I got a head start on the National Cherry Blossom Festival a few days before it opened. The weather was overcast and hazy, which made for very dull looking pictures. However, the sights I was able to see and places I visited were still very beautiful and worthwhile. I started at George Washington University, and headed south around the Tidal Basin, and circled East Potomac Park. Potomac Park has unparalleled views of the Potomac as well as Virgina, Maryland, and Southeastern Washington.
This is photo of the Arlington Memorial Bridge. More commonly called Memorial Bridge, this span connects the Lincoln Memorial with Arlington National Cemetery. On the hill, to the right, is Lee House.
Prior to the Civil War, Robert E. Lee owned and lived in that house. When the Southern States seceded, Union troops seized and occupied the plantation. In a bid to prevent Lee or any of his descendants from returning, the U.S. government turned the land into a military cemetery.
Prior to the Civil War, Robert E. Lee owned and lived in that house. When the Southern States seceded, Union troops seized and occupied the plantation. In a bid to prevent Lee or any of his descendants from returning, the U.S. government turned the land into a military cemetery.
This is photo of the Arlington Memorial Bridge. More commonly called Memorial Bridge, this span connects the Lincoln Memorial with Arlington National Cemetery. On the hill, to the right, is Lee House.
Prior to the Civil War, Robert E. Lee owned and lived in that house. When the Southern States seceded, Union troops seized and occupied the plantation. In a bid to prevent Lee or any of his descendants from returning, the U.S. government turned the land into a military cemetery.
Prior to the Civil War, Robert E. Lee owned and lived in that house. When the Southern States seceded, Union troops seized and occupied the plantation. In a bid to prevent Lee or any of his descendants from returning, the U.S. government turned the land into a military cemetery.
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