The 8th Weekend

Early early in the morning, a group from my office went to tour the White House! There were a few complications, but we finally got through the security line (coolest security procedure ever) and headed into the People's House. Because it's almost Halloween, there were displays of the ghosts seen around the building: Lincoln Haunting the Lincoln Room, Abigail Adams doing laundry in the East Room, etc.

Even the White House decorates for Halloween.
(In the East Room)
The portrait of George Washington is the only thing that has continuously been in the
White House since the turn of the 19th century. 

Chillin' in the same rooms (and entry ways) used by all the important people.

The rest of the day I spent at the Daughters of the American Revolution Museum, which was much more epic than I thought it would be. Of course, they have a hall that should really be holding an 18th century assembly dance. The entire building is full of tiny rooms, each sponsored by a state's DAR chapter, that cover some decade or theme; a music room, a children's room, the kitchen, a 1760s dinner party, or maybe a 1820s parlour is more your speed. 

And as expected the DAR Library is amazing, and houses a huge (massive, ginormous) genealogy collection. 

Each of the little "Period Rooms" were very cool, but after my trip to Salem, the kids room stuck out most, with its Witch Staff over the door, to keep witches out and little chitlins safe during the period of the Trials.
All in all, not a bad trip, especially since admission is free. I went specifically because they're highlighting the fashion changes throughout the time periods covered. Each Period Room held special notations on fabrics, styles from overseas, the change in silhouette, etc. Clearly, I have lots of sewing to do when I get home.


(Authors Note: I feel like this post needs more, but at the moment I just want it out of my drafts folder. :) )