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Category: Walkabout Monday

  • Family Walkabout: National Museum of Natural History

    Family Walkabout: National Museum of Natural History

    View of a skeleton of Brontosaurus surrounded by green plants in a room of people

    One of our favorite museums in Washington, DC, is the National Museum of Natural History. Our children, especially our daughter, have always been dinosaur fans. The last time we visited was before the pandemic. We loved seeing all of the changes they had made.

    A big favorite was the Fossil Lab. They opened it and created a space where visitors could walk by windows and watch the paleontologists working. This exposed the behind-the-scenes in an exciting way.

    We also enjoyed the rock and mineral exhibit. The earth comes in so many colors and textures. Sometimes, it’s difficult to imagine how many until you see them in one place.

    In the plant arboretum on the top floor, you can also look out the windows and see the US Capitol building.

    If you’re in the area, I hope you’ll take the opportunity to visit it.

  • Monday Walkabout: Fredericksburg Street Art

    Monday Walkabout: Fredericksburg Street Art

    Drive over the Chatham Bridge towards Fredericksburg and you will see another fantastic feature of Old Town.  It’s Murals.

     

    William Street Mural

    This was painted by Mirinda Reynolds, Carol Coffman and a small group of high school students.

     

    The Warmth of Fredericksburg

    This is one part of 5 panels.  It’s titled “The Warmth of Fredericksburg” and was painted by Jay D. Anderson.

     

    There are so many things I love about both of these.  The details, the tone, the sentiments.  They’re amazing.

  • Monday Walkabout : Black and White Edition

    Monday Walkabout : Black and White Edition

    Downtown Fredericksburg is an eclectic town filled with historic architecture, tatoo parlors, beautiful murals, antique shops and seriously fantastic food.   And yet, you can still find a place a to park.  Even better!

    I started out this day with a view of the steeple from St. George’s Episcopal Church.    The current structure dates back to 1849 and George Washington attended the congregation in the orginal wooden structure that was on the site on 1738.

     

    St. Georg's Episcopal Church

     

    There are plenty of details that add to the charm of oldtown as well.

    Sconces outside shops

     

    Sconce

     

     

    And patios down alleyways.

     

    Secret Patio

     

     

    And ironwork steps

     

    Ironwork Steps

     

     

    There is just so much to explore.

  • Monday Walkabout – Old Town Fredericksburg

    Monday Walkabout – Old Town Fredericksburg

    Fredericksburg, Virginia sits right on the Rappahannock River. George Washington, Mary Washington, James Monroe lived in the area just to name a few.  Then there are the civil war sites.  More than you can shake a stick at, that’s for sure.  Several pivotal battles occured in the area.  At some point, I’ll have to tell you the story of The Sunken Road and the man who crossed enemy lines.  It’s an amazing story.

     

    Confederate Cemetary

     

    My walk began at the Confederate Cemetary.  The Civil War is one I hope to never see repeated in the United States again.  I’m always a little quieter when I walk near places like this.

     

    Cemetary Gate

     

    From there I went downtown.  I turned a corner as I was walking and this bright blue door practically begged to have it’s picture taken.  I only needed to dodge a few cars to get it, too.

     

    Bright Blue Door

     

    Down the road a bit is the Fredericksburg Baptist Church.  It is a beautiful building.  I have a lot of respect for their history and the work they are trying to do.  Part of that history is that the building sustained considerable damage during the Battle of Fredericksburg and while it was used as an army field hospital during the Civil War.

    Today they are a thriving congregation. These purple ribbons represent those who made a commitment to read the Bible with intent.  I LOVE this!

     

    Purple Ribbons

     

    Fredericksburg is a fantastic place and I can’t wait to share bits and pieces of it with you.