The two time-consuming “must sees” left were: The National Archives, displaying the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, Bill of Rights, 1297 Magna Carta; and The Supreme Court. The Court is only in session for approximately two weeks each month. Visitors can only view the Courtroom when it is not in session and listen to a [...]

The United States Holocaust Museum had just opened. It is a place that everyone, regardless of faith, should visit. You can write for the free, timed passes in advance (there is a small charge for processing) or get your free passes at the Museum on the day of your visit. As part of your free [...]

Readers of “Travels With Sheila” (and close acquaintances) will probably go into shock over my recommending a visit to Washington DC. Washington is a great destination. It may not be Timbuktu but several friends recently took my advice, spent a long weekend in DC and had the same wonderful experience as we. Some of you [...]