By DullesMoms, Jan 2021
Get to know our country’s past presidents and the men and women who helped support them. Check out these 20+ places in the DMV:
National Portrait Gallery
Portraits, Presidents, and politics, oh my! Visit the National Portrait Gallery for a picturesque peek at our leaders — past and present at their America’s Presidents exhibit.
National Museum of American History
From policy advocate to trendsetter and everything in between, this collection of our First Ladies’ contributions should not be missed at the National Museum of American History’s The First Ladies exhibit.
Free Admission @ George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Lincoln Memorial
Little did we know when construction began in 1914 that the Lincoln Memorial, a widely recognized memorial dedicated to our nation’s 16th president, would become the most visited site on the National Mall! Before visiting, please check this destination’s website to determine its operating status.
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
An ode to classical architecture, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial features a grand rotunda and a bronze statue of this founding father and third President of the United States. Before visiting, please check this destination’s website to determine its operating status.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is filled with iconic quotes from one of our most prolific Presidents, our nation’s 32nd. Before visiting, please check this destination’s website to determine its operating status.
George Washington’s Birthday Parade
President Lincoln’s Cottage
Visit President Lincoln’s Cottage and immerse yourself in the space where the Great Emancipator, our nation’s 16th President, would craft decisions that change the course of our nation’s history.
Arlington National Cemetery
John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, is one of only two U.S. presidents buried at Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place for more than 400,000 veterans and their families.
Mount Vernon
At Mount Vernon, plan on spending the day at the estate of our country’s first president, George Washington.
National Museum of American History (Online)
If you’re looking to give your feet a rest from walking, the National Museum of American History has an online Presidential exhibit that’ll still knock your socks off!
Ford’s Theatre Museum
Ford’s Theatre Museum not only pays homage to the night of President Lincoln’s death, but also recalls the life and contributions of this American Presidential giant, our nation’s 16th.
National Archives
The National Archives gives you the chance to learn just what goes into creating a Presidential library. Take a virtual peek at artifacts from such Presidents as Franklin Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and Ronald Reagan.
Washington Monument
No visit to Washington, DC, would be complete without a trip to the Washington Monument, a towering monolith that honors our country’s first President, George Washington.
George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Another stately and impressive tribute to our first President, the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, honors his commitment to the principles of Freemasonry. Unfamiliar with the Freemasons? Click here to learn more.
Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove
Visit the unique and serene Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac, a place where President Johnson, our nation’s 17th, often found refuge. Before visiting, please check this destination’s website to determine its operating status.
Washington National Cathedral
Find Wilson Bay, the thoughtful and beautiful resting place of 28th President Woodrow Wilson, inside the magnificent Washington National Cathedral.
Theodore Roosevelt Island
Theodore Roosevelt Island, an almost 90-acre island, is a national memorial located in the Potomac River. In memory of our nation’s 26th President, the island boasts a wide variety of walking trails, shoreline views of Washington, DC, and a memorial plaza featuring a statue of Roosevelt himself. Before visiting, please check this destination’s website to determine its operating status.
Mount Rushmore
All it takes is a click of your mouse to get a better-than-a-bird’s-eye-view of the famous Mount Rushmore in all its glory. Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt await your virtual visit!
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was named in 1964 as a memorial to assassinated President John F. Kennedy, our nation’s 35th President. While locals often visit for a wide variety of live performances, you’re invited to take a tour of this special landmark.
National Museum of American History
Aptly named, The National Museum of American History boasts an ongoing Presidential exhibit, The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden.
Presidents Park (Busts)
Virginia’s Presidents Park, a now-defunct open-air museum, had more than forty-three 18- to 20-foot-tall Presidential busts, crowded together and taking the brunt of the weather. Learn more about what happened to them and where they are today with a quick read.
Lady Bird Johnson Park
Take in stunning views of Washington, DC, from Lady Bird Johnson Park, named after our nation’s 17th First Lady, who earned a Presidential Medal of Freedom for her work to transform the American landscape and preserve its natural beauty as a national treasure. Situated on an island in the Potomac River, the park includes two memorials: Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac and the Navy and Marine Memorial. Before visiting, please check this destination’s website to determine its operating status.
National Archives Museum
Visit the National Archives Museum for an inspiring look at the original founding documents of our nation, signed by two then-future Presidents, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.
US Capitol
The US Capitol even boasts monuments dedicated to the presidents. When visiting, look for the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, which honors our nation’s 18th President (located here), and the James A. Garfield Monument, which honors our nation’s 20th President (located here). To learn more about all the monuments on the Capitol campus, including accessibility due to security concerns, click here.
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial honors the 34th President of the United States (who, during WWII, also served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe). Set in a park-like plaza, visitors will see sculptures, moldings, and large columns that frame a mesh tapestry depicting the Normandy landings. Before visiting, please check this destination’s website to determine its operating status.
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