Today’s the day! As of 1pm today, following this morning’s ceremony, the Washington Monument has re-opened. And it’s about time. It closed August 23, 2011 after the 5.8-magnitude earthquake that shook up the city left it cracked in several places. Then, two weeks after the…
One of the observations our tour guests often make is how many dogs they see while on our walking tours. It is absolutely true that dogs are among the most enthusiastic lovers of DC, particularly the vast, lush lawns of the National Mall. In fact,…
Washington is best known for its columned, neatly-proportioned neoclassical buildings. Indeed, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson thought that ancient Greek and Roman architecture was best suited for America’s capital. What better way to help legitimize a young and vulnerable nation than to use the classical…