Every year, millions of people from all over the world descend on Washington DC, the Nation’s Capital, to visit the many museums, lobby congress, attend conventions, and learn about the history of our nation. There is one place that stands alone, just outside the city, a place that is quiet, somber, and moving. A place …
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Posts Categorized: Washington DC Activities
The Adams Morgan Neighborhood of Washington DC
Washington DC is divided up into many different neighborhoods, whether it be Capitol Hill, The Yards, Georgetown, Kalorama, DuPont, Columbia Heights, Capital Heights, the list could go on for a long time. Each has their own taste, cultural and feel for whatever purpose you may want to visit. One of the DC neighborhoods that stands …
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National Book Festival 2017
Book lovers, mark your calendars for September 2nd and pack your bags for Washington, DC for the 17th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival! Every year book fans from across the country gather in the nation’s capital to hear from best-selling authors, attend panels and book signings, and revel in their love of reading. This …
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4th of July in DC 2017
There’s no better place to celebrate Independence Day than here at the nation’s capital as the city will be chocked full of special celebrations. A great way to spend your Fourth of July weekend is visiting the museums and monuments in Washington, DC that tell and commemorate the history of our nation and, of course, …
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The Kalorama Neighborhood of our Washington DC B&B
Here at American Guest House, a DC Inn, we just want to share with you little about the neighborhood we call home. The Kalorama Neighborhood is located in NW Washington DC, straddled between DuPont Circle to its south and Woodley Park to its north. It also borders another well known neighborhood of the city, Adams Morgan. …
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2017 University Graduations in DC
Every spring families travel from every corner of the Earth to see their beloved student walk across the stage to “Pomp and Circumstance” as they signify their successes with the transfer of their tassel. Since Washington, DC is a university-packed city with students abound, thousands of relatives and friends flock the city this time of …
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Mount Vernon’s 2017 Wine Festival and Sunset Tours
Just outside of the beltway is a beautiful place called Mount Vernon, it was home to our first nation’s first president, George Washington and his wife, Martha Washington. There is much history to explore and many events that shaped the fabric of our nation here. Many events are still held at Mount Vernon every year, …
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Memorial Day in DC 2017
Each year we honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country by taking the Memorial Day holiday to pay tribute to our heroes. This year, on May 29th, Washington DC will have events all day throughout the city to recognize our veterans. Here at the nation’s capital we have some of …
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