This was the year for my bi-annual DC trip with students. I brought a small-ish group, but they were wonderful! Mom came along as a chaperone and hadn't been since 1972 so it was wonderful to watch her see it anew!
Ann lives in DC now and met up with us for a bit of touring on Monday. Here we are at the Star Spangled Banner exhibit in the American History Smithsonian.
The Great Auk statue (KBowl nerds for life!) at the Smithsonian Castle.
The sun shone most days, but the temps were definitely chilly. Evidence of the tough winter was abundant and buds and trees were slow to show signs of life.
In Arlington, we had the privilege to see the motorcade for the President of Afghanistan pass after he lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown. We witnessed a powerfully loud 21 cannon salute and then the kids got to meet and pose with members of the Honor Guard. It was a highlight for many of them.
Here are the chaperones at the Capitol.
Mom at Jefferson's library in the Library of Congress - always a favorite stop!
Here's the whole crew on the steps of the Supreme Court. We got to go in - which was a first for me - and it was lovely!
Always an Alice Paul geek...
I had a great trip and loved having Mom along!
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