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Richmond with Kids: 24 hours steeped in history and luxury
Ask any fifth grader in Alexandria and they can tell you not only the rivers of Virginia, but the social customs of the Powhatan Indians, the rise of the tobacco trade, and the key battles of the Civil War. Ask me about any of these and you’ll probably be met with some vague half-answers and more »
Home is Where the World Is: 14 Winter global activities in DC
Here it is: your winter guide to global family fun that will make you forget the weather. So read it, print it, put a magnet on it, post it in a place of honor on your fridge and go, go, go! 1. La Chandeleur, February 2, Hillwood Estate, DC The Alliance Francaise and Hillwood Estate, more »
Christmas Past and Christmas Presents in Old Town Alexandria
Stroll down Old Town Alexandria’s King Street on a cold winter Saturday morning and you’ll walk right past Market Square with its vegetable vendors and cheese mongers, the spice shop with its exotic powders, and the old toy store with its inviting holiday display. The pubs near the river still emit a faint whiff of more »
Home is Where the World Is: DC Global Family Events, Summer 2012
If your budget won’t take you and your family abroad this summer, you’re not alone. Other than a weekend at the Jersey Shore (my first—more on that later), and a drive up to Maine in late August, we’ll be vacationing locally. But fear not! I’ve rounded up some free DC-area global fun to take your more »
