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Theodore Roosevelt Memorial

February 25, 2013 – 10:23 pm

This past weekend I visited for the first time (after 5 being a DC resident for 5 years) the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial located on a tiny island on the Potomac river. Let me tell you, what an amazing experience it was! This place is a living memorial, with  a “real forest” designed to mimic the natural forest that once covered the island, miles of trails through wooded uplands and swampy bottom lands…
By the way, did you know that the term “teddy bear” was brought on by a toy makers labeling of the stuffed animals after a generous act of Theodore Roosevelt sparing a bears life during a sporting event?  Ever since millions of children have come to enjoy the animals as a bedtime comfort naming their furry friends, though nothing beats a good old “Teddy” bear to show just how great this president was.

Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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Your Need to Know Guide to the Second Obama Inauguration

January 2, 2013 – 7:54 pm

Coming to DC for the 2013 US Presidential Inauguration? Here’s a guide to what you’ll need to know:

The Swearing-in Ceremony:

11:30 a.m. EST, January 21, 2013
West Front, U.S. Capitol Building, E Capitol Street NE and 1st Street NE, Washington, DC 20004

Ticketed and non-ticketed sections. No tickets are required to watch the ceremony projected along the National Mall.

The Inauguration Parade:

2-2:30 p.m. (approximate) EST, January 21, 2013

Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC, 20006

Procession down 15 blocks of Pennsylvania Avenue between the U.S. Capitol and the White House.  Ticketed and non-ticketed viewing areas.

Inaugural Galas and Balls:

Official: 2 Official Inaugural Balls, both on Monday, January 21, 2013

  • Commander-In-Chief’s Ball- The Walter E. Reed Convention Center
  • The Inaugural Ball- The Walter E. Reed Convention Center

For tickets:  http://action.2013pic.org/page/s/inaugural-ball-public-tickets-signup

Transportation:

Metrorail: http://www.wmata.com/getting_around/metro_events/inauguration.cfm?nocache

Metrorail will open at 4 am and close at 2 am. on January 21, 2013.

Cab services:

Capitol Bikeshare: www.capitalbikeshare.com

Additional Information:

Jennifer, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

 

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Washington DC Memorials at Night

December 4, 2012 – 8:10 pm

Photo Credit: Flickr, jthoel

Enjoying the warm evenings in Washington right now? Take advantage of the nice weather and check out the city’s renowned memorials at night. Beat the day-time crowds by taking in the monument views at night, under the glow of the city lights.

Lets-go DC offers some highlights of popular night tours in DC, and some glimpses of the spectacular views in store if you visit the monuments at night.

USATODAY offers a few more options to tempt you.

Enjoy!

Jennifer, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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Hollins Theatre

August 26, 2012 – 7:49 pm

Need a last minute reservation at Washington DC’s best bed & breakfast? Make reservations now and you can also enjoy the Hollins Theatre this weekend. Located at the Kennedy Center, the Hollins Theatre will be presenting the acclaimed production of Natasha Trethewey’s Bellocqu’s Ophelia.

Francisco, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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The National Building Museum

July 16, 2012 – 8:38 pm

The National Building Museum is one of the most spectacular historical buildings in Washington, DC. Once the Pension building, it was designed to house the Pension Bureau and served as venue for social events for Washington, DC’s “social elite” during that period. The “Great Hall” is still used for social events to this day.

The museum displays various exhibits including their permanent collection of architectural photography and toys. Right now the building held the Cherry Blossom Festival.

The museum is located across the street from the Judiciary Square metro stop on the red line or the Gallery Place metro stop on the yellow and green lines just two blocks away from the museum and about 15 minutes from Dupont circle Metro Station near our Washington DC lodging.

Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

 

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