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Mother's Day 2025

Mother's Day 2025
Mother's Day 2025
Mother's Day 2025

CABIN JOHN, Md. β€” There is nothing better than being outside with people that your love. It was a wonderful day visiting the Great Falls Tavern and Great Falls (Chesapeake & Ohio National Historical Park), the Clara Barton National Historic Site, and Glen Echo Park. It was a good day of mild hiking and lunch outside.

 

Anacostia Community Museum

Anacostia Community Museum
Anacostia Community Museum
Anacostia Community Museum
Anacostia Community Museum

WASHINGTON β€”Β The Anacostia Community Museum focuses on exploring social issues impacting urban communities, particularly African-American neighborhoods. With a strong emphasis on community engagement, it serves as a platform for local voices, storytelling, and advocacy, fostering discussions on topics such as gentrification, environmental justice, and social equity. The museum highlights the rich cultural heritage and contemporary experiences of communities through exhibitions, research, and public programs.

Established in 1967, the museum is a part of the Smithsonian Institution. It's collections and initiatives aim to inspire civic responsibility and a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of history, culture, and community life.

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In Slavery's Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World

In Slavery's Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
In Slavery's Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
In Slavery's Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
In Slavery's Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
In Slavery's Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World

WASHINGTON β€” The "In Slavery's Wake" exhibition at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture explores the enduring legacies of slavery and its impact on African American life from the Civil War to the present. Through powerful artifacts, historical narratives, and personal stories, the exhibit examines how formerly enslaved individuals navigated freedom, faced systemic challenges, and shaped the cultural, political, and social landscape of the United States. Visitors are invited to reflect on the complex journey toward equality and justice while gaining a deeper understanding of the resilience and contributions of Black Americans in the wake of emancipation.

 

Washington, DC at Night

Washington, DC at Night
Washington, DC at Night
Washington, DC at Night

WASHINGTON β€” Views of the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial at Night along the National Mall.

 

PLL Action in Baltimore

PLL Action in Baltimore
PLL Action in Baltimore

BALTIMORE β€” It was scorching hot outside, but I still had a great time with Little Kent 2 as we watched the Maryland Whipsnakes dominate the Philadelphia Waterdogs in Premier Lacrosse League action today.