Skip to main content
Meetings
search search search search search search
search
Home

History & Heritage

Explore historic things to do in Washington, DC

Neighborhood
Amenities
Reset

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 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...


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.

VIEW DETAILS

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..

VIEW DETAILS

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

VIEW DETAILS

Foggy Bottom

The Delegation of the European Union to ...

We promote EU policies in the United States, which includes presenting and explaining EU actions to the U

VIEW DETAILS

Foggy Bottom

DAR Museum

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

VIEW DETAILS

DC Metro Area

DC Design Tours

Offering historic tours of Washington, DC focused on architecture, urban planning and design.

VIEW DETAILS

National Mall

Smithsonian Castle

The oldest of 19 museums, the Castle is rich in history and grandeur and is the ideal setting for a variety of events

VIEW DETAILS

National Mall

Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden

Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden

VIEW DETAILS
Partner Content