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Washington, D.C. history and landmarks
Washington, D.C. history and landmarks: start with Library of Congress, Lincoln Memorial, and National Gallery of Art. Use the 158 places below to build a plan around this theme; each place has source-backed details behind its description.
158 places
Places to start with
Source-backed place · History
Oak Hill Cemetery
A serene 22-acre rural cemetery in Georgetown, featuring the Gothic Revival Renwick Chapel and the resting places of influential…
Source-backed place · Museums
Old Korean Legation Museum
A historic Victorian house museum in Logan Circle, detailing the early diplomatic relations between the Joseon kingdom and the Un…
Source-backed place · History
Old Stone House
The oldest structure on its original foundation in Washington, D.C., this 1765 pre-Revolutionary home in Georgetown provides a ra…
Source-backed place · History
Pierce Mill
A historic 1829 water-powered mill in Rock Creek Park, offering seasonal demonstrations of corn, wheat, and rye grinding grains u…
Source-backed place · History
Prince Hall Masonic Temple
A stunning Indiana limestone landmark on U Street, this 1929 temple serves as a monument to African American advocacy and the his…
Source-backed place · Museums
Renwick Gallery
The Renwick Gallery is the nation's premier museum dedicated to American craft, housed in a stunning National Historic Landmark b…
Source-backed place · History
Riggs National Bank (historic building)
A stunning example of Richardsonian Romanesque Revival architecture, this 1891 landmark once served as the 'Bank of Presidents' a…
Source-backed place · Museums
Rubell Museum DC
A dedicated contemporary art museum housed in a historic 1906 school building, showcasing the extensive Rubell Family collection…
Source-backed place · Religious sites
Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington
Founded in 1863 by 21 formerly enslaved people from Fredericksburg, Virginia, this historic Civil War-era congregation stands as…
Source-backed place · Religious sites
Sixth & I Historic Synagogue
A revitalized historic synagogue in Chinatown, Sixth & I is a non-denominational Jewish congregation and cultural center for arts…
Source-backed place · Religious sites
St. John's Episcopal Church, Georgetown
A historic Gothic Revival sanctuary in Georgetown, St. John's Episcopal Church has served as a center for worship and community o…
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Source-backed place · Religious sites
The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle rectory and campus
A historic Catholic cathedral in downtown Washington, D.C., serving as the seat of the archbishop and a renowned site for prayer…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
The Exorcist Steps
An iconic set of 75 stone stairs in Georgetown, made world-famous by the climactic final scene of the 1973 horror masterpiece, Th…
Source-backed place · History
The Line Hotel (former First Church of Christ, Scientist)
A stunning Neoclassical Revival church from 1912 converted into a design-centric boutique hotel and community hub in the heart of…
Source-backed place · Museums
The National Museum of Women in the Arts
The world's first museum dedicated solely to championing women through the arts, featuring a vast collection of over 6,000 works…
Source-backed place · History
The Octagon House
A masterpiece of late Federalist architecture, this historic townhouse served as the temporary White House for President James Ma…
Source-backed place · Museums
The Society of the Cincinnati at Anderson House
The headquarters of the nation's oldest patriotic organization, housed in a grand 1905 Beaux Arts mansion in the Dupont Circle ne…
Source-backed place · History
True Reformer Building
A historic five-story landmark at 1200 U Street NW, designed and financed by the Black community as a symbol of independence and…
Source-backed place · Museums
Tudor Place Historic House & Garden
A National Historic Landmark in Georgetown featuring Federal-period architecture, expansive gardens, and the largest collection o…
Source-backed place · Museums
U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Reception Rooms
An opulent living museum within the Harry S. Truman Building, showcasing over 5,000 pieces of early American decorative arts used…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
U.S. Department of the Interior Main Building
The headquarters of the U.S. Department of the Interior, this New Deal-era landmark is a massive Stripped Classical building hous…
Source-backed place · History
U.S. Naval Observatory
The U.S. Naval Observatory is a premier scientific and military facility in Washington, D.C., serving as the official source of t…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
U.S. Navy Memorial
The official national tribute to the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine, featuring a massive granite world…
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Walsh-McLean House (Embassy of Indonesia)
A lavish Gilded Age mansion designed by Henry Anderson, this eclectic architectural gem served as the home of the Hope Diamond's…
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