The Most Interesting Historical Places in Washington DC

Stroll the avenues of Capitol Hill, the largest historical neighborhood in Washington, D.C. In addition to its namesake, the United States' C

Commemorating the significant Battle of Antietam during the American Civil War, Antietam National Battlefield is a protected area featuring t

Standing on the banks of the Potomac River, George Washington's Mount Vernon was home to America's first president. This plantation house sit

Located on the site of one of the bloodiest episodes in American history, Gettysburg National Military Park preserves the landscape of the hi

At Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, you'll see the center of 19th century industry. The park features many small museums and exhibits,

The fortress that inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star Spangled Banner," Fort McHenry National Monument displays artifacts from all

The largest Roman Catholic church in the United States and the eighth largest church building in the world, Basilica of the National Shrine o

Originally planned in 1749, Old Town is a historical neighborhood along the Potomac River. The collection of townhouses that flank the street

Listen up as an extraordinarily knowledgeable guide shares details about the Battle of Gettysburg at Association of Licensed Battlefield Guid

Immerse yourself in American history at President Lincoln's Cottage, where Abraham Lincoln lived with his family at the height of the Civil W