Web Sites and Link
• City Museum of Washington, DC
Museum and research library devoted to the local history of the city and its neighborhoods, operated by the Historical Society of Washington, DC. Although the museum exhibits are temporarily closed, the research library is open. Includes information on the museum, the history and activities of the society, a calendar of events, and an overview and searchable catalog of the library collections.
• DC Preservation LeagueLocal historic preservation group. Includes news, events, and historic information.
• District of Columbia Public Library: Washingtoniana DivisionExtensive resources for local history and genealogy.
• Explore DCAn exploration of the city and its role as National Capital. Covers local history and neighborhoods, key Federal government institutions, the city's African-American heritage, U.S. Presidents, and special-interest virtual tours. Includes video and audio clips, print and online resources, and lesson plans. Produced by local PBS station WETA.
• Flag of the District of ColumbiaBrief account of how DC got its flag. From DC Watch magazine.
• George Washington University: Gelman Library Special CollectionsLocal history and university history collections.
• H-DC Discussion NetworkDiscussion forum, bulletin board, and resource site for local history and culture.
• History of Self-Government in the District of ColumbiaReviews the historic conflict between self-government and Congressional authority over DC.
• Origins of the Name District of ColumbiaSummarizes the District's evolution as a jurisdiction.
• Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic SiteStory of the historic avenue. Official National Park Service site.
• Political GraveyardBurial places of politicians.
• The MallHistory of the Capital's central park and its development in the 19th and 20th centuries. Plans, photos, drawings, and bibliography.
• United States Capitol Historical SocietyPromotes the history of the Capitol and Congress and serves as an informational and educational resource. Includes membership information, an education center, history, exhibits and a gift shop.
• Washington, D.C., Railroad HistoryBrief chronology. From the Washington, D.C., Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society website.
• Washington, DC HistoryBrief history of the city from 1571 to 1817.
• Washingtonpost.com: 125 Years of the Washington PostVignettes of the history of the city and newspaper since 1877. Stories, photos, and videos.
