Tips for a great time in Washington DC?

paying3tuitions
Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:35:07 +0000

I have not read the thread, but want to add (if it’s not there already) The Corcoran Gallery of Art. It is a private museum with the world’s greatest collection of American art. Located 2 blocks from the White House or the Watergate. Permanent collection and special exhibits. Unlike the Smithsonian (an all-day adventure), the Corcoran makes a nice 90 minute experience, so fits into other activities that day. Sculptures by Remington from the wild west; Hudson River valley painters, the Washington school of painters from the 1950’s and 60’s such Morris Louis, Sam Francis, to name a few.

I worked there from 1972-73, and later got goosebumps to learn that some Watergate-related conversations with John Dean and others happened on those gallery steps.

Maybe I walked right by them? I should have followed the money.