Monthly Archives: September 2016

Daughters of the American Revolution Museum The Daughters of the American Revolution has been an integral part of American history, and history keeping, since 1890. Today this women’s service organization is dedicated to historical preservation, education, patriotism, and honoring the patriots of the Revolutionary War, a list of values that can also be seen at…

Historic Homes Tour While in D.C you and your group should definitely save a little extra time to see any of the many historic homes dotting the city, several of them providing additional cultural, ecological, or architectural knowledge as well. There are so many throughout, it may be hard to choose just a few or…

National Museum of Women in the Arts Welcome to the National Museum of Women in the Arts, the only major museum in the world that is solely dedicated to women’s achievements in visual, literary, and performing arts. Located along New York Avenue Northwest in Washington D.C, this gorgeous federal-era building hosts regular special exhibits, lectures,…

Southwest Waterfront [caption id="attachment_25617" align="alignright" width="425"] Southwest Waterfront DC Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] There will be no better way to end your night than with a scenic dinner in the diverse neighborhood of D.C’s Southwest Waterfront. This 47-acre riverfront community is the smallest of the 4 main quadrants in D.C, though it holds several largely popular…

[caption id="attachment_38878" align="alignright" width="425"] Sign giving directions to landmarks in Washington, D.C., USA.[/caption] Rock Creek Park Welcome to Rock Creek Park, the large urban park setting that bisects most of the area within Northwest Washington D.C. This park was first established in 1890 by an Act of Congress, then designed by famous architectural brothers Frederick…

United States National Arboretum [caption id="attachment_38958" align="alignright" width="425"] National Arboretum courtesy of washington.org[/caption] It’s time to put those camera skills to the test as you and your group head to one of the most beautiful, and budget-friendly (IT’S FREE), attractions in all of Washington D.C, the United States National Arboretum. An arboretum is a living…

Navy Yard The Navy Yard, also known as Near Southeast, is a historic DC neighborhood located on the Anacostia River that provides great educational, cultural, and even culinary opportunities for you and your entire group. This entire area is a total of 339 acres, holding a solid population of about 3,000 and welcoming many more…

U Street [caption id="attachment_38917" align="alignright" width="425"] U Street sunset courtesy of washington.org[/caption]  ‘The part of the city that never sleeps’ awaits you next, as you and your group head to Northwest Washington D.C and explore one of the most culturally and history-filled neighborhoods, U Street. This 9-block stretch of commercial and residential district holds countless…

[caption id="attachment_20008" align="alignright" width="425"] Washington DC Photography Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Washington Photo Safari One of the lesser-known tours around Washington D.C that we think is actually one of the most fun, and most unique, options for groups is the Washington Photo Safari. This fun tour is a travel photographer’s dream, known today as ‘one of…