When it was passed in 1789, the Constitution set out the boundaries not only for a new government but for a new capital city as well. At the time, the new Distr

These history travel guides provide an introduction discussing the history and preservation of the present-day site and facilities and include a detailed, walki

Washington D.C. is every American's home away from home. Since DC is a compact city with great public transportation, it's easy to explore both its high-profile

The images in this collection capture the diverse history of Georgetown. Georgetown, a thriving neighborhood in the nation's capital, was established in 1751 as

This account of the first president’s trip to unite a young America “follows Washington’s travels day-by-day with detailed information about each stop”