Archive for May 2015
Field Trip Ideas for 6th Graders
Choosing an educational field trip destination can be a difficult task, but not to worry. Based on the general curriculum of most middle schools in the country, here are some ideas on where to take your 6th-grade class. American History The foundation and evolution of our great nation is an especially important subject for middle…
Read MoreHoward University
Howard University Since its inception in 1867, Howard University has been leading research and historically nonsectarian university. The university is renowned for its continuing support and work in breaking down barriers to abolish inequality in race, social, political, and economic circumstances. The red brick colonial-style buildings evoke the aesthetic sense of a continuing fight for…
Read MoreLincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial This classic Greek style monument was built to honor the Great Emancipator, Abraham Lincoln. The 16th president is perhaps best known for his striking appearance, command of speech during the famous Gettysburg Address, and his act of emancipating the slaves during the Civil War. The Lincoln Memorial and surrounding grounds were created to…
Read MoreNational Law Enforcement Memorial
National Law Enforcement Memorial Dedicated in October 1991, the Law Enforcement Memorial honors the fallen officers who died in the line of duty. Located in Judiciary Square, the Law Enforcement Memorial is a lasting legacy to those who gave their lives in service to their country and communities. More than 20,000 names of federal, state,…
Read MoreMary Mcleod Bethune Statue
Mary Mcleod Bethune Statue Mary Mcleod Bethune was one of the country’s finest and most accomplished citizens, working in her time as an educator, presidential advisor, Civil Rights activist, politician, and a leader of men. A statue in her honor was erected in July of 1974 in Lincoln Park, the largest park in Capitol Hill,…
Read MoreBest Educational Trips for Kids
When on vacation, there are plenty of opportunities to make the most meager of attractions into a learning experience. However, if you’re on the hunt for a trip that masks learning in excitement, education in adventure, then you’ve come to the right place. Here are a few that we found to meet those requirements as…
Read MoreBest Times to Visit Walt Disney World
As we head into the summer vacation season many of you might be scratching your heads at when to go to Disney World. Possibly the most visited destination in the country and certainly the most popular theme park in the world, Disney World attracts over 50,000,000 visitors every year. This causes a number of fluctuating…
Read MoreMuseum at Eldridge Street
Museum at Eldridge Street The Eldridge Street Synagogue was built in 1887 to accommodate the more than two million new Jewish New Yorkers that immigrated to the U.S. through Ellis Island. The synagogue and museum are located on Eldridge Street, just off of East Broadway and is centrally located to Manhattan’s exciting attractions. The synagogue…
Read MoreNational Mall
National Mall Millions of visitors start their Washington, D.C. tours at the National Mall every year. This two-mile stretch of land between the U.S. Capitol Building and the Lincoln Memorial is a beautiful, historic, tree-lined avenue where Americans gather for both fun and politics. This is the historic site where the Reverend Martin Luther King,…
Read MorePentagon
Known for its unusual and iconic five-sided shape, the Pentagon is the country’s headquarters of the Department of Defense. Since 1976, tours have been given to allow the public an inside look into where thousands of individuals work to make our country safe and learn the history behind their mission. The building was created, amazingly,…
Read MoreFord’s Theatre
Ford’s Theatre On a night of joy after the end of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln was mortally wounded by John Wilkes Booth as he watched a play at Ford’s Theatre. Closed for over a hundred years after the assassination, Ford’s Theatre reopened in 1968 as both a historic landmark and a working theater.…
Read MoreUnion Market
Taking farmers markets to a new level, Union Market is a vibrant D.C. institution of food and artisanal culture. This gourmet food hall and market has been consistently rated one of the top five food halls in the United States by Bon Apetit magazine. The market space includes nearly a hundred artisans and food related…
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