We return to the tourist core of Washington, the neighborhood by the White House - Lafayette Square. We recommend that you get off Metro at the McPherson Square, Farragut West, or Farragut North metro stops.

We start at the corner of 17th and Pennsylvania, and start by looking out at the Corcoran Gallery and talk about their big construction project (1:47)

We continue on to check out the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, also known as the Old Executive Office Building. (2:35)

We turn around and note the Renwick Gallery, Blair House and Lee House. (5:05)

We head up Jackson Place, noting some of the buildings along the way discussing the history of the square. (11:30)

We play the Liberty Bell March by Washingtonian John Philip Sousa, performed by The United States Marine Band, called "The President's Own."(15:27)

After this spirited march, we pay a visit to, and take a tour of, theDecatur House. (18:56)

We continue on to explore the statues on the square, which are of

• In the northwest corner, Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben of Germany,
• In the southwest corner, Jean de Rochambeau of France,
• In the center, President Andrew Jackson,
• In the southeast corner, Gilbert de Lafayette of France, and
• In the northeast corner, Thaddeus Kosciuszko of Poland. (24:55)

In between we talk about the protesters, the Treasury Building, the Tayloe House, and the Dolley Madison House.(24:55)

 

We finish up with a short visit to St. John's Episcopal Church. (31:47)

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We're thankful for Bill and George modeling our Washington Travelcast Ballcaps in their backyard during our recent visit. Hope you enjoy the photo!

Our Theme Music is Garden Walk by Kim Evans. Incidental music during the walk is from find me by H.

Photo Album for Lafayette Square.