Most iconic history person studied in American history, and you've seen a $5 bill, chances are you've already seen this guy's picture: He's Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States of America from 1861 to 1865. He led the US through the Civil War, preserved the Union, and is notable for abolishing slavery and modernizing the U.S. economy. With his notable works and achievements as a president, he will come down as one of the icons of the American Government, gaining recognition throughout the world. The Lincoln Memorial will then be built for him in 1922, 57 years after his death.Speaking of his death, he died on April 15, 1865, at the hands of John Wilkes Booth. He was assassinated at the, you guessed it, the Ford's Theater in Washington, DC, which is the National Histo... 09/21/2021

Hooray for the weekend! We all deserve a well-spent weekend after the daily grind during the weekdays! As for me, love visiting various places and my interest is by tapping into nature and/or history, and looking back in time makes me wonder how it's like to live back then and appreciate the things humanity has done over the course of many years to reach where we are at right now. This not only gave me a sense of knowledge and enlightenment, but also a whole different appreciation of the evolution of human society, and just how smart and artistic anyone can be.And what better way to unwind than visiting the local museums around the DMV area. Take a trip down memory lane by visiting different museums for FREE, courtesy of the Smithsonian Magazine. If you are like me and you love visiting... 09/17/2021