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Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC

History, science, art and culture come alive at these free DC museum...

Visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

This free Smithsonian museum on the National Mall tells the story of...

Visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, DC

Immerse yourself in the red, white and blue at this impressive free ...

Free Things to Do: African American History & Culture in Washington, DC

Fascinating Black history and culture awaits in DC, from the Smithso...

3 Days of African American History & Heritage in Washington, DC

Experience African American history, culture and entertainment in Wa...


Anacostia

Frederick Douglass National Historic Sit...

The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site preserves the last residence of Frederick Douglass (1818 -1895), one of the most prominent African American leaders of the 19th century

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Ford's Theatre

Where Lincoln's Legacy Lives.

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Petworth

President Lincoln's Cottage

President Lincoln's Cottage offers a unique, historic, and award-winning experience for locals and travelers alike!

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Downtown

U.S. Navy Memorial

The United States Navy Memorial

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Capitol Hill

National Guard Memorial Museum

The museum takes visitors through 6,000 sq. ft. of artifacts, exhibits and images covering nearly 400 years of National Guard history in vivid detail.

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Logan Circle

Goethe-Institut Washington

The cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany in Washington, DC

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DC Metro Area

City Brew Tours DC

All-inclusive craft brewery tours in DC – guided tastings, food pairings, and behind-the-scenes access at top local breweries. You drink, we drive!

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Foggy Bottom

DAR Museum

Explore the American home with our 31 period rooms and so much more! FREE

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