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The United States Capitol Buidling is one of the most impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. Housing the meeting chambers for the Senate and the House of Representatives for almost two centuries. Construction on the building was begun in 1793, it has been burnt, rebuilt, extended, and restored since its initial construction.
The tickets are free but given on a first come first serve basis beginning at 9 am. You can also obtain the Senate or House gallery passes by calling or writing to your Senator or Representative's office. Leave a Comment Address: East Capitol Street and 1st Street NWPhone: (202) 225-6827Directions: Metro: Capitol South, Union Station
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The largest air and space museum complex in the world, it is also the most visited museum in the world. This museum is a fantastic place to bring the little ones. Not only do the kids but grown ups as well, will enjoy the different types of planes, ballons, capsules and rockets on display here. Be mindful that because of the sheer size of the displays and the visitors, this museum is always crowded.
Watch the IMAX movie which is a great way to have an idea about air and space travel.
Just like many of the other museums here in DC, this one is also free. Leave a Comment Address: 7th and Independence Ave, SWPhone: (202) 357-1400Directions: Metro Stops: Smithsonian abd L'Enfant PlazaWebsite: http://www.nasm.si.edu/
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The National Musuem of American History houses one of the most important and symbolic symbols of the United States. The "Star Spangled Banner", the flag that inspired our National Anthem. The Flag is displayed in all its glory, and major restoration and preservation has been undertaken on the flag.
Along with the Star Spangled Banner are major works of American History and the people who have helped shape our country. One of the exhibits I enjoyed most is of our "sports" icons. Muhammad Ali is one of my favorite atheletes (I love boxing) and a wax statue along with some of his original boxing memoriabilia is displayed.
There is a gallery dedicated to the "women of washington", china from the White House and its many Presidents, Civil War memoriablia and much more. I was able to explore a fraction of this musuem the last time I was here.
Like all the SI musuems in D.C., this one is also free.
PLEASE NOTE - "To prepare for the transformation, the museum will begin closing some of its exhibition galleries spring and summer of 2006, and the full museum will close to the public as of September 5. (Labor Day, September 4, will be the last day to visit the museum.) Construction will begin in the fall of 2006 and the museum is scheduled to reopen by fall 2008." Leave a Comment
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 Washington Monument by deecat
Having gone to college at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Illinois, where the area is known as Little Egypt, the school mascot is the Egyptian Saluki Dog, and the school year book is called the Obelisk, I have become fascinated with Egyptian culture. So, anytime that I see an Obelisk-like structure, I'm attracted to it...the Washington Monument is no exception.
Fashioned after the obelisks of ancient Egypt, the Washington Monument, a memorial to our founding father, George Washington, soars 555 feet above the Capitol skyline. It is one of the tallest free-standing masonry constructions in the world! This impressive white marble monument took 50 years to complete because of fundraising problems, the Civil War, and political in-fighting. If you look closely, you'll be able to see two different shades of white color in the marble due to the delay.
A fast elevator literally "whisks" (72 seconds) people to the top for a breathtaking view of DC, Maryland, and Viriginia. Once, you could walk the 800+ steps; that is now forbidden.
Starting in 1998 and finishing in 2,000, the Washington Monument was renovated by repairing the exterior masonry and mortar, refurbishing the elevator, installing a new climate-controll system, and polishing the 193 carved commemorative stones (gifts from the 50 states, foreign countries, and various organizations as well as individuals. The most impressive stone was given by Alaska, and it is solid Jade!)
Free tickets are available at the Kiosk on 15th Street.
Open:
April 1 to Labor Day
Daily: 8:00 am-11:45 pm
Labor Day-March 31
Daily: 9:00 am-4:45 pm
Note: photograph from brochure because mine did not turn out5s* Leave a Comment Address: Constitution Avenue & 15th StreetPhone: (202) 426 - 6841Directions: Metro stop: SmithsonianWebsite: http://www.nps.gov/wamo
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 monument in the Capitol
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This monument is of Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Lucretia Mott, who all worked hard to win basic rights for women in America. Leave a Comment Address: East Capitol Street and 1st Street NWPhone: (202) 225-6827Directions: Metro: Capitol South, Union Station
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 Koren Memorial by tpangelinanLeave a Comment Address: Independence AvenuePhone: (202) 619 7222Directions: Facing towards the Lincoln Memorial, the Koren Memorial is to the left of the reflecting pool.Website: http://www.nps.gov/kwvm
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 Front facade of the SI Museum
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You could spend a full day visiting, one, two or as many musuems as you wish. This particular museum houses over 124 million artifacts, and only a fraction are on display.
You can find artifacts from many cultures from all over the world. From fossils to land and see creatures, plants, and the all famous HOPE DIAMOND. Leave a Comment Address: 10th Street and Constitution Ave., NWPhone: 202-357-2700Directions: Metro Stop: Federal TriangleWebsite: http://www.mnh.si.edu/
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Of the many memorials and monuments in all of D.C., the Lincoln Memorial is the one that stands out the most for me. During my studying years in middle and high schools, Mr. Lincoln (along with G. Washington) were the most important president of our time.
The memorial, a statue of Abraham Lincoln is located in a Greek style temple with 36 doric columns. Each of these columns represents the states of the Union.
As you approach the memorial you are greated with a set of steps that will lead you inside the building. Sitting in the center of the building is the statue of Lincoln bigger than life. Lincoln's second inagural speach along with the Gettysburg address are inscribed on the inside of the building.
Exiting the Lincoln Memorial you will have a fantastic view of the pool along with Washington Momument. Leave a Comment Address: 23rd Street, NWPhone: (202) 426-6841Directions: Located at the western end of the National Mall, facing the Reflecting Pool, the Washington Monument, and Capitol Hill.Website: http://www.nps.gov/linc/
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 US Holocaust Memorial Museum by deecat
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is both a study center for issues related to the Holocaust & a national memorial for the millions murdered by the World War II Nazi government.
You should realize that this museum is solemn & respectful as well as engrossing & informative.
In 1993, this museum opened to document & bear witness to the Third Reich's systematic persecution & murder of 6,000,000 Jews & other "undesirables". To experience this museum is to experience a range of dramatic emotions from sadness to anger. It's also an interactive museum. The photographs, artifacts, letters, & video monitors contain graphic & disturbing images.
The poignant exhibit for children called Daniel's Story is about an 8-year-old Jewish boy from 1930s Germany. It's quite "moving".
On the 3rd floor, there are several permanent exhibits devoted to the Final Solution. I was impressed by the boxcar used to carry thousands of prisoners to the gas chambers.
The Hall of Remembrance has an eternal flame in honor of the victims & is located in the Central Atrium.
The Children's Wall incorporates 6,000 colorful tiles painted by U.S. children & is dedicated to the 1.5 million children murdered by the Nazis.
When designing this museum, they made it claustrophobic in spots to give the visitor an experience similar to what Holocaust victims experienced.
When we entered the museum, we were given an Identity Card with the name & history of a Holocaust victim, & we could update the card at computer terminals, & at the end, we learned the fate of our person.
Of all the things I saw in Washington DC, this museum still haunts me.
Time passes required for Permanent Exhibit. Same-day passes are available at the Pass Desk. Advance passes can be reserved through Tickets.com (800)400-9373.
When we were there, this was not necessary, but it's become so popular, these restrictions were necessary. Leave a Comment Address: 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SWPhone: (202) 488-0400Directions: Metro Stop: Smithsonian The museum is 1 block from the station.Website: http://www.ushmm.org
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