Day 6 - Back on the streets of DC in style

This morning we hit the beat again with a mission: to find the bakery Jason recommended. And we found it! And it was good, oh so good, english tofee cookies, chocolate dipped shortbread, chocolate, and almond croissants. Yum!

After loading up on a disgusting calorie count we made our way to the Holocaust Museum. We had reserved our tickets on-line before hand which was great. The museum's temporary exhibit on propganda was FANTASTIC, thanks for the recommendation Craig! I came up with a whole unit idea on teaching WW2 simply through a propaganda based timeline. I took all sorts of notes and began an outline by gathering resources from the exhibit. Most of the documents are available through the Library of Congress. The permanant exhibit was outstanding truly a powerful experience. One not to be forgotten...the true importance of history was embedded in every artifact and turn. Words cannot express the grave and deep importance of this museum and what it stands for. We shall never forget! After exiting the permanent exihibit I went through a glass door entitled 'Daniel's Story', this turned out to be another huge exhibit that followed a little boy's jounral and experiences through the Holocaust. Children always have a way of expressing the raw emotions and deep impact in few words that will cut deep and leave a lasting impression on the heart.

After going through the museum, we were both hungry but could not bring ourselves to eat. So, we decided to walk in the beautiful sunshine over to the Daughter's of the American Revolution (which I am one!) building, I was very excited to finally be able to go the museum after having so much back and forth data transferance with them over the years. BUT we got their and it is closed for diplomatic and congressional use for the entire week. We discovered this not only by the locked doors but the one post-it note attached to the side lobby sign. I was disappointed and shook my fist in their general direction. So, we went to the Renwick instead. This by the way is THE place to go to beat the heat, the crowds, and kick back on plush chairs surrounds a truly rich atmosphere.

We stopped at a great little local bar "Lucky Bar" on 14th for some refreshments and great inexpensive food. Then headed back to the hotel to ready ourselves for the show 'The Color Purple' at the Kennedy Center. The musical was GREAT and stayed true to Alice Walker's book with very few liberties. My mother has never read the book and now has been empowered too. As for me, it is part of our ELA curriculum and this experience shall enrich my future teachings. Well only 1 more day left here and still so much to do. Tune in tomorrow for 'TAH takes the Capitol'.