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My Favorite Seven Words Invented by William Shakespeare

MuseumsJanuary 30, 2026749Views 0Likes 0Comments

William Shakespeare invented hundreds of words, shaping the English language more than any other person. My favorite seven are: Bedazzled- to confuse by or as if by a strong light Swagger- to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner Eyeball- the more or less globular capsule of the vertebrate eye formed by the…

3 Free Advent Activities in Washington, DC

EventsDecember 12, 2025800Views 0Likes 0Comments

Advent is a time of anticipation as we remember Christ's birth and look forward to his coming again. Part of this includes revisiting the circumstances leading to the miracle of the incarnation. As you celebrate Advent this month, here are three free Christmas activities to do with your kids in Washington, DC. 1) The Christmas…

See the Dead Sea Scrolls at Museum of the Bible in This New Exhibition

ExhibitNovember 21, 20253KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The Dead Sea Scrolls are one of the biggest discoveries relating to Bible history in recent years. And, starting this Saturday, November 22, you can see some of them at the Museum of the Bible. This special exhibition allows visitors to see the scroll fragments alongside hundreds of other artifacts from the Second Temple Period…

My Review of Ben’s Chili Bowl: Is It Worth Visiting?

Other DC LocationsOctober 31, 20253KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Last week, my son and I visited Ben's Chili Bowl for the first time. We ordered their signature dish—Chili Smokes. It's a ½ smoke (or half beef, half pork hot dog) with chili, cheese, and onions. There was seepage. The oversized hot dog had chunks of meat in it. The chili color and texture didn't…

3 Ties Between Patsy Cline and Washington, DC

Other DC LocationsOctober 24, 2025614Views 0Likes 0Comments

Patsy Cline is best known for two things: being one of the first country artists to successfully cross over into pop music and her untimely death at age 30 in a plane crash. But for our family, she's also a distant relative on my mom's side. Her birth name was Hensley, my mom's maiden name.…

The One Exhibit You Must See This Weekend Before DC Museums Close

ExhibitOctober 3, 2025681Views 0Likes 0Comments

The government shutdown hits the free public museum world this weekend, making this your last chance to visit the Mall museums before they close. The one exhibition I want to see again this weekend is Little Beasts: Art, Wonder, and the Natural World at the National Gallery of Art. If you have a chance to…

5 Civil War Battlefields for Boys (near Washington DC)

Other DC LocationsSeptember 5, 20253KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Taking your boys to visit battlefields helps bring history to life. They can see the real places these victories (or losses) happened, and maybe even reenact them. The DMV is filled with battlefields from America's early days. Here are five of the best to visit within two hours of DC. 1) Gettysburg, PA Location of…

Touch the Moon at NASA Headquarters in DC

MuseumsAugust 8, 2025822Views 0Likes 0Comments

Two blocks from the Museum of the Bible, the NASA Headquarters DC is located inside a nondescript building. If you venture into the lobby, you'll find a small visitor gallery and exhibits. Just inside the door is an Apollo A71 suit photo op. Next to it is a touchable slice of moon rock from the…

You Can Now See the Megiddo Mosaic Without Paying for Admission

ExhibitAugust 1, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The special exhibit containing the Megiddo Mosaic at the Museum of the Bible is now free to see. Just drop into the first floor of the museum to see it without admission until the end of the year. The mosaic is the earliest excavated orthodox statement of Jesus' divinity that's been uncovered. Created by Brutius…

Why See Coins at The Museum of the Bible?

ExhibitJuly 11, 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Did you know that coins are one of the best things archaeologists can find? While they may not hold historical significance, coins can tell us much about the culture, society, and history of ages past based on where they're found, what's on them, and what they're made of. In the The People of the Land:…