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Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary in Washington, D.C. Feb 22, 2026

By Candyce H. Stapen Washington, D.C., is not just any city. It's the nation's capital — and that makes all the difference. No other place will celebrate America's 250th anniversary quite like it will be celebrated here. Many of the District of... Read More

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The Nation's First States Celebrate Its Birthday Feb 21, 2026

By Victor Block A crowd gathered in Philadelphia recently to enjoy a reenactment of George Washington's commissioning and wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier. Nearby, people were allowed to board a collection of histori... Read More

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A Tropical Retreat to Zanzibar Feb 15, 2026

By Lesley Frederikson The exotic island of Zanzibar in Tanzania was our luxurious tropical reward after 10 days of game drives, bumpy treks and safari tents. An air-conditioned room, electricity at the flip of a switch and an endless hot shower felt ... Read More

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Getting Personal With the People of Tanzania Feb 14, 2026

By Lesley Frederikson Uncomfortable heat and an unfamiliar smoke enveloped me as I stooped through a narrow opening into a tiny mud-and-dung hut and oppressive darkness. "This is the space set aside for baby animals," my Maasai guide, Amos Mbalala, s... Read More