Welcome to DC!

Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States, founded on July 16, 1790. The City of Washington was originally a separate municipality within the Territory of Columbia until an act of Congress in 1871 effectively merged the City [...]

National WWII Memorial

The World War II Memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S., the more than 400,000 who died, and all who supported the war effort from home. Symbolic of the defining event of the 20th Century, the memorial is a monument to the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of the [...]

National Mall

Officially established in 1965, National Mall and Memorial Parks actually protects some of the older parkland in the National Park System. Areas within this premier park provide visitors with ample opportunities to commemorate presidential legacies; honor the courage and sacrifice of war veterans; and celebrate the United States commitment to freedom and equality.
National Mall and Memorial Parks (NAMA) is responsible [...]

May Hot List: A Day-by-day Guide to Entertainment in the Month Ahead

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National Cherry Blossom Festival

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is one of hundreds of events which occur within National Mall and Memorial Parks each year. Play a part in how you and future generations will experience and enjoy America’s Treasures. Visit the National Mall Plan website today.

The 2009 National Cherry Blossom Festival is scheduled for March 27-April 11, 2010. The [...]