Welcome to H-DC, Washington, D.C. History and Life, a member of H-Net Humanities & Social Sciences Online. H-DC, a refereed, multi- and inter-disciplinary digital network, provides a means of communication and interaction for those who research, write, read, teach, collect, curate, and preserve Washington, DC history and culture and for those who work in cultural institutions located within DC, regardless of discipline.

Recent Content

U.S. Capitol Cherry Blossom Tour

Matthew Gilmore •03/20/2025 Discussion

U.S. Capitol Cherry Blossom Tour

This is the last week to buy tickets!

Date & Time: March 24, 2025, 5:30 - 8:00 pm ET

Location: U.S. Capitol Grounds

50ドル.00 tour/person

100ドル.00 tour & membership/person

At the U.S. Capitol Historical Society, we are downright blossoming with excitement for Spring! Now that the sun has peaked its warm rays out from behind the winter clouds, it is time for our favorite time of year, Cherry Blossom Season!

Join us as our resident historians lead a tour of the historic Capitol Grounds. Learn about the U.S. Capitol’s first landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted, and

Historical Arlington Cemetery Records Arrive at National Archives

By Pete Lewis | National Archives News

WASHINGTON, February 5, 2025 – In December, the National Archives’ Permanent Records Capture Team and staff from the Cartographic Branch began receiving a collection of historical documents from Arlington National Cemetery (ANC). This collection consists of rare maps and architectural drawings from the 1830s to 1970s that were used to assist in determining land boundaries and roads, and constructing historic structures at ANC, as well as other documents of significance.

"Collections like this

Raze Application Report--March 17, 2025

Matthew Gilmore •03/18/2025 Discussion

Bookmark and Share

Greetings: Raze applications have been recently filed at the Department of Buildings (DOB) for the below addresses. A list of all year-to-date razes for 2025 (Raze Application Report--2025) and year end reports for previous years can be found on the DC Historic Preservation Office website.

ANC Address

3D 4430 Lowell Street NW, raze 1926 detached brick dwelling

3F 4422 Connecticut Avenue NW, raze 1980 fast food restaurant

4C 4333 Kansas Avenue NW, raze 1897 detached dwelling

7D 3200 Benning Road NE, raze Benning Road Transfer Station facility

Historic Preservation