Historic Sites & Monuments
Spotlight
 | Darnall's Chance House Museum Prince George's County, Maryland Darnall's Chance was built in 1742 by James Wardrop, a wealthy Scottish immigrant, who amassed a fotune as a merchant and entrepreneur |
 | Dumbarton House District of Columbia The museum features a significant collection of Federal-era decorative arts, paintings and furniture, and is one of only a few such properties open to the public in Washington, DC. |
 | Ford's Theatre Museum District of Columbia The Ford's Theatre Museum combines a remarkable collection of historic artifacts with a variety of interactive exhibits to tell the story of Abraham Lincoln's presidency. Using environmental recreations, videos and three-dimensional figures, the museum transports visitors to 19th-century Washington, where they can follow Lincoln from his arrival in Washington in 1861. |
 | National Archives Experience District of Columbia Home of the Charters of Freedom: The Declaration of Independence, The United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. |
 | Strathmore Afternoon Tea Selected Dates Through October 27th. The Perfect Interlude in the Hustle and Bustle of Life The soothing sounds of local musicians fill the room, as you enjoy Afternoon Tea in the cozy atmosphere of The Shapiro Music Room at Strathmore. |
 | Surratt House Museum Prince George's County, Maryland Surratt House became the first stop on John Wilkes Booth's escape from Washington City. As a result, the widow Mary Surratt was tried, convicted, and executed as a conspirator -- marking the first time that a woman had been executed by the federal government. |
Also Recommended
| Kreeger Museum District of Columbia |
| Oxon Hill Manor Prince George's County, Maryland |
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| Surratt House Museum Prince George's County, Maryland |
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