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…
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 …
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…
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…
Anacostia Park
District of Columbia
Welcome to Anacostia Park, your neighborhood national park in the heart of Washington, DC! Enjoy exercise alon…
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…
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…
African American Civil War Memorial National 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…
Antietam National Battlefield
District of Columbia
23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The…
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
District of Columbia
Arlington House is the nation’s memorial to Robert E. Lee. It honors him for specific reasons, including his r…
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 …
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,…
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…
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…
Catoctin Mountain Park
District of Columbia
President Franklin D. Roosevelt created programs to give people a chance to rebuild their lives from the Great…
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
District of Columbia
Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley has a long and rich heritage that still inspires today. Native Americans first sh…
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
District of Columbia
Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth…
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…
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…
Clara Barton National Historic Site
District of Columbia
Clara Barton dedicated her life and energies to help others in times of need - both home and abroad, in peacet…
Constitution Gardens
District of Columbia
Officially established in 1965, National Mall and Memorial Parks actually protects some of the older parkland …