On Jul 17, 3:43*am, Andy > wrote:
> "jmcquown" > wrote:
>
> Jill,
>
> The Smithsonian, while awesome is not a day trip. Too huge. A great
> American historical repository, starting funded by some guy from England.
> Smith???
>
> I subscribe to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
>
> Best,
>
> Andy

The Smithsonian was founded by James Smithson.

http://siarchives.si.edu/history/exh...s/smithson.htm