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Educational Resources About Washington, DC

Educators, group tour operators, students and more can learn from DC’s robust history as a gathering place for groups fighting for freedoms and rights owed to them.

Washington, DC is a hub of diversity and history, ripe with educational opportunities.

From the museums, monuments and memorials on the National Mall to its neighborhood streets, DC is filled with stories and knowledge that inform both our present and our future. Introduce your students to the nation's capital and the vibrant history and heritage within through both in-person and virtual resources.

Washington, DC Learning on Location

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Learning on Location

Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC - Freer & Sackler Galleries

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Explore DC's Smithsonian Museums

Washington, DC Aerial View

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The History of Washington, DC

lincoln memorial statue crowded at night

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Group Tour Itineraries

Couple outside The Reach

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Your Guide to Black History & Culture in DC

Smithsonian Castle

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Virtual DC Museum Exhibits

Kids Activity Guide

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Stay-at-Home Activities & Games

Your Guide To...

Planet Word Museum Opening

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Your Guide to Visiting Planet Word

DC’s newest museum showcases the immense power of language through i...

@dcjnell - Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian

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Your Guide to Visiting the National Native American Veterans Memorial

The inspiring new memorial dedicated to indigenous veterans is a bea...

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How Can I Tour the White House in Washington, DC?

Everything you need to know about planning a visit to the country’s ...

International Spy Museum

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Your Guide to Visiting the New International Spy Museum in Washington, DC

We’ve got everything you need to know about the new home for one o...

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial at night

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Visiting the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, DC

Everything you need to know about the national memorial to America’s...

Washington Monument

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Guide to Visiting the Washington Monument

Gaze up at this iconic stone obelisk, the defining feature of DC's s...

@beingmakeda - Art at the National Museum of Women in the Arts - Museum in Washington, DC

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Visiting the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, DC

Check out the only museum in the world solely dedicated to women in ...

@mattbridgesphotography - Changing of the Guard ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery - Historic sites near Washington, DC

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Guide to Visiting Arlington National Cemetery

Pay respects to thousands who have given their lives in the name of ...

Family walking on the National Mall - How to tour the monuments and memorials in Washington, DC

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How Can I Tour the Monuments & Memorials in Washington, DC?

No trip to Washington, DC is complete without touring our celebrated...

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Can I Tour the Pentagon?

Yes, fill out an online tour request at least two weeks and within 9...

Organizations That Benefit Students

American Experience Foundation

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American Experience Foundation (AEF)

Horton's Kids DC Organization

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Horton's Kids

WHUT American Graduate

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WHUT: American Graduate

Communities in Schools Nation's Capital

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Communities in Schools: The Nation's Capital

For Love of Children

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For Love of Children

Inner City Inner Child

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Inner City Inner Child

History Resources

Discover more about different historical aspects of DC

Discover more about different historical aspects of DC

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An Intro to Go-Go Music in Washington, DC

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6 Historic Demonstrations That Took Place in Washington, DC

Food & Drink

Turning Back the Clock with Virginia Ali of Ben's Chili Bowl

African American Culture

The Unique History of DC's U Street Neighborhood

History & Heritage

The History of Washington, DC

Additional DC History Resources

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Trailblazing Leader: Barack Obama

Learn more about the 44th President of the United States

VP Kamala Harris I'm Speaking mural in The Wharf

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Trailblazing Leader: Kamala Harris

Learn more about the first female Vice President

Mayor Muriel Bowser

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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser

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National AIDS Memorial: AIDS Memorial Quilt

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The National AIDS Quilt

Honoring friends and loved ones who had died of AIDS

@adam_brockett - National Monument

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Permits to Demonstrate in DC

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@waldolina - Dupont Circle

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DCPS’ Equity Strategy & Programming Team

Recommended readings and resources for race, racism, and anti-racism

@chacc_dc - Child at Congress Heights Arts and Culture Center - Things to do in Washington, DC's Congress Heights neighborhood

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DC Public Library: Conversations About Race

Resources about race for all ages that belong on every reading List

Getting Around DC

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Accessibility Information in Washington, DC

DC prides itself on being an accessible city.

DC Metro Map and Information - Public Transportation in Washington, DC

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DC Metro Accessibility

Discover how the DC metro is is accessible

@trbaba - View from Gravelly Point - Plane Landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport

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Getting to Washington, DC

Make your way to the nation’s capital with the following transportat...

red taxi car driving on the road

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Requesting a Wheelchair Accesible Taxi in DC

To reserve a trip on a wheelchair accessible taxi vehicle this is wh...

Foggy bottom metro station

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How Do I Get Around Washington, DC?

Here are the best options for traversing the nation’s capital.

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