It's springtime in Washington, DC, and you've smelled the cherry blossoms, posed with Abe and cheered on the Nationals. Now it's time to walk on the wild side and head to--wait for it--the library!
OK, we know what you're thinking.
But beginning this Saturday your trip to the Library of Congress will be completely revolutionized, super hi-tech and dare we say exciting, thanks to the new Library of Congress Experience.
So what's all the hype? Well the museum has always been a veritable treasure trove of historical relics, but now touch-screen technology and interactive kiosks will make America's history a little less, uh, dry.
Leafing through a rough draft of the Declaration of Independence will be more like scrolling through your iPhone. The 1507 Waldseemüller map--which led to the country being called "America"--is now dusted off and newly interactive.
If you go for Saturday's opening ceremonies be sure to catch Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart as he inducts Mario Andretti, Herbie Hancock, Cokie Roberts and others into the library's ranks of "Living Legends."
In the coming months, watch out for the library's Passports to Knowledge. The clever little gadgets, each with a personalized "bookmarking" barcode, will extend your visit to the LOC: Walk around the library, scan your passport at your favorite exhibits and when you get home you'll be able to learn even more on the library's newly interactive website.
One more cool thing: All this innovation, and yet visiting the library is still free.
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· Library of Congress Experience [Official Site]
· Fall Culture Travel :: Cartoons At The Library [Jaunted]
· Washington, DC Travel coverage [Jaunted]
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