As a result, we've scaled back our activities to work around the temp, the humidity, and the rain.
Our trip to Ford's Theater to visit the site of President Abraham Lincolns assassination was one of the must do's for our visit to Washington, DC. We arrived about noon, after some light morning showers, and picked up our free tickets for the 12:30 tour. The building is a rather plain brick structure, without a hint of the horror that occurred within.
Pictures of Mary Todd Lincoln and Tad Lincoln provide an up close and personal connection with the family.
A look at Lincoln's typical office day.
The White House kitchen seems a little primitive, wouldn't you say?
Ford's Theater as it appeared sometime between 1862 and 1875.
The gun the John Wilkes Booth used to assassinate President Lincoln.
A mural detailing the activities during the day of the two men.
The Presidential Box:
After shooting Lincoln, Booth leapt to the stage below, breaking his leg and sealing his eventual fate.
Across the street is the small house where Mrs. Lincoln kept vigil near her husband, and where, in a rear bedroom, President Lincoln died.
A reproduction of Mr. Lincoln's bed.
On the way back to the Galleria Metro station, we just had to stop at Cedar for lunch. Now, when the name doesn't have any s's, and the Urbanspoon app lists more than one $, you know you're in for a treat. Lunch ended at Cedar at 2:30, but a gracious host seated us and encouraged us to take our time and enjoy. And we did.
A Chesapeake Oyster sandwich, with cornichon, pickled cabbage, remoulade, and salad.
And a Lobster Grilled Cheese with buttery poached lobster, camembert, and tomato soup.
We spent entirely too much money and time in Cedar, where menus are made of wood, but the food was delicious!
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