2024 - July 15 - National Archives and Capitol

 

Best guess?

Capitol from afar

Washington Monument from afar

National Archives from afar

Um... something

National Archives

Where the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, etc... are kept

So awesome to see these old documents!

We opted for Ubers several times due to the intense heat.

Just the same, we had a long ways to walk.

Heading up to the Capitol

It is HUGE!

Library of Congress (which we cancelled out on)

Helen Keller

There are 2 statues from every state all over the Capitol. Wisconsin had Follette and Fr. Marquette!

Hm. Not so flattering

Headphones to hear our tour guide

Fun Fact: Below this star was where "they" planned to bury George Washington, until they read his will... and if you saw the photos from Mount Vernon, you know that story.

Incredible building!

California: St. Junipero Serra!

Wisconsin: Fr. Marquette is down that hallway

At this point we went into the House of Representatives. AMAZING. But they don't allow *anything* except the clothing you are wearing. Hence, no photos. We also had tickets to see the Senate but we were out of time.....

I think this was 1/2 of us riding in a Tesla Uber.