One day after its capital city was set ablaze during the War of 1812, a young nation received a bit of a reprieve from, of ...

On 1814, British forces launched one of the most dramatic assaults on the United States by capturing Washington, DC. They set ...

Embark on this 3-hour walking tour to explore Washington DC's iconic monuments, immerse yourself in the city's history, and ...

During his private tour of the NMAAHC during his first term, President Donald Trump said it served as “a meaningful ...

President Donald Trump's rhetoric in his federal takeover of Washington police echoes that of conservative politicians going ...

- President Donald Trump speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Aug. 11, 2025, in Washington, as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, left, and Attorney General ...

Season 2 of the DC Rock History podcast premieres April 7. There will be a live taping of a future episode on April 4 at the MLK Library at 3:45 PM (as part of the DC History Conference). The topic is ...