Last weekend we decided to check out the JFK museum and spot where he was killed. We didn't really think it through and about 2 minutes into the audio tour we realized that:
a 1 yr old attention span + dimly lit museum - snacks (who forgets snacks?!?) x slow audio tour & long videos = 1 crabby toddler and 2 parents who paid $30 to not have time to actually look at any of the memorabilia or watch any of the videos.
The only thing that saved us, was that they let Scotty have his own headset. He was able to push buttons and listen to the *kids tour*. We were able to see the main attractions and I was able to learn a lot about the JFK history. Ty (who is a history fanatic) already knew pretty much everything and really enjoyed being able to see it all for himself. After the museum we spent some time on the grounds and took some pictures.
a 1 yr old attention span + dimly lit museum - snacks (who forgets snacks?!?) x slow audio tour & long videos = 1 crabby toddler and 2 parents who paid $30 to not have time to actually look at any of the memorabilia or watch any of the videos.
The only thing that saved us, was that they let Scotty have his own headset. He was able to push buttons and listen to the *kids tour*. We were able to see the main attractions and I was able to learn a lot about the JFK history. Ty (who is a history fanatic) already knew pretty much everything and really enjoyed being able to see it all for himself. After the museum we spent some time on the grounds and took some pictures.
Getting to the museum.
The headset 
Grassy knoll behind them
Directly to the left, where the car is approaching, is where he was shot
The window where Lee Harvey Oswald was said to have shot JFK from.
3 comments:
I was able to go with Jeff to see all of this too when I was there. How interesting it was! Did you read about all the different theories people have about what may have really happened? Crazy. Mafia, our own government, more than one assassion, etc.
Speaking of crazy, no snacks?! I can just see the panic when that was realized.
Wow! I am so jealous. That is great that you got that opportunity. I am glad you resolved the "Scotty" issue.
How fun! I LOVE historical sites. Hurry back!
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