Monthly Archives: January 2012

Washington Post’s Free and Easy

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

This week’s Free and Easy list includes one museum event, at the National Portrait Gallery on Saturday, February 4. And this week I’d like to wish everyone a happy Puppy Bowl Sunday! Please party safely.

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Ends and Beginnings

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

It is time for Weekly Museum Visits Part Two to come to an end. I am about to begin a second part-time job as a Museum Aide and Program Aide at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, Historic Alexandria History … Continue reading →

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Hanging Out at Hirshhorn’s ARTLAB +

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

The first morning of my spring semester internship at the National Postal Museum, in January 2010, I was whisked off along with my supervisor to a meeting about a possible pair of digital learning centers to be built at two … Continue reading →

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Week 21: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

Memorial project mission: To commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by leading a collaborative funding, design, and construction process in the creation of a memorial to honor his national and international contributions to world peace … Continue reading →

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Week 20: Meridian International Center

Posted on January 15, 2012 by

From the exhibit flier: Meridian International Center’s mission is to strengthen international understanding and serve as a center of innovation for engaging the public sector, private sector and diplomatic community in an exchange of people, ideas and culture. Meridian’s website … Continue reading →

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Laura’s Family Visits the Newseum

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

During the week between Christmas and New Year’s, my parents, sister, and uncle came to the Newseum. (I was working that day and I had the pleasure of checking their coats.) They spent several hours at the Newseum and, as … Continue reading →

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Week 19: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Posted on January 7, 2012 by

Mission: The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, a Catholic church dedicated to the patroness of our nation, is a place of worship, pilgrimage, evangelization and reconciliation. It offers visitors the occasion for a deepening conversion, a … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

I wanted to do a second post looking back on 2011, and in doing so, wish my readers a Happy 2012. Since my 12/26/11 “Happy Holidays” post, I have found a few more pages I’d like to share, as well … Continue reading →

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Week 18: Pope John Paul II Cultural Center

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

From the website: The Pope John Paul II Cultural Foundation is dedicated to promoting the living legacy of Pope John Paul II. Established by Cardinal Adam Maida in 1989, the Foundation has been located at the 130,000-square foot Cultural Center … Continue reading →

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