National Postal Museum – Systems at Work
A mail carriage in the 1800s The National Postal Museum has been on my list of places to see since we first moved to DC. Despite the fact that it is across the street from Union Station and I have walked by…
Family History
Have you ever wondered where you come from? What were your ancestors like? Where did they live? What did they do for a living? Where did they migrate to? Do you have things in common with them? Were you named after one…
Harpers Ferry, WV
” Almost heaven. West Virginia.” ~ John Denver I agree wholeheartedly with Denver. He could not have described it more accurately. Harpers Ferry Road leading up to the town of Harpers Ferry was gorgeous and green, with lush, wooded terrain on both…
Natural History Museum – Prehistoric & Ocean Life
I love visiting the Smithsonian museums. They have the most interesting exhibits and one can spend quite a lot of time there, perusing these items, and losing track of time. One such exhibit was the Ocean and Prehistoric Life exhibit that included…
Natural History Museum – Gems & Geology
The first time I went to the Natural History Museum was to see the Hope Diamond. And it did not disappoint. This time, Adam and Jessica wanted to go to the same place to see the same thing. Only, Adam, an engineer…
The Petersen House
It was a good thing, in a way, that the Fords Theater Museum was closed due to a show, or else, I would never have thought about crossing the street and walking through the Petersen house—the house where Abraham Lincoln died. The…
