I trust that you are enjoying a safe and restful Spring Break. My family and I ventured for an historical road trip. We traveled to Williamsburg, VA, and then to Washington, DC. I have never been to either location so I was “just like a kid in a candy store.”
I must admit…when I was in school, I wasn’t much of a history buff; however, since my son has been studying Social Studies here at Doby’s Mill Elementary School, I have enjoyed “reliving” the history that I didn’t enjoy growing up. I guess I can appreciate the lessons more fully now that I am older. Using this “newfound” knowledge and understanding, I enjoyed our trip. I actually didn’t have to hire a tour guide; my son served as our tour guide revealing all that he has learned in school. He was a “walking textbook.”
While in Williamsburg, VA, we ventured to downtown Williamsburg and The College of William and Mary. What a beautiful campus! Then, we enjoyed a wonderful step back in time - we also enjoyed a tour of the Jamestown Settlement. On Monday night, we took a tour of the historic landmarks in Washington, DC. My favorites were The Lincoln Memorial and the FDR Memorial. Both memorials truly told a story about these men’s lives. On Tuesday, we ventured to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing where money is made.
We had to rush everywhere we went, but the trip was truly memorable. I will be posting some of my favorite photos on my webpage soon. I hope that you will enjoy them and email me to share some of your own family photos of Spring Break as well as some of your favorite Washington memories. We look forward to returning to Washington when it’s warmer.
