The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) begins with its unique architecture! It looks like a hand-woven headdress or stack of baskets. It was actually inspired by the three-tiered crowns used in Yoruban art from West Africa. The entire structure is wrapped in an ornamental bronze-colored metal lattice that lets in… Continue reading DC-2: National Museum of African American History and Culture
Month: October 2022
DC Day 1-b: Smithsonian American History Museum
Leaving the Holocaust Museum I knew we needed something more fun for the remainder of the day. We went to the American History Museum. While not all American History is “fun”, this museum had some fun, nostalgic displays. I love the above picture of 4 former US Presidents together. A time when they respected their… Continue reading DC Day 1-b: Smithsonian American History Museum
DC – Day 1: Smithsonian Holocaust Museum
The train system was easy peasy to use. We usually used the Archives/Navy Memorial stop to and from the College Park, Maryland Metro Station. There is a red Circulator bus that routinely runs a “loop route” (one direction only) around the National Mall and out to the monument areas and Union Station. Cost $1, although… Continue reading DC – Day 1: Smithsonian Holocaust Museum