Side Trips (or If We Stayed Home, I Might Have to Clean the House)

Really, "hallowed ground" surrounds us from all directions!  70 miles from our nation's capital, we feel fortunate to live in a 4-state region (West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania) so rich in history and culture. The history of this region dates back to colonial times.  Nine Presidents had homes within easy driving distance.   There are ample opportunities to learn about battles fought on American soil (French & Indian, American Revolution, War of 1812, Civil War).  We have our admirable National Park Service doing an impressive job maintaining these historical sites.

Places mentioned in this post have historical significance, but were not part of The Hallowed Ground tour.
 

1. Saturday Jan 28, 2012. Ford's Theatre, Washington DC.  Spent the day in Washington DC. We attended a presentation of Necessary Sacrifices at Ford's Theatre . Eddie and I met David Selby (ex-Quentin, Dark Shadows), who starred in the role of Abraham Lincoln. We had a delicious, yet somewhat pricey lunch at Hard Rock Cafe on E Street NW.
I'm getting better-- I didn't get lost coming home from the Metro--  Great Day!

 "This nation cannot excel half-equal and half-unequal. To accept that would be merely to remove our shackles from our legs, clean and polish them, and put them right back on. This work must be done, and done forever."   -Frederick Douglass in Necessary Sacrifices.

Below, you see Eddie and D. Selby, the President's Box, and a shot from Necessary Sacrifices. (Read the preview from the Washington Examiner)