District of Columbia
- Visited: Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument
- Not yet: Constitution Gardens
- Visited: Ford's Theatre National Historic Site
- Visited: Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial
- Visited: Frederick Douglas National Historic Site
- Visited: Korean War Veterans Memorial
- Visited: Lincoln Memorial
- Not yet: Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove
- Visited: Martin Luther King Jr Memorial
- Visited: Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
- Not yet: National Capital Parks - East
- Visited: National Mall and Memorial Parks
- Not yet: Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site
- Not yet: Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
- Visited: President's Park/White House
- Not yet: Rock Creek Park
- Not yet: Theodore Roosevelt Island
- Visited: Thomas Jefferson Memorial
- Visited: Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- Visited: Washington Monument
- Not yet: World War II Memorial
- Visited: Jefferson Memorial
Recent Posts
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
Tucked within the historic streets of Washington, DC, is the home of Mary McLeod Bethune. Surrounded by the grandeur of the nation’s capital, her home stands as a reminder of leadership education and social change. Born in 1875 to formerly enslaved parents in South Carolina, Bethune rose from poverty to become an educator, advisor to presidents, […]
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The Vietnam War was a formative time in Marty and my coming of age and a defining moment for our generation. It was impossible to grow up during that era without feeling the tension, uncertainty, protests, and deep emotions that surrounded the conflict. Visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is an emotional experience. Rather than towering statues or […]
White House and President’s Park
Standing outside the White House, this photo captures more than just a family visit, it preserves a moment from a very different era in American history. At that time, touring the White House felt more personal and accessible. We could move through many of the historic rooms on a relaxed private tour, experiencing the residence of the […]
Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial
The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is like walking directly into the life and legacy of Franklin D. Roosevelt. It doesn’t just honor a moment in history, it unfolds his story, step by step, through the challenges, leadership, and resilience that defined his presidency. Designed by landscape architect Lawrence Halprin, the memorial was commissioned by Congress in 1955, […]
Jefferson Memorial
Here we are standing before the Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. Set along the edge of the Tidal Basin, this memorial has a sense of balance, symmetry and quiet strength. It is both elegant and deeply reflective of the man it honors. The design of the memorial draws from classical Roman architecture, inspired by the […]
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial
The sheer size of the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial communicates the significance we give to this man’s life. He was a giant among men, and the artist captured that truth in the scale and presence of the monument itself. Marty and I visited this soon after it was completed and I remember how striking […]
Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site
At the Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site in Washington, history is held within this very small space. Across the street is the Petersen House, where President Abraham Lincolnd was carried after being shot at Ford’s Theatre on the evening of April 14, 1865. In this modest room surrounded by members of his family and cabinet, […]
National Mall and Washington Monument
For someone who loves monuments, there is one city in the United States that stands above all others: Washington, D.C. Across this carefully designed landscape stand some of the nation’s most significant memorials, each telling part of the American story. One of the most striking views in the city is standing along the National Mall with […]
Korean War Veteran’s Memorial
In Washington, D.C., the nation’s story unfolds across sweeping lawn and reflecting pools, carved into marble, bronze and stone. Each memorial is scattered through the city’s landscape translated into physical form by artists tasked with shaping our memory. Among the most moving memorials is the Korean War Veterans Memorial. This memorial does not soar skyward but meets […]
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The monuments around Washington, D.C. are all designed with purpose, each capturing a person, a war, or an event worthy of being remembered in our nation’s capital. None is more captivating than the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The memorial was authorized by Congress in 1980 and signed into law by President Jimmy Carter on July 1 […]
Frederick Douglas National Historic Site
When we travel for business, we always hope to explore something nearby, whether it be the nature of something historic. There is something grounding about stepping outside the seminar room and into the story of a place. We look for something special, something that belongs uniquely to that area. Frederick Douglas’ home was one of those […]
Lincoln Memorial
No trip to Washington, D.C. would be complete without a stop at the Lincoln Memorial. Walking up the steps to stand near this seated Lincoln is as awe-inspiring the first time as it is every time, and from these steps, overlooking the National Mall, you get one of the greatest views in the city. The […]
