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The Historical Society of Washington, DC050

in Washington, DC 20001
202.383.1850
Hours:Tue-Sat 10am-5pm
Cost:Free
Ages:All Ages

about The Historical Society of Washington, DC:

Located in the beautiful old Carnegie Library building (formerly the Central Public Library for the District of Columbia), The Historical Society of Washington, DC is devoted to making the history of the Washington metropolitan area and its people accessible and understandable to public audiences in order to achieve a sense of identity, place and pride in Washington for those who live and work here and for the nation as a whole.

The state-of-the-art Kiplinger Library makes available an extensive collection of historic materials including prints, rare publications, photographs, maps, manuscripts, and memorabilia. The Society also houses temporary exhibits and offers diverse programs for all ages, from workshops to films to lectures.

getting there:

Located on K Street, NW between 7th and 9th streets, NW and is 2 blocks south of the Mt. Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center Metro Station (yellow and green lines) and 2 blocks north of the Gallery Pl-Chinatown Metro station (Red, Yellow, and Green lines).

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