In the afternoon, the entire group visited The Newseum, a museum that celebrates the history of newsgathering and the First Amendment. The Newseum's exhibits include eight sections from the Berlin Wall (see photo below); the "Checkpoint Charlie" sign that marked the entrance to the American Sector in Cold War-era Berlin (see photo below); a great exhibit of 80 front pages from today's date from around the world; a terrific gallery of Pulitzer Prize winning photographs over the years with audio commentary from the photographers (see photo below); and a very fun 4D movie highlighting the exploits of under cover reporting pioneer Nellie Bly. (Bly was the pen-name for Elizabeth Jane Cochran, who was most famous for successfully feigning insanity and subsequently exposing the brutality and neglect of New York's Women's Lunatic Asylum.) The Newseum also has a fun interactive exhibit where visitors can try their hand at broadcasting the news or weather. This is one of our favorite SPS weekend activities every year and we highly recommend it for visitors to Washington D.C.!
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| Kimberly, Caleb, and JP in front of a section of the Berlin Wall |
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| Danielle, Thomas and Kimberly in front of the original "Checkpoint Charlie" sign from Cold War-era Berlin |
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| Stefany studies a photo in the Pulitzer Prize winning photo exhibit |
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| Yes, Danielle, you ARE power! (in front of a section of the Berlin Wall) |
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| Caroline, Araba and Kinza in the newscasting exhibit |
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| Araba takes her turn at the mike |
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| Move over, Katie Couric -- Will We Have Another Famous UVA Newcaster (Kinza with microphone) |
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| Future White House correspondent Araba at work? |
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| From left: Thomas, Kurt, JP and Danielle sport their 4D glasses! |
