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George Washington Masonic Memorial
Built in the 1920s by the Freemasons, a fraternal organization with members across the world, this memorial honors the nation's first President, George Washington. It is open to the public and admission is free.
Those who are not familiar with Freemasonry may find it a bit mysterious, due to its use of ritual and ceremony. Freemasons themselves, however, make great efforts to dispel r... (read more)
Black History Resource Center
This center educates its visitors about the history of African-Americans in Alexandria over the last three centuries. In addition to the lectures and exhibits that the Center provides, the building in which it's located merits special mention; it's the site of the community's first library for the African-American community.
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Neighborhood and Culinary Destinations
This trip is designed to be a relaxing, yet comprehensive, view of some of the best neighborhoods in Washington, DC. There are few tourist-focused items on the itinerary, so this is not designed for individuals that have never seen the Washington monument. This trip also involves a lot of walking, sometimes up to a mile or more between stops, but traveling by foot will give you the best feeling ... (read more - PDF guide)
A Local's Museum Tour
This trip is designed to give you a chance to view some museums that aren't on the normal tourist beat. In addition, it is designed to give you an idea of what a DC resident might do on a
long weekend spent exploring DC. Both days are meant to be conducted at a leisurely pace. Day 2, in Alexandria, is less about museums and more focused on shopping and seeing local artists in
action. With the ex... (read more - PDF guide)
