READER PIC: A VISIT TO THE NATION'S CAPITOL

Donna Kirkland recently led her 21st tour of Washington D.C. for local residents. They visited Mount Vernon, Arlington Cemetery, multiple Smithsonian museums, the Washington Monument, the Korean War Memorial, the Vietnam Wall, the FDR Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the National Cathedral, the Archives, the Library of Congress, and the Capitol.

Kirkland is planning a 2012 trip to D.C. as well as a pair of summer European tours. They are open to adults and students.

Shown here is the laying of a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington Cemetery. Shown from left are locals Missy Alexander, Debbie Wille Rivet, Hannah Alexander, and Monica Rivet. Additional information and photographs can be seen at www.donnakirkland.com