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US Park Patrol Horse Stables & Education Center
National Mall, DC, May 2026 John and I have been to the National Mall many times over the years. Because of construction, we walked a different path, and we saw the horse stable for the first time. The stables had 3 horses out front. One was named Cleo. The horses within the mounted service usually…
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Daughters of the Revolution (DAR)
National Mall, Washington DC, May 2026 I learned about the Daughters of Revolution (DAR) a couple weeks ago while visiting Sandy. Daughters of the Revolution is a collection of women who can prove lineal decent to a patriot who aided in achieving American independence. These women have formed an association that does philanthropic work and…
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Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center (5/5)
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Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center (4/5)
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Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center (3/5)
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Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center (2/5)
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Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center (1/5)
Chantilly, VA, May 2026 The Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center is a part of the Smithsonian Institute National Air and Space Museum. (You can find more information here.) The facility has many attractions, including two hangars with over 200 aircraft and spacecraft, an IMAX theatre, gift shop, (only slightly over-priced) restaurant, flight simulators, viewing tower, and…
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Daytime Ferry Ride
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Evening Ferry Ride
Surry County, VA, May 2026 The James River runs south and separates the eastern cities of Virginia cities, such as Jamestown, Williamsburg, etc. from the main land. This means that you either have to cross a bridge, use a tunnel, or take a ferry. I’ve been told by multiple family members that all can be…
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Family visit at Jessica & Kevin’s House