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Another great day along the East Coast – perfect weather and an awesome venue at the Rockefeller Foundations Colonial Williamsburg. The orientation film sets us up for all we will see as we walk back to and thru the 1770′s. We had a great lunch at the King’s Arms Tavern. Our period-dressed wait-staff told us all we [...] Read more »
We arrived in Colonial Williamsburg this morning. This is a magnificant restoration and recreation of a pre-Revolutionary community, done by the Rockefeller Foundation. The visitors center is a great oreintation to all that is here – it gives us the stories of the families and cultures that were here in this region. The film – [...] Read more »
We boarded our special “party bus” on a beautiful day in Virginia – and headed to Norfolk for the day. We visited the very inspirational General Douglas McArthur Memorial. What an amazing 52 year career for this General of WWI and WW II. After a great lunch in a very high-scale Mall, we headed for [...] Read more »
Our Grand East Coast Adventure is having a special time in our nations capitol. The monuments are simply amazing – and bring feelings of awe to all of us. One of our favorites is the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial. It covers more than 4 acres – and has a “room” – in the great outdoors, [...] Read more »
The changing of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown soldier in Arlington Cemetery was a solemn and moving event. We watched the ceremony along with a group of 90+ year old veterans. The tomb is guarded 24/7 and has been continuous since the 50′s. The soldier on duty walks 21 steps, which signifies a [...] Read more »