A closer look at a rare 1865 lithograph: “The Declaration of Independence with George Washington and the Seals of 36 States”
Early this year I was alerted to the opportunity to acquire this unusual lithograph from [Read more...]
Signers of the Declaration of Independence, from oldest to youngest, based on their age in 1776
Franklin, Benjamin 70 PA Hopkins, Stephen 69 RI Hart, John 65 NJ Lewis, Francis [Read more...]
Behind Our Designs—How Dolley Madison saved the portrait of Washington from British troops in 1814, with help from Paul Jennings, John Susé, Jacob Barker, and Robert G. L. De Peyster, among others
You’ve heard how Dolley Madison saved Gilbert Stuart’s portrait of George Washington from the [Read more...]
The Lincoln Memorial at 100
On May 30, 1922, one hundred years ago to the day, the Lincoln Memorial, was dedicated. The [Read more...]
The greatest monument in Washington you’ve never noticed: The U.S. Grant Memorial
"Celebrated as the largest equestrian monument in the U.S., it is a tour de force [Read more...]
Visiting George Washington’s Mount Vernon—A Guide for History Lovers
George Washington’s Mount Vernon (mountvernon.org) 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121 [Read more...]
Visiting Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello—A Guide for History Lovers
Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello 1050 Monticello Loop Charlottesville, VA 22902 Insider tips and recommendations from [Read more...]