Vintage Johnstown: Arlington National Cemetery

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Arlington National Cemetery

Took a trip down south - to the beach and on the way back - made a stop at Arlington National Cemetery.

Arlington House - home of Robert E. Lee.

The Eternal Flame - John F. Kennedy

I want RJ to understand that freedom comes with a price.

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Arlington House - we were the first group of the day to be allowed upstairs. The Park Service does a great job of getting people in and out along with taking the time to answer all questions.

Bottom floor rooms.

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I want the kid to be able to touch history with his own hands and to understand the names and places he's learning at school - do exist and not just in the pages of a book.

Though you can't tell by photographing it - you are looking at Civil War grafitti - it was even hard to see it in person.

Heading upstairs.

Upstairs hallway - I have been in a few historic houses - but never came across one that truly felt like a home - such as Arlington House. I can't explain it in words - but I felt a strong sense of peace while touring the place.

The bedroom of Robert E. Lee and Mary Custis Lee. The Park Service says it's still an ongoing investigation as to the actual colors of all the rooms. Where the door is ajar - Mary gave birth to all their children inside - otherwise it was used as a closet. Love the robin egg blue - my grandmother always used to tell me - if you chose this color for your bedroom - you will sleep better.