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Everyone Has a Story: Abraham Lincoln (I Saw at Shaw)

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Laura

The Shaw-Howard U Metro station is near the Howard University Museum, which was one of my Weekly Museum Visits, as well as two museums I still need to visit (the National Hip-Hop Museum and Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic … Continue reading →

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Hearthstones and Weekly Museum Visits

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Laura

This post is dedicated to my friend and paralegal school classmate Mel, who has a couple blogs of her own. One of her blogs centers on 27 heart-shaped hearthstones with words printed on them; each day, she randomly chooses a … Continue reading →

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Week 29: Library of Congress (Madison Building)

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Laura

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 →

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Week 28: O Street Mansion

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Laura

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 →

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Week 27: Octagon

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Laura

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 →

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Week 26: Congressional Cemetery

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Laura

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 →

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Week 25: Ellicott City Fire Station, Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park, and Isaac Log Cabin

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Laura

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 →

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Week 24: Bladensburg Waterfront Park

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Laura

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 →

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Week 23: Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Laura

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 →

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Week 22: Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Laura

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 →

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