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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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Washington DC, from the United States Series

37c District of Columbia single

Wilkins Puppet

Bumper Sticker, "Taxation Without Representation"

Painting of Duke Ellington

Washington, DC

Stamp illustrated with the Washington Monument framed by cherry blossom trees and a blue sky.

Forever Cherry Blossom Centennial: Washington Monument single

Lab coat worn by Bill Nye on Bill Nye the Science Guy

Washington Shopping Plate Credit Card

Chuck Brown's Gibson Guitar

22c Duke Ellington single

Poster from the Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Parade held in Washington, DC on June 12, 2018

Beer Tap Knob, "Old Georgetown Premium Beer"

Romper Room School diploma

Anacostia Pharmacy, 1945

Sweet Honey in the Rock

Washington Nationals ticket

Georgetown Waterfront

Ballou H. S. Ballou Knights Pennant

Hi-Boy Donut Shop

Howard University

Anacostia Green Line Metro Flag, 1985

"Taxation without Representation" License plate

DC 101 Bumper Sticker

Colton's Georgetown and the City of Washington the Capital of the United States of America

Dunbar High School

Outdoor Art Fair Lafayette Park

Pinback Button, "I Live in Anacostia By Choice"

Washington DC, from the United States Series

Johnson J.H.S. Crew T-shirt

Beer Tap Knob, "Senate Beer"

George Washington University Pennat

Poster from the Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Parade held in Washington, DC on June 12, 2018

Do Your Thing At The New Thing

Chuck Hinton


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