The Museum
of the Palestine People
Today we visited the Museum of the Palestinian People, a small but deeply moving museum just off 18th Street NW in Washington, DC. From the moment we entered, it was clear this space was thoughtfully curated to offer a rich and personal portrayal of Palestinian culture, history, and identity—something rarely given such a platform in the United States.
We joined a guided tour, which added a great deal of depth to the experience. Our guide was passionate and knowledgeable, walking us through the permanent exhibits with a focus on how the Palestinian story is told through art, artifacts, oral histories, and personal narratives. The tour began with ancient history and moved through centuries of cultural contribution, touching on language, architecture, and agricultural traditions.
We then moved into the more modern sections, where the exhibits shift in tone to reflect the colonial period, displacement, and resistance. The tour also highlighted the contemporary contributions of Palestinians around the world in art, science, and activism. There were pieces by Palestinian-American artists, poetry installations, and even interactive digital exhibits where we could listen to personal testimonies. It felt like a living, breathing record of a people who have managed to preserve their culture and humanity despite ongoing struggle.
One section focused on diaspora communities and how they continue to engage with and express their identity in exile.
What made this museum stand out was not just the historical content, but the sense of dignity and resilience that ran through every exhibit. The tone was not angry or didactic, but determined and humanizing. It was a powerful reminder that history is not only written in textbooks but lives in people’s stories.
Visiting the Museum of the Palestinian People was both an educational and emotional experience. It left us with a deeper appreciation for a culture often misunderstood or misrepresented. More than anything, it made me want to listen more—to stories, voices, and histories we don’t always hear.
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A Day at Watkins Glen and Beyond
Our day began at Watkins Glen State Park, one of the Finger Lakes region’s most breathtaking treasures. Entering through the main entrance, we set off along the Gorge Trail—a path that winds its way through towering cliffs and past a series of waterfalls that seem almost too perfect to be real. Every bend in the
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Glass, Grapes, and a Good Drive Back
Today’s adventure took us from Cortland down to Corning, where the Corning Museum of Glass was waiting to dazzle us. We spent about three hours wandering through shimmering galleries filled with glass in every shape, size, and color imaginable. Some pieces looked delicate enough to shatter if you sneezed, while others were so huge and
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A Stop at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum
On our way from Niagara Falls to our Airbnb in Cortland, NY, we made a special stop at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum. After the roar and mist of the falls, it was quite the contrast to step into the quiet, open galleries filled with color, texture, and imagination. The museum itself was a treat—both