I had a wonderful experience at the Carter G. Woodson home! Although there isn't much in the home,…read morethe tour guide was incredibly kind and informative. I learned so much and had a great conversation with the tour guide - we even stood around for awhile after the tour talking. I left feeling energized by the thought-provoking conversations and history lesson I had. The home is in a nice, cute neighborhood. There is a small bookstore inside, as well as a waiting area with chairs and restrooms. You must be on a tour to view the home, so check the website before you go because they have limited hours.

Carter G. Woodson is a deceased person; not a place on Yelp. When I added this place to Yelp, I…read morestated that this was the CARTER G. WOODSON MEMORIAL & PARK, as to not confuse it with the high school, historic preservation site (home), recreation center and other places named after the legend. Yelp, please change this! I've been trying to get here for a while now. I finally got here! This park is built near his home (1538 9th Street, NW) and the historic Phyllis Wheatley YWCA (901 Rhode Island Ave, NW) in the Shaw neighborhood. It's a small, triangular park that is bordered by 9th Street, Q Street and Rhode Island Avenue. There are at least 3 park benches on this site and a bit of shade and reprieve from the busy streets bordering the park. On the well traveled streets of Rhode Island or 9th, it's easy to miss in passing or alternatively, a great reminder of the significance of the area. I love that it's a part of his neighborhood as opposed to being tucked away amongst other memorials or monuments that are mainly accessible by foot and usually crowded by tourists. I want tourists to see this too, but its location here is a great tribute and a perfect was to honor the preservation of the neighborhood. DC is changing so much, that I hardly know where my childhood is anymore. To see this was heartwarming and actually brought a tear to my eye. Such grand American history, right here in my home town. It's on display for everyone to enjoy and recognize in the neighborhood and not tucked away in an exhibit of a museum.

The Native American Veterans Memorial is located right next to the museum. Very accessible by…read moremetro. 10/10 would recommend spending some time here and at the museum.

National Native American Veterans Memorial - This memorial has very strong symbolism while also…read morefeeling modern and peaceful. The architecture is well thought out; the circular design and the water create a harmonious space for reflection. I appreciate that it is a place of respect, designed not to be pompous but dignified and quiet. You can truly feel the recognition of Indigenous peoples and their contributions to the country.

--Location/Parking-- Located at Logan Circle, it was a bit…read moreof a trek to find. There is public street parking, but luckily, I walked from the metro. Parking is probably difficult since there is only street parking. --Ambience-- Great place to look at the history and story of Mary Bethune. Keep stop if any history buff. --Service/Staff-- I didn't get a chance to interact with the staff, but there were courteous and had great knowledge on the subject matter. --Products-- Great tour and the staff was very knowledgeable. I recommend it but I was unfamiliar with this piece of history until I saw street signs pointing out its location. I wish they did more advertising for this great hidden gem. --Overall-- For history buff in the area. It can be a bit difficult to find. I walked past it several times even with my GPS.

Incredible place. Enjoyed the history and learning the struggle of these United States. During…read moreBlack History Month, Dr. Carter Woodson visited. It was great to hear how he created what is now Black History Month.

We had such a fantastic historical tour of the property when we visited for one of Fall Church's…read moreice cream socials at Cherry Hill Park. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable of the history of this landmark, and thoroughly answered questions we had.

We had so much fun here at Cherry Hill Park! We stopped in on a Saturday morning just before 9am,…read moredrawn in by the farmer's market going on in the parking lots next door. And then we just kept walking into this incredible park. As we walked through the gardens, there was an explosion of baby rabbits hopping about everywhere. My kids loved it, and I admired the beautiful gardens. I don't know if this is a wedding or events venue, but it should be because it's beautiful. The house and barns look like they belong here, as though someone might be living in them, except there's no driveway, there are public benches, and a few commemorative signs nearby. But at first I questioned whether we were in a public space or someone's yard. On the negative side, there were homeless looking guys sleeping on several of the benches. They woke up and disappeared not long after we arrived. The park is great. There are logs the kids can play on, in what appears to be a colonial reenactment area. My kiddos liked walking along the logs and jumping from one to another. There's two distinct play areas but both are great for toddlers and little tikes so I wasn't able to distinguish them very easily. The swings were a hot item when we were there, but there just aren't very many of them for a Saturday morning toddler rush hour. There is also a tiny house structure but it is slightly too large to be fun and too small to be interesting, no kids played in it except to inspect it. The sand volleyball court was also popular, as our kids joined others in excavating the volleyball service area. Luckily they didn't get very far by the time volleyball players arrived, though it wasn't for lack of effort. The park also has tennis courts and a basketball court, and there's a really nice nature trail along the edge of the park nearest the houses that back up to it. We walked through these flowers and gardens to find butterflies, bees and more rabbits. Also a nice feature, although there weren't very many picnic tables, there was one barbecue pit for people to build a coal fire. There was a very small pavilion area as well. I liked this park for the "nature in the city" feel. We were only a block away from fancy pants coffee shops, but it felt secluded and beautiful as light filtered through the enormous trees adorning the property. Other park visitors kept telling us about live music and imploring we check the schedule, but we aren't interested in that. This park is great with or without those concerts for me, and would be a really awesome spot to stop by anytime. I do not know if they have restrooms around, but with the restaurants and coffeeshops nearby, you should be okay. I think we spent about 5 hours here on our first visit and we didn't even really play in most of the park, so it's good for a long or short visit.

* I took so many photos, that I couldn't get to all of them when it came time to upload them. I had…read moreto screen shot them and this is why you may see added stuff in the picture.* 8/29/21 Women In Military Service For America Memorial.  In two decades since I was here, this place seemed new to me. On the contrary the Memorial broke ground in June of 1995, to build the 33,000 ft sq building but was finished on October 18, 1997. I saw a picture and possibly a video of Brigadier General Wilma L. Vaught, but did not know who she was. A way after visiting the Women In Military Service For America Memorial, I learned that Wilma (Yes, screaming her name is not advised) is the driving force behind getting The Women In Military Service For America Memorial made. "Brigadier General Wilma L. Vaught Wilma Vaught was the driving force that built the $22.5 million Women's Memorial at the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery. She is now the President of the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation. The Memorial and its 33,000 sq. ft. education facility is the nation's only major memorial to pay tribute to America's 2.5 million women who have served. The Memorial stands as a place where America's servicewomen can take their rightful place in history and where their stories will be told for future generations. Because of Wilma Vaught, the American people and visitors from around the world can learn of the courage and bravery of tens of thousands of American women who, like her, have pioneered the future." I found this Memorial very educational.  In my high school days and last time I recall visiting the site,  this Memorial site was in the early stages of being built.  1994-1995 I was a Sophomore  I remember talk about a new site opening up, but since that time, a lot has changed. I am glad I visited the site this time. Some tells me I have been to this area before, but regardless of this fact, it was all new to me again...if I was here before.  My favorite icon in this Memorial is a Miltary Soldier I call Bellatrix and Her Dog Potter. Bellatrix and Potter seem to be the centerpiece for the Memorial near the gift shop.  I took pictures from all four sites of this sculpture.   Unfortunately don't know if I captured the sculptor's name, but I hope I did. There weren't a lot of people visiting this Memorial when I was here, but it gave one more time to think about things without hearing Dennis The Menace and  Minnie the Minx disturbing the peace. My second favorite section of the  Memorial were the paintings.  I took pictures of the ones that really caught my eye.   The men's bathroom bathroom was clean, empty and did not have the smell of men ass.  This is very good.  To much gas can be an overwhelming experience.  Overall,  this Memorial is something one should see at least once.  It is experience one should see during special events when hundreds gather here.  Hopefully,  The Coronavirus and its Delta Variant will be behind is when special events do happen here. Oh, if you do take the steps to head to the top of the Memorial,  you can get a good view of Washington D.C  behind you. To Be Continued in Robert E. Lee Memorial....

Amazing & greatly needed & under represented history & Herstory!! I have wanted to come here for…read moreyears since I heard about it from a retired female General. As a female chaplain, I have heard hundreds of stories from older female veterans in the VA that I know are not recorded in history and it breaks my heart. I am so proud to see this memorial filling this role. Donate to help if you feel called & register online so your family & friends will know your story. Also, you can register friends or family even if they've passed away.

What a fun stop! Personal tour of the house, including entry to all but one bedroom. Wonderful,…read moredetailed tour of this historic home. Museum is decorated in 1700's items, some original and some replicas. There's also a stop that shows the architecture/layers of materials from the home. Tour includes the history of the original owner and his family, the changes of ownership and disarray the house fell into, restoration and current state. $3 for children 6+ and $7 for adults. Tour begins with a short video and then a 45-50 minute walk through of the home. Must be able to walk stairs. There are specific chairs throughout the home to sit during the tour if needed.

The Congress of Alexandria- General Braddock & Five Colonial Governors…read more https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congress_of_Alexandria Quite Educational but also Entertaining - firing squad

This place lives up to it's name if you stop by during business hours. The employees are so nice…read moreand friendly. The grounds are well managed and clean. There are lots of picnic tables for munching while recharging. The bathrooms are heated when it it chilly outside.

They were very helpful and a wealth of information. Great movie and diorama. Worth stopping in for…read morea history lesson.

A free and excellent view of Downtown Washington DC can be viewed from the Old Post Office and…read moreClock Tower, which is the 3rd tallest structure in DC. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and it was completed in 1899. This is attached to the (now) Waldorf Astoria, however the Tower is manned by the National Parks Service. The entrance is in the back of the hotel, and the elevator looks out into the hotel's atrium. When you reach the open air top floor, you'll look out for a 360 degree view. One lonely park ranger is up there, and they are there year-round. When we visited, it was completely empty and we had the space to ourselves (and the ranger).

Actual rating: 3.5/5…read more Ok so in fairness, I have never cared for panoramic views. I came here with my friends on a day trip to DC after seeing a post about this place on social media. The entrance to the this place to see the views is incredibly tricky to access. The Waldorf took over and shut down the way to access through the building so you'll have to walk around and find the nearly completely hidden from street view entrance. For ease, I have linked the approximate location from Apple Maps below. There is a small historic background museum when you enter following the bag search and this is part of the National Parks stamping service so if you collect those speak with the nice ranger on duty. There are two elevators to travel to get to the top, the first takes you up to see views of the Astoria and the second will show you the rooftop from the Old Post Office Tower. This view is obscured by bars that make photography challenging. Would I, who does not like views, come again? No. But!!! If you are into views this is quite nice and free so I would recommend.