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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

Discover rich and essential African American history at this free Sm...

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 African American history and culture awaits in DC, from ...

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

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


Downtown

U.S. Navy Memorial

The United States Navy Memorial

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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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Downtown

National Geographic Museum

Due to construction, the National Geographic Museum will be temporarily closed as we reimagine our Base Camp experience.

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Dupont Circle

Mangia DC Food Tours

Georgetown Foodie Tour: eat and explore the neighborhood

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Virginia

Arlington House

Former home of Robert E. Lee. Open daily 9:30 am–4:30 pm

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Embassy Row

Embassy of Costa Rica

Foggy Bottom

DAR Museum

Do you like admiring antiques? Come see how Americans lived during the early days of this country.

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