May 19, 2013
http://www.loc.gov/index.html
Exhibits: It's not a library where you look at books. They have maps and globes in one exhibit, In the Civil War exibit they have the stuff Lincoln had in his pockets when he died. There is a display about Bob Hope, that includes lots of his jokes.
Price: Free
How we got there: Metro. Take the Capital South metro stop on the blue/orange line. Walk up the hill, look for the Jefferson Building on your right.
Best For: Kids in middle school on up, kids who like history.
Rating: 4 Stars - worth a trip but not amazing
Most Interesting Thing I learned: Linclon had 2 pairs of glasses in his pockets when he died, and a Confederate $5 bill.
Library of Congress
We took a tour, a lady showed us around the building, the tour was very nice. I'd recommed the tour because it helps you understand the building and the artwork. They used to give people passports that you could put in computer exhibits to get more information or play games, they still have the computers by exhibits. This would have been fun for kids younger than 12. Without the passports, it was not as much fun as I hoped. Mom heard they stopped them because of budget cuts. They have lots of pretty art work. If you do go please do not take photos of things behinde the glass. Also, the Children's reading room is closed on the weekends. That makes no sense.
They have a Veterans History Project, where people can interview a veteran and send it in to the Library of Congress. I'd like to interview my Grandpa and send it in. You can get more information on how to do this on their website www.loc.gov/vets
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