I had the privilege of visiting the Supreme Court a couple of years ago. Wow! Those stairs up to the entrance! Honestly, it was a fantastic experience that every citizen should have. The building is beautiful and history-filled. If you’re lucky, you can sit in the visitors section and stare up at the judges’ bench for a few minutes. And then you can visit the gift shop and buy really cool/hot/sweet knickknacks. I got a spiral flip notebook with images of freedom’s documents stamped on the front, a bookmark replica of the spiral staircase in the building, and a gavel-shaped pen. (I’ll take a picture and post it—they’re hard to describe in words. Yes, I’m a writer and I buy writing memorabilia.)

Here’s a “turtle” key keeper (which I didn’t buy but should have). I don’t know the significance of turtles to the Supremes (have to do some research). Do you?

Here’s a fascinating quiz about the Supreme Court. What strikes me about this is that my stereotypes of Justices are entirely false.

But even more interesting, I believe, for those of you who love courtrooms, is the Supreme Court Historical Society online.