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The Historical Society of Washington, D.C., also called the DC History Center, is an educational foundation dedicated to preserving and displaying the history of Washington, D.C. The society provides lectures, exhibits, classes, and community events. It runs a museum, library, and publishes the journal Washington History.
This is a list of properties and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the central area of Washington, D.C. For the purposes of this list central Washington, D. C. is defined as all of the Northwest quadrant east of Rock Creek and south of M Street and all of the Southwest quadrant. This includes the National Mall ...
An aerial photo of Washington, D.C. in 2007. The history of Washington, D.C., is tied to its role as the capital of the United States. The site of the District of Columbia along the Potomac River was first selected by President George Washington. The city came under attack during the War of 1812 in an episode known as the Burning of Washington.
This is a list of properties and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the Northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. that are both east of Rock Creek and north of M Street. This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted November 29, 2024.
The row of buildings located at 1810–1820 19th Street NW was designed by local architectural firm Wood, Donn, & Deming in 1904 and built by John N. Nolan. Each house was sold for $17,000 and the original owner of 1812 19th Street NW was Arvine W. Johnston.
British and American movements during the Chesapeake Campaign in 1814 Admiralty House in Bermuda, where the British attack was planned. The Burning of Washington, also known as the Capture of Washington, was a successful British amphibious attack conducted by Rear-Admiral George Cockburn during Admiral Sir John Warren's Chesapeake campaign.
Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. is located at the corner of 8th and I streets, Southeast in Washington, D.C. Established in 1801, it is a National Historic Landmark, the oldest post in the United States Marine Corps, the official residence of the Commandant of the Marine Corps since 1806, and the main ceremonial grounds of the Corps.
The Treasury can be seen in flames in the background during the Burning of Washington. The fire-proof vault addition designed by Latrobe turned out to be a hearty structure – it was the only part of the building that survived the 1814 burning of Washington by British forces during the War of 1812. Treasury offices were temporarily relocated ...