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July 1 is National Postal Workers Day. It is a day set aside to recognize the vital role of mail carriers across the nation and the unwavering dedication and determination they demonstrate in carrying out their essential duties. Credit: Pexels Rain or shine, fair weather or not, mail carriers are the unsung heroes in making … Continue reading An Overview of the National Postal Museum in D.C.
If you’re well-versed in the history of famous people, then you’re likely aware by now that the birthday (and death day) of the one and only Bard is coming up. That’s right, April 23 is National Shakespeare Day (alternately referred to as “National Talk Like Shakespeare Day”). Credit: Wikimedia Commons Regarded as one of the … Continue reading The History of the Folger Library in DC
If you’ve been to Washington, D.C. in the last week, then you probably know that the National Cherry Blossom Festival is now ongoing. It’s a tradition dating back to 1912, commemorating the gift of Japanese cherry trees made to the District of Columbia by none other than then-Mayor of Tokyo, Yukio Ozaki. A symbol of … Continue reading History of the National Cherry Blossom Festival
February is Black History Month. It also happens to be one of the coldest months of the year, with this one in particular having reached record lows. Don’t those chilly temperatures make you just long for an escape to a warm, sunny beach setting? Credit: Pexels To the modern local beachgoer, there is a whole history … Continue reading A Look Back at Carr’s Beach