At the beginning of this month, Brad and I were able to take a trip to the other side of the country and enjoy the east coast. It was jammed packed with American History and other neat sites. With our rental car we discovered that it is CRAZY trying to drive in very unfamiliar east coast territory. We are glad we made it safely to all our destinations.
We were able to attend the D.C Temple
We had such a great time visiting all the sites and were grateful to be reminded about our nations history.
Here are lots of pictures to remember all the things we saw.
Baltimore, Maryland
Fort McHenry
Out in the harbor Francis Scott Key wrote the words to the Star-Spangled Banner during War of 1812.
Washington D.C.
Arlington Cemetery
* We were able to view the changing of the guard and were overwhelmed by the amount of gravestones there.
Our hottest days were when we were walking around in D.C.. With the temps over 100 and high humidity we were wishing for some dry Arizona heat!
The National Archive building
*This building contains the original signed Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, and Bill of Rights
The Ford Theater
This is the place where President Lincoln was killed by John Wilkes Booth. It is still a working theater today.
The National Air and Space museum
The Nation’s Capitol
Lincoln Memorial
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
We were able to see the money being printed. There was soooo much money in there!
We went to the top of Washington monument for a great view of D.C
The reflecting pool is being reconstructed, it was a very big muddy area.
The White House
Gettysburg PA.
Gettysburg- Pickett’s Charge
We visited the museum and drove around all the Battle sites.
Philadelphia PA
Independence Hall
Where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed.
The Liberty Bell
New York City, NY
The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
*My grandpa came through Ellis Island when he immigrated from Denmark, I'm not sure of the exact year but it was later on and not during the big rush during the early 1900's.
*My grandpa came through Ellis Island when he immigrated from Denmark, I'm not sure of the exact year but it was later on and not during the big rush during the early 1900's.
The New York Skyline
We also visited the Ground Zero site where a memorial is being constructed.
Central Park- Enjoying a softball game
Times Square
Bright lights and Big city.
We had such a great time visiting all the sites and were grateful to be reminded about our nations history.
3 comments:
Yea! I've been waiting for these pictures. It looks like you had a great time. And you're looking mighty cute, Lisa. And I guess you too, Brad. :)
Fun! I'm glad you were able to take such a great trip together, especially before the new baby comes.
What an awesome trip! I've seen all those places except Gettysburg and the fort but I'm impressed that you did it all in one trip! That's one you'll remember forever!
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