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Explore America: Washington, D.C.

Explore America and discover people, places, art, and history that connect to Washington, D.C., in the Smithsonian’s collections. The nation's capital is known for its monuments and museums, but Washington, D.C., has vibrant neighborhoods and a culture all its own. Held in trust for the American people, the Smithsonian’s collections document the country’s history, art from across the globe, scientific discovery, and the vast wonders of the natural and cultural world. Visit Smithsonian Open Access to download, share, and reuse millions of the Smithsonian’s 2D and 3D images.


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Painting of Duke Ellington

Roberta Flack

22c Duke Ellington single

Hoodie worn by Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley delivering a sermon on Trayvon Martin

Postcard calling for "Statehood or Else" in DC

Roland L. Freeman, Photographer, Washington DC

Sweet Honey in the Rock

Seat from Griffith Stadium

Flag for Alpha Kappa Alpha

1960Now Portfolio (A): Untitled

Parade Thrills!

Georgetown Starter jacket

Chuck Hinton

Resting on the Goalpost. Washington, D.C., June 1969, from the series Southern Roads/City Pavements

Twentieth Anniversary Concert

Chuck Hinton

First Baptist Women Present A tribute To Black Women

The children’s choir of Shiloh Baptist Church, Washington, D.C., 1998

Mayor Marion Barry & Betty Shabazz

Georgetown Corner in the Rain

Bernice Johnson Reagon

Sweet Honey In the Rock

Green wrap hat made by Vanilla Beane

Sweet Honey In the Rock 23rd Anniversary Concert

Two Boys at Carrolburg Place, Washington, D.C.

Poster for African Liberation Day

Mr. Miller in front of the Republic Theatre [acetate film photonegative]

Members Standing Outside the Club at 813 S Street, NW

Architectural illustration of the new Student Center at UDC by Michael Marshall

We Who Believe In Freedom

Dr. Terry [exterior view of Ethical Prescription Pharmacy, Inc. : cellulose acetate photonegative]

Ethical Pharmacy, c/o Dr. Terry, July 1950 [cellulose acetate photonegative]

Original Frederick Douglas [Douglass] House in Anacostia [black-and-white photonegative]

Soda Fountain

Grocery Store, 14th & U Streets


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