The cathedral describes itself as “a house of prayer for all people, conceived by our founders to serve as a great church for national purposes.” Construction on National Cathedral began in 1907.

Brianna Castelli, Stonemason, Washington National Cathedral: They are all my boys, Sean, and Andy, and Joe. I would not be here without them. And they all teach me something different.

Cherry blossoms at the National Cathedral. Photo courtesy of Washington.org. Once you’ve hit all the museums and the monuments and memorials that peak your interest, there are still a seemingly ...