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The National Archives in Washington DC

May 9, 2012 – 10:10 pm

The National Archives Building is located north of the National Mall on Constitution Avenue in Washington DC at 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.  The site is accessible by the Archives/Navy Memorial metro station (yellow and green lines) which is across Pennsylvania Avenue from the Archives building.

It holds the original copies of the three main documents of the United States: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. These copies are located in what we call the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom and there is no lines to see the individual documents (visitors are allowed to walk from document to document as they wish). It also hosts a copy of the 1297 Magna Carta.  Those amazing documents are displayed to the public in the main chamber of the building.

Also the archives exhibit other important American historical documents such as the Louisiana Purchase and the Emancipation Proclamation, as well as collections of photography and other historically and culturally significant American artifacts.

Tip for visitors: all filming, photographing, and videotaping by the public in the exhibition areas are prohibited since February 25, 2010.

If you are visiting the Washington DC, and if you are looking for Washington DC inns, you may want to check our DC B&B!

Jonathan, Innkeeper
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Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC

April 28, 2012 – 10:11 pm

There are 19 Smithsonian Museums and Galleries in the Washington DC are and the National Zoological Park.  Visit any of these amazing museums on the National mall and surrounding areas in Washington DC for a breathe taking experience.  Admission is free and most areas are open year round.

  • African American History and Culture Museum
  • African Art Museum
  • Air and Space Museum
  • Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center
  • American Art Museum
  • American History Museum
  • American Indian Museum
  • American Indian Museum Heye Center
  • Anacostia Community Museum
  • Arts and Industries Building
  • Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
  • Freer Gallery of Art
  • Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
  • National Zoo
  • Natural History Museum
  • Portrait Gallery
  • Postal Museum
  • Renwick Gallery
  • Sackler Gallery
  • Smithsonian Institution Building,
    The Castle

The American Guest House Bed and Breakfast is located within walking distance to most of these locations of a quick metro ride away.  Our Washington DC Hotel is a great place for family and friends to visit our nations’ Capital be very close to all the action.  Please visit our website for more information and make sure you “Like” us on Facebook to be given last minutes deals that we offer to our friends!

Enjoy!

Jonathan, Innkeeper
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The Mary McLeod Bethune House, Washington DC

April 15, 2012 – 9:00 am

The DC townhouse at 1318 Vermont Avenue, NW which is just a few minutes away from our Washington DC Hotel, was the first headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women  . It’s where Mary McLeod Bethune (political and activist) achieved her greatest national and international… From there, Bethune and the Council spearheaded strategies and developed programs that advanced the interests of African American women and the Black community.

About the house:

The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site is open year round Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The last tour starts at 4 p.m. They are closed on Sundays and also closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Jonathan, Innkeeper
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The Newseum, Washington DC

April 8, 2012 – 8:40 pm

The Newseum serves as a showcase for news stories both old and new. The building contain several levels of galleries holding exhibits on a variety of subjects such as ”The Story of News”, the title gives a way the subject matter of this exhibit. There is an interactive news room for museum-goers to experience as well as temporary collections like the sports illustrated exhibit dedicated to the sports photographer Walter loss.

Newseum ticket prices vary according to age: the price for adult tickets are $21.95(19-64years), $17.95 for seniors (65 years plus), and $12.95 for children children(7-18years), children under 6 years old are admitted for free. They are open 7 days a week from 9am -5pm and close for few holidays.

The Newseum is located on 6th Street, NW and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. The balcony boasts a view of the US Capitol  and is adjacent to the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. The closest metro stops are the judiciary square and gallery place metro stops both on the red line.  While visiting the Newseum why not stay at our very reasonably priced Washington DC Inn which is just a 10 minutes metro/subway ride away.

Jonathan, Innkeeper
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The National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington DC

March 31, 2012 – 7:51 pm

The National Museum of Women in the Arts is located at 1250 New York Avenue, NW in Washington, DC.  The museum is accessible by Metro Center station (Blue, Red lines) which is two blocks from there and the same metro line to go to our lovely Washington DC Bed and Breakfast.

The place is the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to recognizing the contributions of women artists. It holds more than 3,000 works from the 16th century to the present. The  NMWA also has several important special collections, including silver by 18th and 19th-century Irish and English women silversmiths.

