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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Historic Savage Mill
Located on the falls of the Patuxent River near the planned community of Columbia, the Historic Savage Mill is a quick drive from both Baltimore and Washington, DC. Its latest incarnation – a maze of antique stores, gift shops and restaurants – is a 21st century monument to 19th century industrial America. Continue reading
Hand-rolled Cigars, Hooch and Horse Racing
By now most New Year’s Resolutions have gone by the wayside, and old habits are back with a vengeance. Why not embrace your inner badass with a tour of some of the finest vices our region has to offer?
Abraham Lincoln observed that, “… folks who have no vices have very few virtues.” So in the interest of improving my character, I headed out to historic Leesburg and wild and wonderful West Virginia last weekend with some of my favorite people. Continue reading
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
On a still, gray day in February I visited the MLK Memorial, along with dozens of people of varying age, race and country of origin. I thought of the diverse lives surrounding me, taking note of the peaceful faces of my fellow sightseers. Even those on a whirlwind tour of the Mall slowed down in MLK’s presence to consider the moment in time. Continue reading
Alexandria Celebrates Its Favorite Son
Alexandria’s cobblestone streets were once George Washington’s stomping ground. Visit Old Town this month, walk in Washington’s footsteps and learn more about the life of our first president when he went off the plantation. Continue reading
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Tagged Alexandria, Birthnight Ball, Carlyle House Historic Park, day trip, Freemasons, Gadsby’s Tavern, George Washington, George Washington Masonic Memorial, Masonic Temple, metro DC area, Mid-Atlantic, Northern Virginia, Potomac River, sightseeing, Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Shop, Virginia
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