Posts by Angie Velasquez
Mary 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,…
Museum 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.…
National 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…
Pentagon
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…
Ford’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…
Union 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…
The Petersen House
Seemingly a normal 19th century red brick rowhouse, the Petersen House holds a darker, more unfortunate history. On April 15, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln died in a…
L’Enfant Plaza
Located in the heart of busy Washington, D.C. only minutes away from the Smithsonian is the state-of-the-art retail and office complex of L’Enfant Plaza. This is the…
National Cryptologic Museum
Located adjacent to the NSA headquarters, the National Cryptologic Museum is the National Security Agency’s open hand to the public, dedicated to showing and educating…
National Law Enforcement Museum
National Law Enforcement Museum Don’t just see it, experience it. The new National Law Enforcement Museum gives you a “walk in the shoes” experience of what it’s like to…
Surratt House Museum
Surratt House Museum After the gruesome Civil War had ended and an unsuspecting President Lincoln was assassinated while he sat watching a play, an allegedly innocent…
9 Coolest Underwater Attractions
Under the water lies mystery and discovery for experienced and beginning divers alike. If you are planning a student trip this summer or are curious about where to go on…
