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Historic Sites in Washington DC, DC

Washington DC Historic Sites

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  • Lincoln's Box from the balcony

1. Ford's Theatre

4,278
Historic Sites • Theatres
Downtown / Chinatown
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Temporarily closed
by U2996GEscottj
The history of the Lincoln assassination is an incredible story and this museum has many artifacts and stories surrou...
  • Immerse yourself in the mansion that became a museum.

2. Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens

1,251
Historic Sites • Gardens
Upper Northwest
by Michel1961
Hillwood offers architecture, decorative arts, arts and crafts, gardens and wonderful collections to discerning visit...
  • Old Post Office Tower

3. Old Post Office Pavilion

599
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
Upper Northwest
by mwp715
Then we learned about the Old Post Office Clock Tower and it was an amazing 360 perspective that included the Washing...

4. President Lincoln's Cottage

546
Speciality Museums • Historic Sites
Upper Northwest
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Temporarily closed
by sandyk8102018
Across the street neat cemetery be sure to ask where the cemetery is that has civil war era burials.

5. Anderson House

157
Historic Sites • History Museums
Upper Northwest
by 291genej
It was tailored to our interest in architecture, coffered and exquisitely molded ceilings, carved oak doorways, and t...
  • Main Building

6. Georgetown University

245
Historic Sites • Educational sites
Georgetown
by TheRealGelatoGirl
...amazing buildings, sports center, rowing house, libraries, etcworth a visit is you are in the area and want to...
  • Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

7. Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

188
Historic Sites
by lou1776
The visitors center has a film, bookstore, and several fascinating artifacts that pertain to Douglass’ life.
  • Six generations in one home and garden.

8. Tudor Place

153
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
Georgetown
by map0518
Our tour guide was great and very knowledgeable.
  • Front of the home

9. The President Woodrow Wilson House

219
Historic Sites • Cultural Tours
Upper Northwest
by 535ellenb
... an extremely knowledgeable docent from the National Trust for Historic Preservation led me on a tour of the house.
  • Front of Belmont-Paul Monument

10. Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument House and Museum

53
Historic Sites • History Museums
Upper Northwest
by Alexandrian1026
I enjoyed the tour and house very much and appreciated the insights on women's history!
  • Front view of the Mansion

11. Heurich House Museum

95
Historic Sites • History Museums
Dupont Circle
by pookala
... 1 1/4 hours and our guide was charming warm funny and obviously had a great passion for the place and it's history.
  • Front of the house from Lafayette Square

12. Decatur House

39
Historic Sites
Upper Northwest
by lpMaggi713
... supports research efforts, and provides education programs related to the study and history of the White House.
  • Old Stone House

13. Old Stone House

146
Historic Sites
Georgetown
by russcox
Lot of History Here
  • Artifacts on Display

14. Clara Barton's Missing Soldiers Office Museum

36
Military Museums • Historic Sites
by BeccainPA
Clara gathered and delivered supplies for civil war soldiers, provided first aid to soldiers on the battlefield, Afte...
  • Arlington Memorial Bridge - viewed from D.C. side

15. Arlington Memorial Bridge & Avenue

38
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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16. The L. Ron Hubbard House

16
Historic Sites
Dupont Circle
  • Blair House

17. Blair House

16
Historic Sites
  • Lockkeeper's House - information

18. Lockkeeper's House

17
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
by Praths-BLR
It's easy to miss the Lockkeeper's house, a modest stone building on the National mall in Washington DC.
  • Dumbarton House

19. Dumbarton House

45
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
Georgetown
by kgpena
We have lived in the DC area over 35 years and had never been here.
  • Corner lot - beautiful historic building

20. Florida House

12
Historic Sites
Capitol Hill
  • First Division Monument

21. First Division Monument

23
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
  • Punto de partida

22. Zero Milestone

16
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
by G6426FManthonys
Right in front of the Whitehouse, surrounded by any number of tourists who couldn’t care less, but a great stop.
  • Carter G. Woodson park which features statue of Dr. Woodson.

23. Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site

8
Historic Sites
by allisonh511
I learned so much and had a great conversation with the tour guide - we even stood around for awhile after the tour t...
  • NPS

24. Peirce Mill

9
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
  • Schedule of Services

25. Foundry United Methodist Church

6
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Dupont Circle
by Kittygal
The artwork, architecture and setting were beautiful and the choir sounded delightful.
  • View of the beautiful Logan Circle historical rowhouse

26. Mary McLeod Bethune Council House

15
Historic Sites • National Parks
Upper Northwest
  • Old school furnitures

27. Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives

5
Historic Sites • History Museums
Dupont Circle
by davec747
It chronicles the history of the Washington DC public school system with displays, donated items, and portraits, and...
  • Hidden grotto. Grab a drink of water!

28. Olmsted's Summerhouse

4
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
by TeamWard
If you visit the Capitol building and wander the grounds on the left hand side you can find Olmsted's Summerhouse and...
  • Mount Vernon United Methodist Church

29. Mount Vernon United Methodist Church

5
Historic Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
by AndrewBreza
The sanctuary is historic and restored, a great example of early 20th century architecture.
  • fort reno water tower

30. Fort Reno Park

3
Historic Sites • Parks
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