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A Less-Than-$20 Find at the American History Museum Gift Shop

MuseumsOctober 31, 2017302Views 0Likes 0Comments

As you may know, it's hard to find things in DC gift shops that cost less than your first-born child. We're always on the lookout for anything in the gift shops that would be within most people's budgets. I personally have always loved the Bradford dollhouse. It's bigger than me, and marvelously detailed. What's not…

Spring Fun at the National Arboretum

OutdoorsApril 4, 2017260Views 0Likes 0Comments

Spring is the ideal time for a family visit to the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. It's outside of downtown, perfect for a getaway from the more touristy areas. Spring at the National Arboretum It's a hikers delight and a much less crowded place to view cherry blossoms. Without the Tidal Basin crowds, you can…

Gone But Not Forgotten at Arlington National Cemetery

MemorialsJanuary 5, 2017241Views 0Likes 0Comments

In Section 60, every day is Memorial Day for some family. A year ago today, my daughter and I visited Matthew Seidler's grave in Arlington National Cemetery to remember him. Post holidays and pre-spring there's not much beauty in the frozen landscape. Matthew Seidler grave in Arlington National Cemetery I first heard of Matthew Seidler about…

A Family Guide to Visiting the Botanic Garden Christmas Display

EventsDecember 15, 2016239Views 0Likes 0Comments

Each year the United States Botanic Garden puts on a wonderful Christmas display, made entirely from natural materials. It's free and fun for kids of all ages. But with so much to see, you may miss some parts. This guide will help you navigate easily and see it all. Start by entering the Botanic Garden…

Visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture

MuseumsSeptember 26, 2016383Views 0Likes 0Comments

"It's like art work on the building!" my 7 year old said as we admired the filigree wrapping the outside of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. With a distinctive style and prominent location on the National Mall, D.C.'s newest museum uniquely stands out. National Museum of African American History and…

John Philip Sousa – Where Bands Come to Play at Your Grave

EventsSeptember 26, 2016264Views 0Likes 0Comments

John Philip Sousa Grave in Washington, D.C. John Philip Sousa's gravesite had a conductor's baton and a trumpet mouthpiece left in tribute when we stopped by last week. Sousa is one of the famous occupants of Congressional Cemetery here in Washington, D.C., but as far as we know, the only one with concerts played at his…

Volunteering at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival

EventsSeptember 22, 2016210Views 0Likes 0Comments

I volunteered this year for the Folklife Festival looking to contribute to the festival and hoping to experience a little bit of Basque culture right here in Washington, D.C. Over three days of volunteering I got all I expected and more.

Dr. William Beanes and the National Anthem

MemorialsSeptember 14, 2016360Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dr. William Beanes plaque Francis Scott Key wrote the National Anthem today back in 1814. But why was he in Baltimore Harbor to begin with? He was seeking the release of Dr. William Beanes - a man who served as Army surgeon caring for wounded soldiers in the War for Independence. He had been imprisoned…

National Gallery of Art with a Wheelchair

MuseumsSeptember 9, 2016241Views 0Likes 0Comments

Visiting the National Gallery of Art this week with my mom, I discovered firsthand the challenges others go through every day when navigating this world in a wheelchair. Our last experience like this was sixteen years ago when mom broke her ankle but wanted to see an exhibit at the Corcoran. That visit required rolling…