In a city with so many tour options, it’s easy to think they’re all the same, but Historic America takes great pride in being a little different. Don’t get stuck with a boring guide reciting facts and statistics and dates that you’ll never remember, instead hire a Professional History Nerd that approaches each tour with …
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The House The iconic home of the President of the United States, the White House is one of the most recognizable homes of any state or national leader. Sitting near the epicenter of Washington D.C., its address at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue was selected in 1791 to be the location of the White House. Construction of …
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The Monument The centerpiece of the D.C. skyline is the Washington Monument which memorializes and pays respect to George Washington, the United States’ first Commander in Chief and President. Built in the shape of an Egyptian obelisk, this monument represents the foundation laid by George Washington that would be the country we live in today. …
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THE MEMORIAL The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a 129-foot tall marble structure in the style of classical revival architecture. It is built out of white Imperial Danby marble from Vermont. The memorial houses a 19-foot tall marble statue of Thomas Jefferson. Construction began on December 15, 1938, and the cornerstone was laid on November 15, 1939. …
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The Smithsonian’s Museum of Natural History is much like the elephant that greets its visitors: large and wonderful. The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History was first started in 1846. It was initially housed in the Smithsonian castle. Beginning in 1902, Congress appropriated funds to construct a brand new building on the current national mall. …
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As the coronavirus continues to shake our world and prevent museums and normal tourist attractions from reopening, now is the perfect time to explore surrounding cities and hidden gems in the DMV area (DC, Maryland, Virginia). Located a little over an hour away by car (and one hour by train), Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is …
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Visiting Washington D.C. for the first time and want to have the trip of a lifetime? Look no further than a day trip to Mount Vernon. Located roughly 30 minutes from Washington by car, Mount Vernon is a great escape from the bustling city life of downtown D.C. You can walk the grounds where our …
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Many are familiar with the famous memorial at the national mall which pays homage to America’s 16th president. Likewise, many are familiar with Ford’s Theater where John Wilkes Booth ended the life of Abraham Lincoln. However, not many people know that the cottage where Lincoln spent roughly a quarter of his presidency still exists in …
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