Historic Sites in Washington DC

"This venue at 551 10th street had been open for less than two years when it was the scene of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination by actor John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865. Lincoln had been attending a production of Our American Cousin when he was shot in the head in the presidential box by Booth at close range. He was then lifted across the street to the Petersen House, also now part of the Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site, where he died the following morning."

"A tour of a lower level museum examines Lincoln's early political career and presidency, as well as the many attempts on his life. See where history changed course there and in the theatre, where a local actor will perform a period monologue detailing the evening of Lincoln's assassination. (In the evening, you can take in a world class play on the same stage.)"

"A post shared by AJ Washington (@alfredjw_) on Nov 5, 2017 at 12:11pm PST. The expansive Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens of heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post in Upper Northwest is perfect for snuggling up with your sweetie as you stroll the gardens and take in the museum’s lavish treasures."

"Hillwood Estate is a heritage and decorative arts museum which opened in 1973. It was the former residence of Marjorie Merriweather Post."

"On a hillside overlooking the city from across the Potomac River, Arlington National Cemetery is filled with memorials to American history and the men and women who were part of it. Its best-known landmarks are the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, President John F. Kennedy's gravesite, and the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial depicting the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima in World War II. The Welcome Center has maps, information (including the locations of specific graves), exhibits telling the story of Arlington National Cemetery and its monuments."

"Located in Arlington, Virginia, Arlington National Cemetery is a few minutes south of Washington, DC, but it’s worth the side trip. You’ve probably heard of it before. It’s one of the oldest and most esteemed military cemeteries in the world."

"After your visit, take the Metro at Gallery Place to Arlington National Cemetery. (You will have to change to the Blue Line at Metro Center)."

"This national historic site is another unit of the national park service that is dedicated to the African American history in the United States. Located in Anacostia in Southeast Washington DC, the site commemorates the former home of Frederick Douglass. He is one of the most prominent advocates of African American rights during 19th century."

"1411 W St. SE Washington, DC. Frederick Douglass, the famous abolitionist, and advisor to Lincoln, bought this house in SE Washington, DC in 1877. The year that it was built is unknown. The National Historic Site was recently restored and reopened in 2007."

"The home of the famous abolitionist Frederick Douglass is in Anacostia, a historic neighborhood in southeast D.C. Access to this National Historic Site and a guided tour cost $1.50 for each reserved ticket and $5 for an entire school group."

"Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office is a museum and historic site. It consists of the restored rooms where Clara Barton had lived and worked during the Civil War."

"The First Division Monument, standing in President's Park next to the White House and in front of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, is dedicated to those who served and died in the First Division of the American Expeditionary Forces."

"This residence-turned-museum is known as the “Brewmaster’s Castle.” It is a lesser-known building that once housed the world’s oldest brewer, known as Christian Heurich. Heurich is recognized as the city’s most successful brewer. During his life, he was D.C.’s second largest landowner and largest non-governmental employer."

"Once the home of the “world’s oldest brewer,” who ran the Christian Heurich Brewing Company until his death at age 102, this Victorian mansion features a quaint garden, open to the public during lunch hours.Best for:a brown-bag lunch, a break from the 9 to 5. Photo by Valerie Paschall."

"Referred to as the Brewmaster's Castle, the Heurich House in Dupont Circle is known for beer-focused events throughout the year. Every Thursday, it hosts a live “HOME/BREWED” exhibit in the site’s private backyard. View this post on Instagram"

"The L. Ron Hubbard House, located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C, is also known as the Original Founding Church of Scientology. Scientology founder, L. Ron Hubbard lived in the home from 1955 until 1959."

"An impressive selection of gin and tonics steal the spotlight at chef Bart Vandaele’s open-air rooftop, tucked behind sibling Belga Cafe on Capitol Hill. The garden-style setup serving sharable American bites is also a popular meetup spot for weekday happy hour and brunch. View this post on Instagram"

"This stylish back rooftop garden serves refreshing gin-based cocktails in a tranquil environment. Interestingly, BETSY is inspired by Chef Bart Vandaele’s favorite chicken, Betsy. In the winter, there is outdoor heating and they offer hot cocktails which are sure to warm you up from the inside out."

"Every morning, these unique and gourmet doughnuts are hanD.C.rafted right in District Doughnut’s very own kitchen. These donuts are one-of-a-kind, with a weekly menu of around 10 flavors. They also have a rotating variety of seasonal flavors, with everything from cookies and cream doughnuts to chocolate cake doughnuts with a decadent vanilla bean glaze."

"I have pre ordered mine before to make sure I get the certain flavors. With a rotating seasonal menu I always recommend trying those items. But a classic browned butter or vanilla glaze are always some of my favorites as well."

"Before he brought Washingtonians perfect ramen at Daikaya, restaurateur Daisuke Utagawa introduced them to the wonders of raw fish at Sushiko: the city’s first sushi spot when it opened in 1976. Executive chef Piter Tjan prides himself on the restaurant’s top-notch a la carte sushi and commitment to traditional techniques, but he’s also willing to experiment and draw inspiration from other cuisines, such as a recent avocado roll that came topped with slices of smoked salmon and a ponzu “salsa.” When the restaurant is open for dining, it’s also worth investigating Kobo, the restaurant-within-a-restaurant at Sushiko that serves a vegan tasting menu so good, it earned three stars from The Washington Post. Dining at the restaurant: The restaurant is currently closed for onsite dining."

"Chevy Chase, MDThe vibe: Established; slightly suburban (kids may drum chopsticks); innovative. Sushiko’s been slicing raw fish since the '70s, but that doesn’t mean the restaurant is without new tricks. In fact, its full of them, like this cherry-wood-smoked Tasmanian ocean trout tartare dotted with goat cheese.Best bet: The $90 chef’s tasting menu served at the sushi bar."

"Chevy Chase's Sushiko is a destination for Washingtonians and has landed on critics' top lists for years, thanks to its obsessive focus on fresh fish. The sushi here is beautifully plated, and the serene restaurant's art is just as colorful. One popular option here is the omakase, where a chef delivers premium sashimi cuts, nigiri, and extras like a sakura sundae."

"At this roomy Thai restaurant in Mt. Vernon Triangle, chef Jeeraporn Poksupthon has a kitchen worthy of her skill, ambition, and work ethic. Poksupthon led large catering kitchens in Thailand before she helped usher a wave of chile-fueled Northern and Northeastern cooking into D.C. at now-closed Baan Thai in Logan Circle."

"At this roomy Thai restaurant in Mt. Vernon Triangle, chef Jeeraporn Poksupthon has a kitchen worthy of her skill and ambition. Poksupthon led large catering kitchens in Thailand before she helped usher a wave of chile-fueled Northern and Northeastern cooking into D.C. at now-closed Baan Thai in Logan Circle."