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Henry the elephant in the National Museum of Natural History
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Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC

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

National Museum of African American History and Culture and Monument Thumbnail Image
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Visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

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

@washingtondcua - Tour guide with group in Smithsonian National Museum of American History - Free museum in Washington, DC
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Visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, DC

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

Free African American History and Culture Experiences in Washington, DC - Contemplative Court inside the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Free Things to Do: African American History & Culture in Washington, DC

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

MLK Jr. Memorial
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3 Days of African American History & Heritage in Washington, DC

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

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National Mall

National Museum of the American Indian

Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

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Virginia

Arlington National Cemetery Tours

Arlington National Cemetery is an enduring tribute to those who have dedicated their lives to defending the ideals of our nation

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Anacostia

Anacostia Community Museum

Welcome to the Anacostia Community Museum

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Capitol Hill

National Postal Museum

Smithsonian National Postal Museum

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Dupont Circle

Woodrow Wilson House

Dine intimately in the presidential Dining Room, enjoy cocktails throughout the main museum rooms or relax and unwind in the tranquil period garden.

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National Mall

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Located between 14th St. and Raoul Wallenberg Pl., SW (formerly 15th St

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Georgetown

Martin's Tavern, est. 1933

One of the few original taverns left in the city. With unparalleled history, hosting every President since Truman with its historic charm, serving classic American fare for four generations.

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National Mall

National Archives Museum

Home to the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, the National Archives holds more than 15 billion records.

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Petworth

President Lincoln's Cottage

President Lincoln's Cottage offers a unique, historic, and award-winning setting for special events.

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Capitol Hill

Emancipation Memorial (Freedman's Memori...

Located in Lincoln Park on Capitol Hill, the Emancipation Memorial (sometimes referred to as the Freedman's Memorial) feature..

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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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Downtown

Decatur House on Lafayette Square

Designed by architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe in 1818, this historic home was the first and last private residence in Lafayette Square.

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National Mall

Vietnam Women's Memorial

Just south of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is the Vietnam Women's Memorial, which commemorates the 265,000 women that served in the Vietnam War, many of whom worked as nurses

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