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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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DC Funk Parade

Twentieth Anniversary Concert

Chuck Hinton

Republic Theatre [acetate film photonegative]

Washington Shopping Plate Associates, Charga-Plate, United States, 1960s

Freedom in '63 (Howard University)

Washington Senators ticket stub

Third and Rhode Island

First Baptist Women Present A tribute To Black Women

Washington Senators Mirror

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

DC Cowboys Dance Company

Old Canal Lock House

Insignia, District of Columbia National Guard, United States Army

Mayor Marion Barry & Betty Shabazz

Georgetown Corner in the Rain

Fruit Seller with man on bicycle, from the series Connecticut Avenue

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.

Game-Used Football

Electric Streetcar, Capital Traction Co. # 303

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

D.C. Neighborhood Libraries

Poster for African Liberation Day

Washington, D.C. Foreclosure Quilt

[Robert Scurlock in front of Capitol with Speed Graphic camera : acetate film photonegative,]]

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

Road Map of the District of Columbia

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

The Musical Life of Chuck Brown

The Washington Monument as Seen from the Pan American Union

Members Standing Outside the Club at 813 S Street, NW


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