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3 Places to Find Flags at the American History Museum

MuseumsJune 14, 2024224Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today is Flag Day, the day we celebrate and remember the stars and stripes being adopted as our nation's flag. Since then, it's become a symbol of patriotism and freedom worldwide. In honor of Flag Day, here are three places you can see flags on display at the American History Museum. 1) Flag Hall The…

Terra Mariae: Your guide to Celebrating Maryland Day

HolidaysMarch 22, 2024372Views 0Likes 0Comments

Maryland Day is officially celebrated on March 25. Since it falls on a Monday, many sites make it a three-day weekend. Even better, many Maryland museums (that usually charge admission) are free for this one day. Here are three free places to go with fun activities to commemorate the founding of this colony. 1) Historic…

The Crazy Story of George Washington’s Birthdate

Events, HolidaysFebruary 19, 2024580Views 0Likes 0Comments

When George Washington was twenty-one and a half, his birth date changed. He was born on February 11, 1731, to Augustine and Mary Washington. But in 1752, eleven days disappeared, and the calendar flipped straight from Wednesday, September 2 to Thursday, September 14. This pushed his birthdate back almost a week to February 22. This…

Celebrate Independence Day with The Family at The National Archives

HolidaysJuly 1, 2023332Views 0Likes 0Comments

Visit Washington DC for the 4th of July and see the Declaration of Independence with your own eyes at the National Archives. Travel back in time with their dramatic reading of the Declaration at 10 am. As you sit on the steps outside, you'll be transported back to 1776, when the document was originally read…