Theodore Roosevelt's Birthplace

This way to another great National Monument in NYC...

Did you know:

Theodore Roosevelt did not like to be called Teddy?  His nickname was actually Teedy.

Teedy lived his first 14 years mostly inside because he had asthma?

His family was very rich?

He enjoyed nature very much?

This house is a nearly exact replica of his birthplace with almost all original furnishings?

The Teddy Bear is named after Theodore Roosevelt because he refused to shoot at a captured bear while hunting?

African Burial Grounds

In the time of early America, Africans were taken away from there homes and enslaved.  They were forced to work under harsh conditions for the Dutch and then later English settlers. The African Burial Ground is located in lower Manhattan.  This is where African slaves were buried and also one of the few places where they were aloud to hold on to some of their cultural traditions.  This sacred ground was just recently discovered after being under ground for over a hundred years.  Now it is a National Monument where you can learn about the lives of the first enslaved Africans in America.

This is Eve in front of the Sankofa symbol.

There are West African symbols around the African Burial Grounds Monument.  The Sankofa symbol means "learn from the past and prepare for the future."  Eve learned a lot at the Monument by watching a historical video and then visited the exhibit and helped her friend with her Junior Ranger booklet.  She learned so many things at this exhibit she would recommend it to anyone interested in history.

Here is a map of the original boundry of the African Burial Grounds with the current streets of New York.

Eve at the Met

This is Eve at the METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART.  She had a great time.  The museum has every kind of art you can imagine.  It is so huge, it takes up a whole city block.  Even at great BIG museums there are small things (like Eve).   In the gift shop there are mini pencils!   
              

"Just my size."

Eve's favorite painting was Shoes, by Van Gogh.  She loved the frame and the way the floor was painted.  

Eve visits Broadway!

Eve saw Newsies the musical.  She thought it was great.  Her favorite characters from the show were Jack and Davey.  She loved the part when they came up with a plan for their strike. 

After the show she got autographs from the cast.  Then she went out for cheesecake at Juniors in Times Square.  Junior's was delicious.  The cheesecake was fresh and cool.  She was very excited to be in New York!

American Girl Place

Eve enjoyed her time with her friend Kit at the American Girl Place. They went shopping and ate at the cafe. Kit got her hair done, and even had a spa treatment. They picked the perfect friend, a doll named Ruthie who they brought home with them after a wonderful lunch.  Kit and Eve had some quiche.  It was a very satisfying day.  When Eve finally got home she went right to sleep.  

Eve lands in New Jersey

Eve is waiting for the train.  The train is headed for New York City and Eve is so excited. She has saved up her money for an I ❤ NY tshirt.

Alice at the Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House (the white building in the back by the bridge) is in Sydney, Australia.  Alice must be so excited.  I wonder what she is thinking?  Is there an opera going on right now?  The Sydney Opera House is home to many kinds of performing arts like: dance, family entertainment, opera, talks, and theater.  When I visit there some day I want to see the Australian Ballet.