Started in 1992 due to a surplus of wreaths and a man’s desire to honor our country’s veterans, as of 2022 Wreaths Across America has grown to over 2.7 million wreaths in 3,702 locations. Their mission extends beyond the profound action of one day; it is to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach the next generation the value of freedom, all year long.
Tagged: Arlington Cemetery, Washington D.C.
Tagged: Capital Alliance, DC, Pride Parade, Salesforce, Washington D.C.
“Hope was a tchotchke sitting on a high shelf along with other fragile things. Every time a train went by, the house shook and things fell off the shelf. Each time this happened they were replaced by cheaper and cheaper things until nothing was left but a collection of cheap unbreakable plastic junk.” – Laurie Anderson
Tagged: art, Hirshhorn Museum, museum, photography, Washington D.C.
They don’t know that they shouldn’t bloom, that they should hide their brilliant pink so as to not draw the eyes, the crowds. They are simply answering to the rain and the sun.
Tagged: B&W photography, MLK2020, parade, photography, Washington D.C.
“If you are the victim of gun violence, raise your hand,”
said Zion Kelly. 
Zion Kelly, a senior at Thurgood Marshall Academy in Southeast Washington, spoke about his twin brother, Zaire, who was shot and killed by a robber in September. “From the time we were born, we shared everything. I spent time with him every day because we went to the same schools, shared the same friends, and we even shared the same room,” he said. “I’m here to represent the hundreds of thousands of students who live every day in constant paranoia and fear on their way to and from school.”
The National Portrait Gallery’s signature installation, America’s Presidents, is the only public collection to feature portraits of all of the U.S. presidents.
Tagged: art, National Portrait Gallery, Obama, photography, portrait, Presidents, Washington D.C.
Hillwood Mansion and Museum celebrates the arrival of Spring with Russian Easter traditions. Crafts, games and music provide entertainment in and around the estate which was once home to Marjorie Merriweather Post. She was a collector of art, maintaining the most comprehensive collection of Russian imperial art outside of Russia. Her mansion is equally a museum as it was her home.
We did our first staycation in Washington D.C. when Lucas was two and Penny just a babe. Over the years we’ve continued this indulgent tradition, being tourists in our own city.
Tagged: graffiti, MuralsDC, photography, street art, street photography, Washington D.C.
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