Fort Willard
Fort Willard was the southernmost fortification on the Virginia side of the Potomac River. Along with Forts Weed, O'Rourke, Farnsworth, and Lyon, it protected the river approaches t... waymarking.com
Woodrow Wilson House
Woodrow Wilson House Woodrow Wilson House, a National Trust Historic Site Explore the home and presidential museum of Woodrow Wilson, educator, statesman and Nobel Peace Pri... preservationnation.org
Tudor Place Historic House And Garden
Tudor Place was built by Martha Washington's granddaughter, Martha Custis Peter, and her husband, Thomas Peter, son of a successful Scottish tobacco merchant. In 1805, Thomas Peter ... famplosion.com
Dumbarton House Museum
Standing on the heights of Georgetown for almost two centuries, this fine Federal-period house showcases period furniture and decorative arts of the late-18th and early-19th ... culturaltourismdc.org
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
Frederick Douglass, "The Lion of Anacostia," purchased Cedar Hill in 1877. Visitors are welcome to explore the 15-acre property and a visitor center, which displays a 17-minute f... heritagesites.com
Anderson House - The Society Of The Cincinnati
Experience the history and splendor of Gilded Age Washington at Anderson House, a 1905 Beaux Arts mansion built as the winter home of Larz Anderson, an American diplomat, and his wi... washington.org
Lee-fendall House Museum And Garden
Philip Richard Fendall, a cousin to Revolutionary War hero, Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee, father of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, built this house in 1785. From 1785 until 1903,... virginia.org
The White House
America's most famous house is open for public tours. Families can take self-guided tours through the Residence portion of the President's home. Entering through the East Wing of the ... trekaroo.com
Gadsby's Tavern Museum
Gadsby's Tavern Museum consists of two buildings, a ca. 1785 tavern and the 1792 City Hotel. The buildings are named for Englishman John Gadsby who operated them from 1796 to 1808. ... famplosion.com
Nurses, Spies And Soldiers: The Civil War At Carlyle House
When war broke out between the North and South, Alexandria was quickly occupied by federal troops. In a key location surrounded by battlefields, the city became a major transportation... virginia.org
National Museum Of American Jewish Military History
The National Museum of American Jewish Military History, under the auspices of the Jewish War Veterans of the USA, documents and preserves the contributions of Jewish America... culturaltourismdc.org
African American Civil War Museum
Slavery to Freedom: Civil War to Civil Rights The Museum's permanent exhibition portrays the extraordinary African American struggle for freedom in the United States. We encourage b... museumsusa.org
Decatur House
Decatur House Home to Washington's Elite Numerous influential political figures have called Decatur House home, including President Martin Van Buren. (Photo by Carol M. High... preservationnation.org
Ball-sellers House
Donated to the Arlington Historical Society in 1975, this is Arlington's oldest residence. It was built around 1742. It is a rare example of the homes where the working class people... museumsusa.org
Cherry Hill Farm
Cherry Hill Farm was part of a pre-Revolutionary War plantation located at the crossroads of a trail from Winchester to Alexandria and another trail to the Little Falls on the Potomac... virginia.org
The Lyceum Alexandria's History Museum
In 1839, a group of gentlemen calling themselves The Alexandria Lyceum joined with the Alexandria Library Company to build a grand hall to provide a place for lectures, scientific e... museumland.net
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Visitors should come prepared for an experience likely to be disturbing and difficult to forget. At the start of the tour, each visitor is given an identity card of a Holocaust v... mytravelguide.com
Mary Mcleod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site commemorates the life of Mary McLeod Bethune and the organization she founded, the National Council of Negro Women. The ... museumland.net