You have also the opportunity to check the NMWA Library and Research Center (LRC) which provides researchers with information about women visual artists from all time periods and nationalities. It is open to everyone: scholars, students, researchers, curators, museum professionals, and the general public. The LRC collection includes 18,500 volumes of books and exhibition catalogs, 50 periodical titles, and research files on 18,000 individual women artists.

Enjoy your visit! Jonathan, Innkeeper
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Civil War Encampment, Tudor Place, Washington DC

March 27, 2012 – 9:56 pm

The Tudor Place Historic House and Garden will be hosting a Civil War Encampment Reenactment with an authentic recreation of civil war military housing, uniforms, beverages and more.  Experience the real life feel of both confederate and union soldiers as they were 150 years ago. Our Washington DC Guest House is located only a mile away from the Tudor Place which is right down Q Street at the corner of 31st.

Event Time: Saturday, April 14, 2012
10:00 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Adult: $10; Child: $5

Enjoy!

Joseph, Innkeeper
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the Hirshhorn museum, Washington DC

March 17, 2012 – 2:16 am

Joseph Hirhhorn was a Latvian immigrant, a stockbroker and also had excellent taste in art!

This Washington DC museum  which opened in 1974 began with 4,000 paintings and 2,600 sculptures, which he donated to the Smithsonian in 1966 (world’s largest personal collection of modern art).

The third level has contemporary classics by artists like De Kooning, Man Ray and Warhol, while the second level is reserved for rotating exhibitions (check the website for schedules), and the first floor is reserved for the newest acquisitions.

The other things we love about the Hirshhorn museum are the free guided tours (daily on the hour from 12-4PM) and the art films held in the evenings in the Ring Auditorium.

Jonathan, Innkeeper
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The US Botanical Garden, Annual orchid exhibit, Washington DC

March 13, 2012 – 1:22 am

From jungle to desert to primeval paradise, the indoor gardens and galleries, step in the US Botanical Garden) which is one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America!

There is always something going on at the U.S. Botanical Garden… Right now until April 29, the Garden presents his Washington DC annual orchid exhibit features orchids from around the globe.  Admission to the exhibition is free for all ages.

The U.S. Botanical Gardens are accessible by the Federal Center metro stations, serviced by the green and orange lines. Please visit the U.S. Botanical Gardens for hours of operation when planning and if you need a place to stay, remember our Washington DC Guest House!

Jonathan, Innkeeper
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The Heurich Brew House Museum, Dupont Circle, Washington DC

March 12, 2012 – 1:28 am

Christian Heurich was a German immigrant brewer, real estate investor and philanthropist. Heurich was Washington’s second largest land owner during his time besides the US Government, and ran what was at that time, the nation’s oldest brewery until he ceased at the ripe age of 102 years. The Brewmaster’s Castle is the most well preserved late-Victorian home in the country. It is a Landmark on the National Register of Historic Places.

There is a suggested donation of $5 for admission to the Christian Heurich House Museum. The Victorian Gardens are open daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The Castle is open for walk in tours on Thursday and Fridays at 11:30am and 1:00pm and Saturdays 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2:30pm. Guided tours by appointment are available on Wednesdays and Group tours are also available by appointment.

The House is easily accessible by the Dupont Circle metro station on the redline or metro bus and is only 15 minute walk from Washington dc bed and breakfast inn.

Jonathan, Innkeeper
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The Library of Congress

March 6, 2012 – 2:33 am

Today our guests went to The Library of Congress which is located in three buildings and they were pleased with the visit!

The site is accessible by the Capitol South station (orange and blue lines) which is two blocks away from the library. Our DC B&B is only at 15 minutes with the metro system.

The Library of Congress which one of the principal missions of the library is to research inquiries made by members of Congress through the Congressional Research Service was built by Congress in 1800. In the early 19 century almost all the original collection of book had been destroyed because od the War of 1812. After this tragic moment in the Washingtonian history, Thomas Jefferson sold his entire personal collection of book (around 6000 books)!

Traveler tip: It is also open to the public, but only members of Congress, supreme Court justices and other members have the right to  check out books… By the way it is the oldest federal cultural institution in the United State and it is the largest library in the world by shelf space and number of books.

Jonathan, Innkeeper
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