On our way home

Blogging from Baltimore, Maryland on my Treo 650, awaiting my (delayed) airTran flight to Milwaukee.

Today Little Marathon Pundit and I walked thru the hallways of the Smithsonian National Musuem of National History in Washington.

It's a good compromise choice if you're with a large group and can't come to an agreement on which museum to attend.

The museum has on display such modern cultural icons such as the "Archie Bunker" from the 1970s TV show "All in the Family," Dorothy's ruby slippers from the classic film "The Wizard of Oz," original "Muppets" puppets, as well as a whole bunch of other similar items.

The original "Star Bangled Banner" from Ft. McHenry, the one that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the lyrics of our national anthem, can be seen too, although the flag is being restored.

There is an extensive exhibit dedicated to the nation's 43 presidents, as well as a similar tribute to America's first ladies.

That exhibit has many gowns on display worn by them.

Monica Lewinsky's infamous stained blue dress in not included within the collection, however.

From there we headed to Ford's Theater, which of course is where John Wilkes Booth assassinated Abraham Lincoln.

Across the street from the theater is the house where the great president died. The house, and of course the theater, are open to the public.

Less than a block away there is an ESPN Zone and a Hard Rock Café, just like in the old days.