History all around: lunch hour treats...

The weather was incredible for this time of year — sunny and in the high 60s!  My lunch was a time to sniff out more history nearby!

Castle Clinton in Battery Park

2-21 - On the way to the Castle Clinton close by in Battery Park - this little critter was looking for a handout :-)

 -Castle Clinton-

Native American Museum

2-22- The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is just a short walk from my work and is located in the historic Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House.

There was much to see and ponder and the building itself was magnificent.

Maps welcome you to the gift shop and normally I avoid these like a plague but the artifacts, books and music available was--needless to say-culturally enriching and more the worth the visit.

The routunda is flanked on three sides by the museum's main exhibition galleries. A large array of collections from various regions -- Northeast Woodlands, Plains, Northwest Coast, Meso-American, etc. fill the galleries. It is truly spectacular. I will be returning often as the exhibits change and the depth of materials is extensive.

Further Info:

• http://nmai.si.edu/visit/newyork/