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Historical Society of D.C., Washington DC

Housed in the Carnegie Library building on Mount Vernon Square, the Historical Society of Washington DC is dedicated to the local history of the city.

Housed in the Carnegie Library building on Mount Vernon Square, the Historical Society of Washington DC is dedicated to the local history of the city. It has a research library and exhibition on D.C. history, and organizes educational events and activities open to the public.


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About Historical Society of D.C.

 801 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States

 +1 202 393-142

 [email protected]

 www.dchistory.org

Historical Society of D.C. and Nearby Sights on Map

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National Portrait Gallery USA

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National Crime and Punishment Museum

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International Spy Museum

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National Museum of Women in the Arts

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U.S. Navy Memorial

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Franklin Square

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Ford's Theater

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Koshland Science Museum

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