Posts Tagged ‘monuments’

The Lincoln Memorial Washington DC is a magnificent monument.  I cannot explain the look of awe on the faces of my children when they first saw this monument.  The size alone is intimidating. I think that we just stood there gawking at the monument for a long time. My son actually said, was President Lincoln…

Planning a kid friendly vacation can be full of fun and excitement. One thing that  to remember is that touring historical places with kids is as important as having fun. Historical places such as the Jefferson Memorial will not only open the eyes of children to history, but the beauty of architecture. If you plan to…

The Washington Monument was built in honor of the first president of the United States of America, George Washington. The tour is free, but does require a ticket.  Be sure to go early in the morning to pick up the free tickets… then return for your tour time. History of the Washington Monument The monument was…

One of the first things that I think of when I think of Washington is the Washington DC Monuments.  They are a part of our history, our heritage…. no trip to Washington is complete without visiting these historic sites. There is nothing like the view from the Lincoln Memorial, past the Reflecting Pool to the…