) was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth, on … Continue reading
DC Tourist – Day 6 (part One)
National Law Enforcement Museum and Memorial: (October 7, 2019) This day was spent in downtown DC. Our first stop was the National Law Enforcement Museum on 444 E Street NW, directly across from the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial (dedicated … Continue reading
DC Tourist – Day 5 (part Two)
(October 6, 2019) After a rousing game of golf (mini that is) we headed over to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, located next door to The Catholic University of America. It is the largest Roman … Continue reading
DC Tourist – Day Five (part One)
(October 6, 2019) What says more about DC and politics, than golf. Often deals and meetings are conducted on the gold course away from the confines of starched shirts and indoor lighting. This day’s morning outing would include heading out … Continue reading
DC Tourist – Day four
(October 5, 2019) One of our favorite television “history” shows is Comedy Central’s, Drunk History. In this show, learned scholars with expertise in a specific area, historical event and/or person of historical significance, tells a story of said historical event/person … Continue reading
Posted in Civil War, DC Adventures, Drunk History, Exploring Washington DC, First Battle of Bull Run, First Battle of Manassas, Uncategorized, Virgina wineries
Tagged Civil War, Drunk History, First Battle of Bull Run, First Battle of Manassas, Norton grape, The Winery at Bull Run, Virgina, Virginia wineries
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DC Tourist – Day Three
(October 4, 2019) Unbelievably, there is more to do in DC than visit museums and wander downtown. As we are often drawn to adventures off the beaten path, today would be spent outdoors, and on a quest…of sorts. Having been … Continue reading
Posted in DC Adventures, Exploring Washington DC, International Spy Museum, Mini Adventures, National Parks, Side Trips, Uncategorized
Tagged Capitol Stones, Foxstone Park, International Spy Museum, National Parks, Optoutside, Robert Hanssen, Rock Creek National Park, urban Park's, US Capitol Building
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DC Tourist -Day Two
(October 3, 2019) Day Two, was spent at The International Spy Museum. The evening prior, our niece had purchased tickets online for a 1030 arrival, as the museum prefers to stagger it’s patrons for a more enjoyable experience. Ticket prices range … Continue reading
The DC Tourist – Day One
(October 2, 2019) Anytime we fly back east, no matter how you slice it, you lose a day of your life to travel. As eternal optimists we tried as we might to change that with an early, and I mean … Continue reading
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