Search
-
Recent Posts
Top Posts & Pages
Calendar
Archives
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
Tag Archives: weekly museum visit
Week 29: Library of Congress (Madison Building)
Library mission: The Library’s mission is to support the Congress in fulfilling its constitutional duties and to further the progress of knowledge and creativity for the benefit of the American people. With paralegal classes less than one week away, it … Continue reading
Week 28: O Street Mansion
Foundation mission: O Street Museum Foundation is dedicated to serving cultural, scientific and educational needs, with a focus on the creative process. We believe that creative expression through all forms of art and scientific discovery is the definition of hope. … Continue reading
Posted in Weekly Museum Visits Part III
Tagged DC, O Street Mansion, weekly museum visit
Leave a comment
Week 27: Octagon
American Institute of Architects goal: With nearly 300 state and local chapters, the AIA serves as the voice of the architecture profession and the resource for our members in service to society. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) maintains the … Continue reading
Posted in Weekly Museum Visits Part III
Tagged article, DC, historic house museum, museum, national park, Octagon, weekly museum visit
Leave a comment
Week 26: Congressional Cemetery
Organization mission: The mission of the Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery is to serve the community as an active burial ground and conserve the physical artifacts, buildings, and infrastructure of the cemetery; to celebrate the American heritage … Continue reading
Week 25: Ellicott City Fire Station, Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park, and Isaac Log Cabin
Howard County Recreation and Parks mission: To responsibly manage natural resources; provide excellent parks, facilities, and recreation opportunities for the community; and ensure the highest quality of life for current and future generations. Today in 1788, Maryland became the seventh … Continue reading
Week 24: Bladensburg Waterfront Park
Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation Mission:In partnership with our citizens, the Department of Parks and Recreation provides comprehensive park and recreation programs, facilities, and services which respond to changing needs within our communities. We strive to preserve, … Continue reading
Week 23: Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington
Community center mission: We create a welcoming and inclusive environment, connecting the people of our Jewish community with each other, Israel, and the broader community. We inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to enhance their social, physical, intellectual and … Continue reading
Week 22: Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle
Cathedral mission: We, the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle, Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Washington, are a diverse and multi-cultural parish in our nation’s capital under the care of our Archbishop. Although the Cathedral of Saint … Continue reading
Week 21: Peirce Mill
From the website: Peirce Mill was built in the 1820′s, and operated commercially until 1897. The United States Government acquired the mill as part of Rock Creek in 1892. Peirce Mill has recently been refurbished and operates on special occasions. … Continue reading
Week 20: Voice of America
From the website: The Voice of America (VOA), a dynamic multimedia broadcaster funded by the U.S. Government, broadcasts accurate, balanced, and comprehensive news and information to an international audience. The headquarters of Voice of America offer visitor tours that contain … Continue reading
Posted in Articles and Books, Weekly Museum Visits Part III
Tagged article, DC, Voice of America, weekly museum visit
Leave a comment
