The Travelers Notes: North America - Washington, DC

In September 2016, I spent 3 days in Washington, DC. Here are a few photos of some of the places I visited.

My first stop was Ford's Theatre, the site of where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. I took the tour. There are 4 parts to this venue.

The theatre walk-through. On this Saturday, a National Park Service Ranger gave a 30-minute lecture on the events leading up to the assassination.

Located right across the street is The Peterson House where Lincoln passed away.

The tour takes you to through the house and passes the bedroom where Lincoln died.

The exit of the Peterson Building takes you to the 3rd floor of the Lincoln Museum and Aftermath exhibits.

This is at Level 3, looking down at the Lincoln Books Tower.

White House Visitor's Center

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U.S. Department of the Interior

On my way to the White House, I stopped by the White House Visitor's Center located at 1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. I thought I'd pick up a few maps. What a surprise! This is a newly 12.5 million dollar venue. "Visitors can explore an interactive touchscreen tour of the White House, view over 90 artifacts from the White House collection, shop at the White House Historical Association retail store, and view the 14-minute film, "White House: Reflections From Within."

U.S. Department of Treasury, I thought the Statue was Alexander Hamilton but it is not him.

Sculptor James Earle Fraser created the statue of Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury, which stands in front of the southern facade facing Alexander Hamilton Place and The Ellipse beyond, and that of Albert Gallatin, the fourth and longest-serving Secretary, which stands before the northern entrance.^[5]

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