Just got back from DC/Virginia again

[bottledbird68]

Yeah, took off for a few days again with the family and went down to dc for a day then on to other stops in Virginia to get away and see some stuff.

Just had to post this one up. Went to the smithsonian American history museum in dc. They have a really nice display set up showing the actual flag that was flown that inspired the star spangled banner. It's really awesome and in person gives you chills. At least it did us. No photography is allowed, I'm assuming cause the light flashes lead to degrading the material. It's in a low light display. But I snagged a quick flash free shot to share:


In person it's awesome. And it's huge. Originally 32'x40', but missing some on the length from people snipping souvenirs in the 1800's.
So next time you hear the star spangled banner, this is the flag that inspired it.
If anyone cares I'll post up some other stuff. Just had to share at least this one.