A heat wave swept into Washington this weekend, so I took full-advantage of it. I met up with my friend Darcy on Saturday afternoon and we toured through two air-conditioned museums!
Our first stop was the Corcoran Gallery of Art which is Washington's largest nonfederal art museum. There is also a four-year art college housed in the museum. They have a large variety of types of artwork in their permanent collection which seems to be rotated in and out based on the special exhibits being shown.
Our first stop was the Corcoran Gallery of Art which is Washington's largest nonfederal art museum. There is also a four-year art college housed in the museum. They have a large variety of types of artwork in their permanent collection which seems to be rotated in and out based on the special exhibits being shown.
Decatur House Exterior
Our second stop was the beautiful Decatur House - the first (1819) and last (1956) private residence on Lafayette Square. The White House is now the only residence on the square. The home changed owners several times and is currently undergoing a restoration which combines the original features built for naval hero Stephen Decatur with parquet flooring that the Beales family had done in the late 1800's.
Dining room floor with the state seal of California inlayed. Darcy, a California native, quickly recognized the seal!
