Monocacy

by jennypersons // November 27, 2017 // Comments off

On the way to Harper’s Ferry, we stopped by Monocacy – “The Battle that saved Washington.” This battlefield is not far from DC, near Fredrick, Md. It is a nice little battlefield to visit. I didn’t know much about it... Continue reading →

Expensive Popcorn Kernel

by jennypersons // November 22, 2017 // Comments off

Today, I am spending the day baking – pies, rolls, all the Thanksgiving goodies! We always have everything to be grateful for, but after this week, we need a reason to celebrate what we are Thankful for! On Wednesday, I... Continue reading →

Independence Hall & Liberty Bell

by jennypersons // November 20, 2017 // Comments off

When most people think about visiting Philadelphia, they think of Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. Well, and cheesesteaks of course – no visit is complete without a Cheesesteak. First, you need to stop by the Visitor’s Center to get... Continue reading →

US Mint in Philadelphia

by jennypersons // November 17, 2017 // Comments off

*   When people visit Philadelphia, they often think about visiting the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. While those are great to visit, don’t forget to walk a block down to the Mint! It is seriously just a block from... Continue reading →

Valley Forge

by jennypersons // November 15, 2017 // Comments off

I think I’ve mentioned how much I love the Junior Ranger Program? I learn so much about each of the places we are visiting while doing them with my kids (And one of my degrees is in History!). We learned... Continue reading →

Hershey Park

by jennypersons // November 13, 2017 // Comments off

  We stayed the night in Hershey this year – it had been a few trips since we had been to Hershey Park and we wanted to go again. #2 wanted to go to celebrate his 12th birthday. I think... Continue reading →

Hershey’s Chocolate World & Lancaster County

by jennypersons // November 8, 2017 // Comments off

Another trip we take every time we go to DC is to Lancaster County and Hershey. I love Lancaster County. Donuts (cheese danish! Coconut Long John!) at the Central Market are a must for us! If you get a chance,... Continue reading →

Holocaust Museum

by jennypersons // November 6, 2017 // Comments off

When I was a teenager, my parents took me to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. It changed my life and view of the world going to the museum. It is an emotional and horrifying journey that you take through... Continue reading →

Bureau of Engraving and Printing 

by jennypersons // November 3, 2017 // Comments off

We take a tour of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing almost every trip to DC. The kids enjoy seeing how money is made! It is quite the process. You learn every (well, almost every) step of the process of... Continue reading →

Native American and Air & Space Smithsonian’s

by jennypersons // November 1, 2017 // Comments off

The American Indian Smithsonian is probably the prettiest Smithsonian building. Their elevators are awesome. My family tree has lots of Native American in it (my mom’s dad’s side). The top floor is my favorite – lots of fun areas to... Continue reading →