Fords Theater Washington DC – See The Box Where Lincoln Sat

Fords Theater Washington DC - history of the Ford Theater and photos of the box seat occupied by President Lincoln

Fords Theater offers a rich history, yet is an exciting family vacation stop … Fords Theater Washington DC is a live, working theater in downtown Washington DC.  It is also a memorial serving as a living tribute to President Lincoln’s love of the performing arts.  The theater has a rich history… as exemplified in The…

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Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington DC

Visit the Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington DC with your family for an educational and moving view of a harsh part of our past.

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington DC is among the most popular attractions in the City. The dictionary defines “holocaust” as a wholesale or mass destruction, especially of human life. Holocaust can be done by mass burning of people and animals. Others use the term as a religious sacrifice that is totally consumed by…

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National Cathedral Washington DC – The United States House of Prayer

The National Cathedral Washington DC is open to visitors daily. It is a Magnifigant piece of Architecture and the US National House of Prayer

Welcoming people of all faiths is one of the main goals of National Cathedral Washington DC. This monumental cathedral is located at 3101 Wisconsin Avenue in Northwest Washington, DC. It is located on the intersection of Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues. This is a great architectural building to visit with family and friends. Bringing children at the…

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Arlington Cemetery Washington DC – a kid friendly walk through history

Arlington Cemetery Washington DC - Explore US Soldiers Final Resting place, see the changing of the Guard at thetomb of the unknown

The Arlington Cemetery Washington DC contains such an enormous amount of this nation’s history. This cemetery is the United State’s most treasured burial ground. The Arlington National Cemetery is home to more than 285,000 honored dead. Our Family visited the Cemetery as part of our Family vacations several times over the years.  On our first…

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The White House Washington DC

The White House Washington DC - a visit to the president's house

Visiting The President’s Home – The White House Washington DC The White House Washington DC is the home and workplace of the President of the United States of America. It is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. It has been blown up several times and visited by creatures from outer space – in the movies, that…

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US Capitol Washington DC – Where the US Congress and Senate Meet

The US Capitol Washington DC is where the US legislature convenes, it also houses working offices and showcases a collection of American art

At least once in an American’s life, a visit to the very heart of the nation’s democracy should be experienced. A trip to the US Capitol Washington DC is an interesting way to learn.  The US Capitol is not only a place where the US legislature convenes.  It also houses working offices and showcases an…

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National Archives Washington DC – See Historical United States Documents

The National Archives Washington DC stores and displays many douments and military records of importance to United States history.

The National Archives Washington DC is a great visit to view all of the Nation’s Historical Documents, and re-live moments in History. Our Children really enjoyed our visit to the National Archives in Washington DC.  Our visit was prompted by the movie ‘National Treasure’.  This helped to spur the interest from the children – of…

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