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During our visit to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture we were overwhelmed with its rich history. We started our tour on the lower level which chronicled slavery, reconstruction and the injustices suffered by African Americans in America. Subsequent levels featured advancements and contributions made by African Americans in the United […]

To commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day, we will visit the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC. The Smithsonian’s newest museum is filled with the history and contributions of African Americans in the United States. The museum’s unique bronze exterior is absolutely beautiful! Details of our visit will […]

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) will officially open on September 24th, 2016. It will be the 19th Smithsonian museum and unlike the previous museums, it has a distinctive look at it’s location at 1400 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C., between Madison and Constitution Avenues in Washington, D.C.

What a relaxing way to spend a beautiful mid-summer Saturday in Washington, DC!

First Lady Michelle Obama’s Inspiring and Uplifting Speech!

During a recent visit to Durham, NC we visited the railroad station. Located in the historic Walker Warehouse in the West Village area of downtown Durham, the brick warehouse was built in 1897. On display within the structure are beautiful visual displays of the history of Durham, see below.

In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday. We at Scenic Runway are re-publishing The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial feature originally published on August 31, 2011, in honor of a man who stood for equality for all! The dedication of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial was originally scheduled for Sunday, […]

Fair Park located in Dallas, Texas was built in 1936 for the Texas Centennial Exposition. Many of the building are designed in the Art Deco architectural style. Today Fair Park consist of museums, gardens, an aquarium, performance venues, cultural and educational facilities, etc.