Whispers behind glass and signs beneath statues—this is D.C.’s way of holding history in plain sight.
A Promise Written in Stone There’s a bend in the road where the forest thins just enough to reveal a little red building. It’s quiet here—peaceful, even—but something about the place hums with old energy.That’s the Seneca Schoolhouse Museum, built in 1866 from the same fiery red sandstone that gave the Smithsonian Castle its fairytale … Read more
Operation Iron Lantern — Mission Log, Stop 7 Sometimes the mission doesn’t go dark — it just goes sideways. The plan was simple: infiltrate the National Capital Trolley Museum for reconnaissance on vintage D.C. transport systems, then swing by the Giant Globe in Silver Spring for a quick geospatial morale boost before sundown. Murph, of … Read more
TMP Covert Ops | Operation Iron Lantern Mission 6 Before “Uncle Tom” became an insult, he was a hero. Explore the Josiah Henson Museum & Park in North Bethesda and discover the true story of the man who defied slavery and led more than 100 souls to freedom. “History isn’t just written by the victors … Read more
Glen Echo, Maryland • Operation Angel’s Echo A Locked Door and a Lingering Presence Just nine miles from President Lincoln’s Cottage sits another piece of history—quieter, more reserved, but every bit as powerful. The Clara Barton National Historic Site in Glen Echo, Maryland, was supposed to be my next stop on the itinerary. Unfortunately, I … Read more
There’s something strangely peaceful about a place that once carried the full weight of a nation’s grief.When I turned through the gates of President Lincoln’s Cottage, I didn’t expect to find serenity. I expected formality, fences, and signs that said Do Not Enter. What I found instead was a quiet hilltop retreat — and the … Read more
Washington, D.C. – 2013 & Still on the List In 2013, I stood in front of the National Archives during a business trip that would later help spark the idea for TMP Origins. It wasn’t a sightseeing adventure — just me stealing a sliver of time between conference sessions. Two quick photos from the sidewalk … Read more