Study tours are among the best experiences in WAIP. However, if I'm being honest, I didn't expect to learn as much as I did from some. The Library of Congress is a good example. I've been there several times in the past and I've seen the exhibits. I assumed the tour would cover some easily searchable facts about the amount of books maintained by the library, and what exhibits were currently on display. That assumption was wrong.
In the Library of Congress there are an exorbitant amount of details and motifs that likely go missed by most visitors. There are names and statues all throughout the great hall that celebrate individuals who contributed to art, science, and literature. There are cherubs that line the steps that represent occupations of American life, as well as the different continents of the world. There are paintings that trace the evolution of writing and the evolution of government. There are pillars that represent the pillars of society. Moreover, our awesome docent explained the story behind the materials used, blemishes in the building, and the history of the building's construction. It's a spectacular building.
All of this is to say that you may think you appreciate the history of something, but you'll discover there's a lot more to learn than you expected. All it takes is the willingness to ask questions and to listen.
-Gabe Giddens
In the Library of Congress there are an exorbitant amount of details and motifs that likely go missed by most visitors. There are names and statues all throughout the great hall that celebrate individuals who contributed to art, science, and literature. There are cherubs that line the steps that represent occupations of American life, as well as the different continents of the world. There are paintings that trace the evolution of writing and the evolution of government. There are pillars that represent the pillars of society. Moreover, our awesome docent explained the story behind the materials used, blemishes in the building, and the history of the building's construction. It's a spectacular building.
All of this is to say that you may think you appreciate the history of something, but you'll discover there's a lot more to learn than you expected. All it takes is the willingness to ask questions and to listen.
-Gabe Giddens
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