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Revisit the Declaration of Independence in Honor of America’s 250th Birthday

HolidaysJuly 3, 20263KViews 0Likes 0Comments

In Congress, July 4, 1776 When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them,…

Celebrating Father’s Day at Mount Vernon (While Avoiding DC’s Parade Chaos)

MuseumsJune 13, 2025786Views 0Likes 0Comments

This Father's Day weekend, avoid the hassle of navigating Washington, DC's downtown monumental core. Instead, take dad to Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, the father of his country. With road closures, restrictions, and a military parade planned for Saturday, June 14, why not stay out of the city and see other nearby sights?…

3 Places to Find Flags at the American History Museum

MuseumsJune 14, 20241KViews 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, 2024572Views 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, 2024808Views 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, 2023459Views 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…