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All about District of Columbia
Websites for studying about District of Columbia
The Virtual Tour of Washington, D.C.
An interactive fieldtrip to our nation's Capital
District of Columbia Fun Facts
U.S. Census Bureau
Class Brain.com - Washington DC
Start gathering all the information and images you need to make an A+ state report project for school.
Explore the States - District of Columbia
From the Library of Congress. Games and stories of America's past.
50 States.com - Washington DC
Fast Facts & Trivia
RoadsideAmerica.com - District of Columbia
Find District of Columbia travel tips, stories, field reports and maps for unusual tourist attractions and landmarks.
Awesome America - Washington DC
Fun Facts • Stunning Photos • Travel Info
for all 50 States
Washington, District of Columbia Map/Quiz Printout
EnchantedLearning.com
National Postal Museum Programs
Learning that Delivers! The National Postal Museum offers a creative selection of programs that attract a wide audience base of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and interests. Whether it be a workshop, film, family program, lecture, or performance, the Museum's Postal Pastimes provide participants with a quality visitation experience that makes learning exciting, enriching, and interactive.
National Museum of the American Indian Programs
The National Museum of the American Indian is the sixteenth museum of the Smithsonian Institution. It is the first national museum dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans. Established by an act of Congress in 1989, the museum works in collaboration with the Native peoples of the Western Hemisphere to protect and foster their cultures by reaffirming traditions and beliefs, encouraging contemporary artistic expression, and empowering the Indian voice.
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Local homeschooling groups, classes, and events for District of Columbia
Prince Georges County Homeschoolers United Network
MD_DC_VA_Educators
Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan area, Hampton Roads (Tidewater) Virginia, Delaware and Pennsylvania.
DC Area Preschool Homeschoolers
Sankofa Homeschool Community
Beltway Area
Homeschool Activities-VA-DC-MD
More District of Columbia homeschooling groups, classes, and events ...
State Facts
District of Columbia is an independent city and became the capital of the United States on June 11, 1800.
Abbreviation - DC
Nickname - D.C.
Motto - "Justia Omnibus" - Justice for All
Song - The Star-Spangled Banner
Bird - Wood Thrush
Flower - American Beauty Rose
Area - approximately 68 square miles
District of Columbia field trips
Dumbarton House
Headquarters of The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America. It "is... one of the very finest and most beautiful houses in the United States," according to architectural historian Fiske Kimball, consulting architect for its original restoration. Dumbarton House reflects the emerging Adamesque style of architecture of the early Republic, and has an outstanding collection of Federal period furniture and decorative arts.
Dumbarton House for Kids
Dumbarton House "is... one of the very finest and most beautiful houses in the United States," according to architectural historian Fiske Kimball, consulting architect for its original restoration. Dumbarton House reflects the emerging Adamesque style of architecture of the early Republic, and has an outstanding collection of Federal period furniture and decorative arts.
Korean War Veterans Memorial
“Freedom is not free.” Here, one finds the expression of American gratitude to those who restored freedom to South Korea. Nineteen stainless steel sculptures stand silently under the watchful eye of a sea of faces upon a granite wall—reminders of the human cost of defending freedom. These elements all bear witness to the patriotism, devotion to duty, and courage of Korean War veterans.
National Capital Trolley Museum
The National Capital Trolley Museum preserves and interprets the heritage of electric and interurban railways of Washington, DC and environs for the benefit of present and future generations, while supplementing its collections with significant national and international objects to enhance its interpretive programs.
Hispanic Heritage Teaching Resources
From the Smithsonian - includes both online teaching resources and information for visitors to the museums.
Virtual field trip online
Audubon Naturalist Society School Programs
Welcome to the Audubon Naturalist Society, the largest and oldest independent environmental organization in the Washington, DC region. A pioneer in linking conservation activities with environmental education, ANS:
WHAT'S ON - Washington, DC
You're invited! Click any day - through December 2009 - to find tons of free
and inexpensive things-to-do that day with special attention to accessibility.
Thanks to graphicmaps.com for the state graphics
