African American Civil War Memorial
District of Columbia
Over 200,000 African-American soldiers and sailors served in the U.S. Army and Navy during the Civil War. Thei…
Anacostia Park
District of Columbia
Welcome to Anacostia Park, your neighborhood national park in the heart of Washington, DC! Enjoy exercise alon…
Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument
District of Columbia
Home to the National Woman's Party for more than 90 years, this was the epicenter of the struggle for women's …
Capitol Hill Parks
District of Columbia
The Capitol Hill Parks include several park areas east of the U.S. Capitol. Included in this group are Folger,…
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
District of Columbia
Before Dr. Carter G. Woodson, there was very little accurate written history about the lives and experiences o…
Civil War Defenses of Washington
District of Columbia
On forested hills surrounding the nation's capital are the remnants of a complex system of Civil War fortifica…
Constitution Gardens
District of Columbia
Officially established in 1965, National Mall and Memorial Parks actually protects some of the older parkland …
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
District of Columbia
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial tells the story of one of America's greatest leaders of the 20th century.
Ford's Theatre
District of Columbia
April 14, 1865. President Lincoln is assassinated at Ford’s Theatre. Discover how a nation handled grief and l…
Fort Dupont Park
District of Columbia
This 376 acre wooded park was once home to an earthen fort built to protect Washington, DC, during the Civil W…
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
District of Columbia
These words by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt ushered the United States into World War II and defined wha…
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
District of Columbia
Frederick Douglass spent his life fighting for justice and equality. Born into slavery in 1818, he escaped as …
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
District of Columbia
Deep within Kenilworth lies an oasis, hidden behind trees and cattails. It's a place where beavers build their…
Korean War Veterans Memorial
District of Columbia
At the Korean War Veterans Memorial, "Our nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend…
Lincoln Memorial
District of Columbia
"...as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined for…
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
District of Columbia
Located in downtown Washington, DC, the memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and the struggle for …
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
District of Columbia
Mary McLeod Bethune achieved her greatest recognition at the Washington, DC townhouse that is now this Nationa…
National Capital Parks-East
District of Columbia
Welcome to National Capital Parks-East. We invite you to journey to the parks east of the Capitol of Washingto…
National Mall and Memorial Parks
District of Columbia
This is where the nation comes to remember and where history is made. As “America’s Front Yard,” the National …
Pennsylvania Avenue
District of Columbia
A street unlike any other. It is known the world over as the heart of the Nation's Capital. America's history …
President's Park (White House)
District of Columbia
Every president except George Washington has called the White House home and has run the executive branch of t…
Rock Creek Park
District of Columbia
Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. This 1,754 acre city park was officially authorized in…
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
District of Columbia
Author of the Declaration of Independence, statesman and visionary for the founding of a nation.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
District of Columbia
Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronolo…