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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
Washington, District Of Columbia

In the 19th century the C&O Canal provided jobs and opportunities for people throug

Constitution Gardens Constitution Gardens
Washington, District Of Columbia

Constitution Gardens is a living legacy to the founding of the republic as well as an o

Corcoran Gallery Of Art Corcoran Gallery Of Art
Washington, District Of Columbia

The Corcoran Gallery of Art stands as a major center of American art, both historic and

DAR National Headquarters And Museum DAR National Headquarters And Museum
Washington, District Of Columbia

Founded in 1890, the DAR National Headquarters boasts one of the nation's largest colle

Decatur House Museum Decatur House Museum
Washington, District Of Columbia

The Decatur House, designed by the father of American architecture, Benjamin Henry Latr

District of Columbia War Memorial District of Columbia War Memorial
Washington, District Of Columbia

The District of Columbia War Memorial honors the 499 Washington D.C.

Dumbarton House Dumbarton House
Washington, District Of Columbia

Dumbarton House is a fine example of Federal period architecture.

Ford's Theatre National Historic Site Ford's Theatre National Historic Site
Washington, District Of Columbia

In 1861, theatre entrepreneur John T.

Fort Dupont Park Fort Dupont Park
Washington, District Of Columbia

A "park for all seasons" describes the 376 rolling wooded acres that make up one of the

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Washington, District Of Columbia

"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." These are the words of our 32nd Presid

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
Washington, District Of Columbia

Frederick Douglass' life spanned nearly eighty years, from

George Mason Memorial George Mason Memorial
Washington, District Of Columbia

The George Mason Memorial, dedicated on April 9, 2002, honors the little known but wide

German American Heritage Museum German American Heritage Museum
Washington DC, District Of Columbia

Opening on March 21, 2010, the German-American Heritage Museum of the USA will tell the

Historical Society Of Washington D.C. Historical Society Of Washington D.C.
Washington, District Of Columbia

Located in the historic Carnegie Library building, the Historical Society of Washington

International Spy Museum International Spy Museum
Washington, District Of Columbia

The International Spy Museum opened in Washington, DC on July 19, 2002.

John Ericsson National Memorial John Ericsson National Memorial
Washington, District Of Columbia

During his lifetime, John Ericsson revolutionized several facets of technology.

Korean War Veterans Memorial Korean War Veterans Memorial
Washington, District Of Columbia

Nineteen stainless steel sculptures stand silently under the watchful eye of a sea of f

Library Of Congress Library Of Congress
Washington, District Of Columbia

The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cult

Lillian & Albert Small Jewish Museum Lillian & Albert Small Jewish Museum
Washington, District Of Columbia

The synagogue is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the D.C.

Lincoln Memorial Lincoln Memorial
Washington, District Of Columbia

“In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Washington, District Of Columbia

Opened to the public on August 22, 2011, the Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
Washington, District Of Columbia

Mary McLeod Bethune, political activist for racial and gender equality, established the

National Air And Space Museum National Air And Space Museum
Washington, District Of Columbia

This museum, which opened in 1976, maintains the largest collection of historic air and

National Museum Of American Jewish Military History National Museum Of American Jewish Military History
Washington, District Of Columbia

Chartered by an Act of Congress on September 2, 1958, the National Museum of American J

National Museum Of Natural History National Museum Of Natural History
Washington, District Of Columbia

Opened in 1910, the green-domed museum on the National Mall was among the first Smithso

National Museum Of The American Indian National Museum Of The American Indian
Washington, District Of Columbia

Established by an act of Congress in 1989, the museum works in collaboration with

National Museum Of The U.S. Navy National Museum Of The U.S. Navy
Washington, District Of Columbia

The U.S. Navy Museum includes exhibits covering the U.S.

National Society Of The Colonial Dames Of America National Society Of The Colonial Dames Of America
Washington, District Of Columbia

The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America (NSCDA) is an organization devote

Navy Art Collection Navy Art Collection
Washington, District Of Columbia

The Navy Art Collection contains over 15,000 paintings, prints, drawings, and sculpture

Navy – Merchant Marine Memorial Navy – Merchant Marine Memorial
Washington, District Of Columbia

Located in Lady Bird Johnson Park on Columbia Island, the Navy-Merchant Marine Memorial

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