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During World War II, the War Department worked with the Post Office to find an effective, fast and low cost way to allow soldiers deployed in the Pacific and European theaters to send letters home.
V-Mail or Photomail used single sized stationery which was then photographed onto 16 mm microfilm. Hundreds of letters could be […]
Just 90 minutes from downtown Washington, DC is one of the areas most interesting, amazing and “coolest” (a constant mid-50s temperature) attractions - Luray Caverns in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley. A quick road trip is the perfect family weekend activity.
Discovered in 1878, Luray Caverns are the largest underground caverns on the East Coast […]
The Daguerre Moment sculpture on the grounds of the Reynolds Center is a tribute to the inventor of daguerreotype photography by French chemist and artist Louis J.M. Daguerre. Created in in 1839 it was the first photographic process that was commercially viable for portraits. The technique allowed photographers to permanently record an image on polished […]
Sure, Washington, DC is a suit & tie kind of town, but a dress code to go bowling?
Relax, there’s no need to rent a tux, but do leave the sweats, sports jerseys and tank tops at home, at Lucky Strike at Gallery Place, in Washington, DC’s Chinatown district.
It’s a combination hip bowling alley […]
With over 100 films to her credit and ten Academy Award nominations, plus two wins for Best Actress in Jezebel and Dangerous, Bette Davis is one of Hollywood’s most recognized icons.
Over the summer, the National Theatre in Washington, DC is screening some of her more famous films in their free Summer Cinema 2008 series. […]
On July 4th, towns and municipalities across the region host multiple Independence Day parades.
But the largest and most popular is the annual America’s National Independence Day Parade that runs down Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC.
DC’s Monuments make up the backdrop for the parade that’s packed with military units, classic fife and drum corps, […]
The City of Fairfax Fire Department is hosting its annual Old Fashioned Fireman’s Day following the City’s July 4th Parade.
Watch 5-6 area volunteer fire companies compete in a variety of wet and watery competitions using a range of firefighting techniques and equipment.
Fire teams compete in three types of challenges:
Lay a Line - the […]
One of Northern Virginia’s premiere professional orchestra, the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, presents a free outdoor pops concert and fireworks display along the banks of the Potomac River as part of Alexandria’s birthday celebration. Join in for some great music and dancing under the stars.
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra - Pops on the Waterfront
Oronoco Bay Park
100 Madison Street
Alexandria, […]
This month is yet another great month for live music in and around Washington, DC. My top picks for July include:
The Neville Brothers are playing at The Birchmere on the 1st, but the show is sold out, but there’s still some great shows to attend, including:
Randy Bachman, of The Guess Who and Bachman […]
Not to be confused with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, where visitors can watch as millions of dollars gets printed, the Treasury Building is the showcase building of the U.S. Treasury Department in Washington, DC.
The role of the Treasury Department is to manage Federal finances and collects taxes through the IRS, as well […]
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Written by Jon Rochetti [email] for b5media.
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