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Visit the site of the Battle of Antietam, which led to President Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Located around the corner from the U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court, Belmont-Paul was the home of the National Women's Party.

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site in Washington, D.C. was the home of the 'Father of Black History' from 1915 until his death in 1950.

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Catoctin Mountain Park contains over 25 miles of hiking through the mountains of upper Maryland, a park which honors Franklin D. Roosevelt's legacy in the U.S.

Clara Barton House plaque

This National Historic Site commemorates the life of Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross. The home served as first headquarters for the Red Cross.

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Constitution Gardens is situated between our Vietnam Memorial and World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Sculpture of Eisenhower as a young boy and inscription from his Homecoming Speech at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial.

Located across from the Smithsonian National Air and Space museum and nestled among many of the federal agencies that have roots in the Eisenhower administration, this memorial honors Dwight D.

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A source of American pride, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner." Enjoy ranger talks and flag changes.

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Picturesque Fort Washington sits on high ground overlooking the Potomac River and offers a grand view of Washington, D.C. and the Virginia shoreline.

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Located along the famous Cherry Tree Walk on the Western edge of the Tidal Basin near the National Mall, this is a memorial to FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt.

Frederick Douglass House

Dedicated to preserving the legacy of the 19th century African American, The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site provides guided tours and exhibits.

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Hampton National Historic Site tells the story of people—enslaved African Americans, indentured servants, industrial and agricultural workers, and owners.

This national historical park honors Harriet Tubman, an American hero who dedicated her life to freedom, and her contribution to the Underground Railroad.

Black and White Image of Mary McLeod Shaking Hands with Women

The Bethune Council House was Mary McLeod Bethune's house and the first headquarters of the organization she founded, the National Council of Negro Women.

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Known as the "Battle That Saved Washington", Monocacy is marked as the last battle attempt by the Confederacy to seize Washington, D.C. and move the war north.

National Capital Parks

National Capital Parks offers acres of historic sites, recreation fields, tidal and non-tidal wetlands, meadows, forests, statuary, and archeological sites.

National Mall

The National Mall is America's front yard, featuring the Washington Monument, WWII and Lincoln Memorials, 156 reservations, circles, fountains and more.

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail network follows the paths explored by George Washington. Hikers, bicyclists, and boaters explore the Chesapeake area.

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