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WASHINGTON, D.C.— Walking down the path that runs parallel to the polished black granite wall that is the heart of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, there exists an angle about half way down where it is hard not to notice that one wing of the wall points directly at the toweringRead More…

WASHINGTON D.C. – John Brown of California can see a reflection of his younger self in his son and grandson. For Brown, the faces of his offspring represent a moment in time during Brown’s life. Essentially he sees three generations of the same man separated only by time. The facesRead More…

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The last time you visited a planetarium was most likely your first time visiting a planetarium. You probably enjoyed it either because like many grade school students on field-trips to the local museum, you were attracted to shiny lights, or because it was the perfect ambiance for aRead More…

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Just northwest of metropolitan Washington D.C., lies a 1,200 acre environmental refuge where the bustling and booming city soundtrack is quieted to little more than a dull roar. On an early spring day, the air is a bitter 45 degrees and overcast— hardly desirable weather for outdoor activity.Read More…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dozens of student groups stood in front of Ford’s Theatre on NW Tenth Street in downtown Washington in frigid 40-something degree spring weather just as 1,500 theater-goers did 142 years ago. As they entered the front doors, some were directed to the seats on the main level,Read More…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nestled in the heart of the Anacostia Historic District lies the infrequently visited home of one of the most important Americans in U.S. history. The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site at Cedar Hill, may not be high on the list of “Things to Do” for most ofRead More…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Beautifully adorned Japanese princesses, larger-than-life Chinese guardians and a bejeweled Indian creature that is part-man and part-elephant can be found within walking distance of the White House and Washington Monument. Who are these exotic figures? The exterior view of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (Photo by LaurenRead More…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Conservative, traditional, contemporary and Victorian — which doesn’t belong? Just like finding the misplaced word from a list is how Smithsonian Artist Research Fellow Terence Gower views the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden against the background of the entire National Mall. The front of the Hirshhorn MuseumRead More…

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The nation’s capitol promises pristine malls, an abundance of museums and even a chance to see the presidential dog getting thrown a toy by the president himself. For those people that think they have seen every tourist site in Washington, think again. If you have ever wondered why MonetRead More…

WASHINGTON, D.C.— This city, with its series of circular roads, might have been, for the international tourist, or American on his pilgrimage to the nation’s capitol, difficult to navigate were it not for the Washington Monument. The white marble, obelisk beacon in the center of the National Mall between theRead More…

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The cool, dark and rough surface glides under the little boy’s small hand. As his hand runs over each little crevice, his eyes begin to glisten with wonder as he stares at the foreign object. “Look Daddy! I’m touching the Moon! I told you I could be anRead More…