With apologies to those not heading to DC next week ☺️:
1-What city was the nation’s first capitol?
2-What river historically makes its way through DC?
3-The most visited museum in town is the National Museum of Air & Space which includes the command module that brought astronauts back to Earth after the first moon landing (1969). Name? Occupants?
4-At the end of the Mall is the Capitol building. What former President died in this building? What is the statue called at top of the dome?
5-A seven-acre park remains situated directly across from the White House. Its name? In whose honor?
6-At Massachusetts & Wisconsin Avenues is the beautiful National Cathedral. Who is the only US President buried here? Whose memorial service was held here in 2012?
7-“I Have a Dream.” Who made the speech; where; what year?
8-How many museums comprise the Smithsonian Museum in total? Name two.
9-What British band performed their first live stateside concert at the Washington Coliseum? What milestone event preceded their coming to DC?
10-We won’t see blossoms but what tree lines the Tidal Basin—where and when did those come to DC?
