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A teacher takes notes among collections inside the Kiplinger Research Library. Photo by Phillip Warfield.
Six guests leave to North Gallery and head back to the landing of the DC History Center.
Education Manager Vanessa Williams (right) talks with a teacher about their classroom resource. Photo by Phillip Warfield.
Two men seated and holding microphones speak to an audience in the West Gallery.
Understanding our city’s past to connect, empower, and inspire
Make a Donation
Upcoming Programs
Attend the DC History Conference
The DC History Conference welcomes students, community members, educators, artists, storytellers, and cultural heritage workers to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library for our FREE, two-day event.
Research DC History
The Kiplinger Research Library is the DC History Center’s special collections repository of local Washington, DC history. Today’s collections are enjoyed and studied by scholars, journalists, authors, local residents, genealogists, and students. Anyone interested in local DC history is encouraged to explore our collections.
Apply to Teach the District
Submission deadline: Tuesday, May 31, 2026
The DC History Center is currently accepting applications for Teach the District, our five-day summer professional development program that brings local history to life and encourages civic engagement through history-informed action. Held annually in July, this paid program is for DC 3rd-12th grade teachers in any discipline.
About us
Elevating the stories of Washington’s diverse people, communities, and institutions
Founded in 1894, the DC History Center deepens understanding of our city’s past to connect, empower, and inspire. As the only community-based nonprofit focused on the District’s history, our vision is to engage with neighborhoods across DC and elevate the stories of Washington’s diverse people, communities, and institutions.
Our Mission and Vision
Upcoming Events and Programs
Recess at the DC History Center
Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
DC History Center, Memorial Hall (2nd Floor)
52nd Annual DC History Conference
Fri, May 1 to Sat, May 2
MLK Library, 901 G St NW
Recess at the DC History Center
Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
DC History Center, Memorial Hall (2nd Floor)
Class Action Reads! Freedom Was in Sight
Thu, May 14, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
DC History Center
Georgetown “South of M Street” Walking Tour with Joe Himali
Sat, May 30, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
1000 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
All Events
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Keep up with our latest announcements and upcoming programs.
Latest News & Insights
Behind the Scenes
Black History
News Events
“Sister, You Are Welcome Here”
Posted on February 17, 2026
Azia Richardson-Williams
DC History
Off the Shelf: The People’s Bicentennial
Posted on February 12, 2026
Autumn Kalikin
Behind the Scenes
From the Collection
Hot Off The Press: The 2025 Book Inventory is Complete!
Posted on February 9, 2026
Alex Aspiazu
From the Collection
Press Release
Reference Services
Presenting Unbound: A New DC History Center Newsletter
Posted on January 30, 2026
Alex Aspiazu, Anne McDonough, Autumn Kalikin, and Sam Lewis
All News & Insights
Membership
Donate
A teacher takes notes among collections inside the Kiplinger Research Library. Photo by Phillip Warfield.
Six guests leave to North Gallery and head back to the landing of the DC History Center.
Education Manager Vanessa Williams (right) talks with a teacher about their classroom resource. Photo by Phillip Warfield.
Two men seated and holding microphones speak to an audience in the West Gallery.
Understanding our city’s past to connect, empower, and inspire
Make a Donation
Upcoming Programs
Attend the DC History Conference
The DC History Conference welcomes students, community members, educators, artists, storytellers, and cultural heritage workers to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library for our FREE, two-day event.
Research DC History
The Kiplinger Research Library is the DC History Center’s special collections repository of local Washington, DC history. Today’s collections are enjoyed and studied by scholars, journalists, authors, local residents, genealogists, and students. Anyone interested in local DC history is encouraged to explore our collections.
Apply to Teach the District
Submission deadline: Tuesday, May 31, 2026
The DC History Center is currently accepting applications for Teach the District, our five-day summer professional development program that brings local history to life and encourages civic engagement through history-informed action. Held annually in July, this paid program is for DC 3rd-12th grade teachers in any discipline.
About us
Elevating the stories of Washington’s diverse people, communities, and institutions
Founded in 1894, the DC History Center deepens understanding of our city’s past to connect, empower, and inspire. As the only community-based nonprofit focused on the District’s history, our vision is to engage with neighborhoods across DC and elevate the stories of Washington’s diverse people, communities, and institutions.
Our Mission and Vision
Upcoming Events and Programs
Recess at the DC History Center
Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
DC History Center, Memorial Hall (2nd Floor)
52nd Annual DC History Conference
Fri, May 1 to Sat, May 2
MLK Library, 901 G St NW
Recess at the DC History Center
Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
DC History Center, Memorial Hall (2nd Floor)
Class Action Reads! Freedom Was in Sight
Thu, May 14, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
DC History Center
Georgetown “South of M Street” Walking Tour with Joe Himali
Sat, May 30, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
1000 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
All Events
SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWS
Stay Connected
Keep up with our latest announcements and upcoming programs.
Latest News & Insights
Behind the Scenes
Black History
News Events
“Sister, You Are Welcome Here”
Posted on February 17, 2026
Azia Richardson-Williams
DC History
Off the Shelf: The People’s Bicentennial
Posted on February 12, 2026
Autumn Kalikin
Behind the Scenes
From the Collection
Hot Off The Press: The 2025 Book Inventory is Complete!
Posted on February 9, 2026
Alex Aspiazu
From the Collection
Press Release
Reference Services
Presenting Unbound: A New DC History Center Newsletter
Posted on January 30, 2026
Alex Aspiazu, Anne McDonough, Autumn Kalikin, and Sam Lewis
All News & Insights
Membership
Donate