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Monthly Archives: March 2011
Take me out to the ballpark…for Opening Day!
Take me out to the ballgame Take me out to the crowd… No doubt those beloved lyrics will be filling stadiums across America today as teams face off on Opening Day. Since the beginning of an organized, professional baseball league, … Keep reading …
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Cherry Blossoms in Bloom!
Around the country—and around the world—delicate pink blossoms are bursting among the often still-bare landscapes. And if the pink petals aren’t in full bloom yet, pale green buds allude to the coming cascades of flowers. Yes, it’s the beginning of … Keep reading …
Posted in Washington, D.C.
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American Landmarks Every Kid Should See Before 15
“Heated debate, weeks of research, and years of experience,” have produced the 15 American sites young people should see before their 15th birthdays, CNN reports. The sites were chosen because they are fun, educational and “especially magical through the eyes … Keep reading …
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Luck of the Irish
Though many are filled with Irish pride on St. Patrick’s Day, you certainly don’t have to have ancestors from the Emerald Isle to enjoy the many parades and festivities that are celebrated throughout the world. Many American cities take … Keep reading …
James Madison and the Freedom of Information
James Madison. Waist length, seated. Copy of painting by Gilbert Stuart., 1935 – 1939, National Archives Today is the anniversary James Madison’s birthday. You may recall, Madison was the fourth president of the U.S., a significant contributor to the writing … Keep reading …
Posted in History, Holidays, Museums, Tours
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Last American WWI veteran laid to rest today at Arlington
The last American World War I veteran will be laid to rest today at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. Frank W. Buckles swore to Army recruiters that he was old enough to enlist in 1917 though he had … Keep reading …
Posted in History, Washington, D.C.
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Smithsonian Student Travel’s Golden Boarding Pass
Last season at Smithsonian Student Travel we held our second Golden Boarding Pass contest and Jared Schweitzer, a history teacher from California, was our grand prize winner. The grand prize for the Golden Boarding Pass is a free trip for … Keep reading …
Posted in History, Tours, Travel, Washington, D.C.
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Celebrating Women—Our History is Our Strength
Today is the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day! Celebrated in over 70 countries around the world, the day is a time to remember and promote the social, political and economic progress of women across nations and foster the end … Keep reading …
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Revamp for good, ol’ Uncle Beazley
He’s a capital favorite—that life-sized, fiberglass triceratops that has called the National Zoo, the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum and the National Museum of Natural History home. Most recently he’s been tranquilly nestled amid the foliage of the “dinosaur garden” near Lemur … Keep reading …
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