The Great Tours: Washington DC

Take a detailed look at the fascinating history and culture of Washington DC in this Smithsonian-sponsored, insider’s tour.

• By This Professor
• 01: How Washington DC Came to Be
• 02: The White House and the Presidency
• 03: The Capitol Building and the Legislature
• 04: The Supreme Court and the Law of the Land
• 05: The Nation’s Knowledge: Library of Congress
• 06: The State, Treasury, and Justice Departments
• 07: Veterans Memorials on the Mall
• 08: Arlington Cemetery and the Pentagon
• 09: George Washington’s Mount Vernon
• 10: Ford’s Theatre and Lincoln’s Washington DC
• 11: Washington’s Civil Rights Landmarks
• 12: The Holocaust Museum
• 13: Museums on the Mall: Smithsonian and Beyond
• 14: Washington, City of Scandal
• 15: The Kennedy Center and the DC Arts Scene
• 16: Neighborhoods of Northwest DC
• 17: Washington’s Historic Homes and Gardens
• 18: Spiritual DC: The National Cathedral and More
• 19: Smithsonian’s National Zoo
• 20: Dining Out in Washington DC
• 21: Washington’s New Waterfront
• 22: Washington for Sports Fans
• 23: Exploring Washington’s Great Outdoors
• 24: The National Archives and the Future of DC
• 25: General Colin Powell
• 26: Lonnie G. Bunch III, Smithsonian
• 27: Ellen Miles, Smithsonian
• 28: Yo-Yo Ma
• 29: Joseph Alonso, National Cathedral
• 30: Brandie Smith, National Zoo
• 31: José Andrés, Chef and Philanthropist
• 32: David M. Rubenstein, Philanthropist