I've taken Metro to Mt. Vernon Square station & walked the remaining few blocks to the archives when I was with other people. During very hot or cold weather, or if going there alone, a cab from Union Station has been only $5, but be sure to direct the driver to 9th & N, as most have never heard of Naylor Court. I've always been able to hail a passing cab in the street for the return trip in under 5 minutes. For those who drive, there is usually plenty of metered parking on adjacent streets, but watch out for the time limits. Parking in this area may become more difficult as the new convention center nears completion. On the subject of appointments, I always call before I go, and if I get their answering machine, I simply leave a message stating what I am researching that day (births, deaths, wills, etc.) and what time I plan to arrive. I've never been turned away. Frank Dunnigan -----Original Message----- From: jane donovan <donovangj@erols.com> To: WashingtonDC-L@rootsweb.com <WashingtonDC-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, August 04, 2002 12:49 PM Subject: [WashingtonDC'' ] DC Archives >I thought the person asking directions to the Archives via subway meant the DC Archives. The directions given were for the National Archives. >You probably need a car to go to DC Archives. It's not very accessible by public transportation, and it's doubtful whether you could get a taxi to retrieve you from there. >Jane Donovan >donovangj@erols.com > > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >