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After a two-year complete overhaul, the National Museum of American History features high-tech displays, favorite collections and new exhibits.

The Smithsonian museum upgrades its popular exhibit devoted to the fashion and influence of First Ladies from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama.

Explore one of the most expensive cities in the country without emptying your wallet by visiting these admission-free attractions.

Cher Ami was one of hundreds of homing pigeons used by American forces in France during World War I. A war hero, he saved what remained of the 77th Infantry Division.

Thirteen national museums and galleries, all located on the National Mall in the U.S. capitol, offer visitors an unparalleled wealth of history, arts, and culture.

Learn about 'Die Schedelsche Weltchronik', one of the earliest printed books and the first depiction of Saint Valentine.

There are plenty of things to see and do in Washington, D.C. If you're traveling with kids and you're on a budget, you can still have a great time.

Black horses have captured the imagination for years and there are several famous examples that are worth noting.

December 2009 will be a festive month in the nation's capital. Many of the best holiday sights are free.

From January to April 2009, hundreds of events will take place in Washington, DC to honor the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth.

Strong-willed Georgia Governor Joe Brown squandered thousands of scarce dollars on an order for 10,000 Pikes to defend his state during the US Civil War.

A little girl from South Carolina became the first African-American woman to break racial barriers in the sport of tennis.

Washington D.C. is a perfect place to go on a day trip. There is so much to see and do, its hard to know where to start. Let this guide help you out.