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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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Old C. and O. Canal, Georgetown, D.C.

D.C. Neighborhood Libraries

Poster for African Liberation Day

Washington, D.C. Foreclosure Quilt

Poster, "D.C. Statehood Now!"; poster

Road Map of the District of Columbia

The Musical Life of Chuck Brown

The Washington Monument as Seen from the Pan American Union

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

DC Waterfront, Maine Avenue

Fountain, Dumbarton Oaks

We Who Believe In Freedom

District of Columbia, from the United States Series

District of Columbia Owney tag

(Aerial View of the Smithsonian)

Anacostia Neighborhood Museum

Harry the Hipster Puppet from Sam and Friends

Scurlock Studio

Postcard of Boulder Bridge in Rock Creek Park

Ward 8 neighborhoods

Southeast Neighborhood House

DC Funk Parade

Program, "Virginia Liston"

Program, "Louis Armstrong"

Map of Anacostia neighborhoods

William T. Fauntroy's Metro hard hat.

Anacostia River Tour

Ready, Set, Go!

Pinback Button, "Free D.C."

Pig 'N Pit barbeque restaurant on corner of 6th and Florida Avenue.

City of Washington from beyond the Navy Yard

GO Ju Ju Go


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