We didn’t start to use the metro until Sunday. To be honest, I wanted to walk everywhere, I need to lose weight. Metro At, first they were going to build a massive highway system, but that didn’t go over too well. So, they got some billions of dollars and started […]
Did you know that there is a castle-looking building on the Washington Mall? Yep, there is. Located The Castle Right now the Castle holds the administrative offices of the Smithsonian. James Smithson was a British Scientist who lived from 1765-1829. He was an illegitimate son of a Duke, and he […]
The Smithsonian Institution runs another Museum.This one is all about Nature. Located What is it For starters it has the most extensive natural history collection in the world of the following: It is an exciting place to go and see. I would highly encourage it. You can see the Hop […]
After an eventful night in Washington D.C., it was time to head home, but our flight didn’t leave until later that day. So what do we do? More things to see We ventured back to the Navy Memorial to see if the archives were open. I am glad we did […]
Sunday, May 8, 2022, came upon us and well, it is Mother’s Day and we decided to go out to eat at the last minute. Adventure Since it was a Sunday, and the area was mostly office buildings so about 98% were closed. We ended up taking the Metro there. […]
Washington D.C. is on one side of the Potomac River and on the other side is the Arlington National Cemetery. Located History The adopted grandson, George Washington Parke Custis acquired the land in 1802, where the Cemetery is now located at. Later on, Mary Anna, the daughter acquired the land […]
Food for the day Breakfast We ate at the hotel, I think I am the only one who ate breakfast that morning. I had some Eggs French toast Orange juice It didn’t look like this Lunch Was a rice crispy treat Dinner We ate at the Pizza place that was […]
If the White House wasn’t good enough to know you are in D.C. then this Monument is. Located History Is it named after Washington, the city of Washington, or the man? In my opinion, the city is named after George Washington, the first President of the United States. The Washington […]
This place was a museum full of stuff from the good old American History. Located American History Over the years as the Americans grew and things changed over the years. They put together this museum to show off some of that stuff. It has some pretty cool things in it […]
Honoring all the men and women who have served the Navy. Located Between Pennsylvania Avenue NW and 7th Street NW and 9th Street NW. Memorial This is to honor all those who have served and are currently serving in the following: Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard Merchant Marine Yes, there […]
This isn’t as big as the other Memorials. Located In the Indiana Plaza in Washington D.C. History Interesting story behind the Army’s creation. Benjamin F Stephenson was appointed a surgeon in the 14th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the civil war. Makes it all the up to Major. After the […]
One of the places I wanted to go to for the longest time was the Gallery of Art. Located 6th and Constitution Ave NW Washington D.C. 20565 Art You might not think it by looking at me. But I love art. I love the classics. I might not know […]
You need to eat to stay alive right? Well, since we aren’t home and we don’t have a fridge full of food. We have to eat out. So here is what we had for the day. Breakfast We ate at the hotel in the restaurant there. It could use some […]
We didn’t plan on renting a car, but the wife wanted to go out to Mount Vernon. So we rented one. Found one We found one on Budget, and so we reserved it at Regan National Airport. We jumped in a cab. We should have taken the Metro but we […]
The Marine Corps is the division of the Military that is usually the first to go into battle. In my opinion. Located Memorial The famous picture of the Marine Corps was taken on Iwo Jima in World War II. By Joe Rosenthal – https://www.apnews.com/f00e1181d57a414a848ac96b772839fddirect link this file was derived […]
A good way to honor the men and women of the United States Airforce is to have a memorial. Located This is located in Arlington County, Virginia. Memorial It sits on the former Navy Annex which is by The Pentagon and the Arlinton National Cemetery. In December of 1993, […]
Sitting just north of D.C. in Kensington, MD this is the 18th constructed and the 16th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Location: It is visible from Interstate 495, known as the Capital Beltway, on exit 33. You can also take the Washington Metro’s […]
While in D.C., you might as well go and check out Mt. Vernon. What is Mt. Vernon? Well, let’s find out. What is it It is the former plantation of George Washington, the very first President of the United States. It is an American landmark. In 1674, the Washington family […]
Capital Hill is located on the Eastern end of the Nation Mall, this is located in Washington D.C., that is if you didn’t know. Located Here is where it is located See it is on the Eastern Side History This was started in 1793 actually on September 18, a Wednesday. […]
World War II went from September 1, 1939, to September 2, 1945. Bringing most of the world’s countries into the battle and forming to great and opposing Military alliances. The allies and the Axis powers. The Memorial It was opened on April 29, 2003. President George W. Bush dedicated it […]
Going from being born into poverty in Kentucky to being the 16th President of the United States. One of the great stories. Located Memorial This wasn’t the first memorial to President Lincoln. The first was a statue which was in front of the District of Columbia City hall 3 years […]
To honor the service members who fought in the Vietnam War. Located at History Four years after the fall of Saigon on, April 27, 1979, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund was created. The committee decided to choose a design for the memorial by doing a national design contest. Yea, a […]
It is located in West Potomac Park, it is the first memorial to an African American in Washington D.C. Located 1964 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20003 Facts Was going to b dedicated onMemorialAugust 28, 2011 which was the 48th anniversary of the “I have a Dream” speech. Which was […]
President Jefferson was the principal author of the United States Declaration of Independence and the founder of the Democratic and the Republican party. Located 16 E Basin Dr. SW, Washington, DC 20242 /map Some Facts President Franklin D. Roosevelt thought that this would be a great memorial to the Founding […]
The home of the President of the United States of America. Opened up in 1880. Located 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500 Facts Here are some facts about the White House George Washington never resided there as he stayed in New York in a couple of Private homes. The […]
Yea, you are on a trip and you need to keep your body fueled up to do what you need to do. Breakfast I had the option to pay for the breakfast with our hotel stay and well that was a mistake, more on that later. I had eggs for […]
If you have ever watched a spy movie, like Bond, James Bond. Then you have to love Spy movies. Well, in D.C. There is a Spy Museum. Wait… What?? Located at It is located here 700 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024 Good Walk It was down the street from […]
What is the Holocaust? How did it happen? Why? These are all the questions we have to ask ourselves. What Is the Holocaust, well it is the state-sponsored persecution and killing of about six million European Jews. Yea, six million people were murdered. How When the Nazi German regime took […]
May 4, 2022, was the day we headed out to Washington D.C. We need fuel for the body to keep going. Breakfast We stopped at or go to places for food for trips. That is the good old McDonald’s. Yep, it is a good spot to get food to go […]
Did you know that the U.S. Constitution provides for a federal district under the exclusive jurisdiction of Congress? Interesting right? Let’s find out more. What is up with D.C. Yes, Washington D.C. is not part of any U.S. State, it isn’t a state either. If you know about the Residence […]
