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Web Sites in Category History
City Museum of Washington, DC  - Museum devoted to the local history of the city and its neighborhoods, operated by the Historical Society of Washington, DC. Includes information on the museum, the history and activities of the society, a calendar of events, and an online catalog of the research collections for local history, including books, pamphlets, manuscript collections, photos, and objects.
District of Columbia Public Library: Washingtoniana Division - Extensive resources for local history and genealogy.
Creation of the National Mall - Brief historical account, with a timeline of important dates. National Park Service site.
DC Preservation League - Local historic preservation group. Includes news, events, and historic information.
Explore DC - An 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 Columbia - Brief account of how DC got its flag. From DC Watch magazine.
George Washington University: Gelman Library Special Collections - Local history and university history collections.
H-DC Discussion Network - Discussion forum, bulletin board, and resource site for local history and culture.
History of Fire and Police Call Boxes - Description, uses, and history.
History of Self-Government in the District of Columbia - Reviews the historic conflict between self-government and Congressional authority over DC.
Origins of the Name District of Columbia - Summarizes the District's evolution as a jurisdiction.
Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site - Story of the historic avenue. Official National Park Service site.
Political Graveyard - Burial places of politicians.
The Capital and the Bay: Narratives of Washington and the Chesapeake Bay Region, ca. 1600-1925 - A digital library of 141 books from the collections of the Library of Congress dealing with the history of Washington and the Chesapeake Bay area of Maryland and Virginia. Search by keyword or browse by subject, author, or title. Documents are displayed in text-only or page image form.
The Mall - History of the Capital's central park and its development in the 19th and 20th centuries. Plans, photos, drawings, and bibliography.
United States Capitol Historical Society - Promotes 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 History - Brief chronology. From the Washington, D.C., Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society website.
Washington, DC History - Brief history of the city from 1571 to 1817.
Washingtonpost.com: 125 Years of the Washington Post - Vignettes of the history of the city and newspaper since 1877. Stories, photos, and videos.
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