Summary
The early evening air chimes with the clinking of glasses and clattering of cutlery. I'm strolling down the main drag in Alexandria's Old Town, where the restaurants are doing a brisk trade.
And while it's a world away from the Virginia home the region's most famous son, George Washington, once knew, this picturesque spot on the Potomac River has been pretty well-preserved.See the full content of this document
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American History Lesson
The Americans do heritage in a big way, proudly celebrating almost every old home, tavern, building and landmark from coast to coast. Here on the eastern seaboard, where I'm on the trail of the country's founding fathers, they have plenty to work with.
After flying into Washington's Dulles Airport and heading south tow...See the full content of this document
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