History Lover's Guide to Washington, DC (eBook)

This tour of the nation'scapital goes beyond the traditional guidebook to offer a historical journeythrough the federal district. Visit the White House, the only executive home inthe world regularly open to the public. Travel to President Lincoln's Cottageand see where he wrote the Emancipation Proclamation. Look around lesser-knownsites, such as the grave of Pierre L'Enfant, the city's Botanical Gardens, theOld Post Office and a host of historical homes throughout the capital. FromGeorge Washington's Mount Vernon to the Kennedy Center, trek through each eraof Washington, D.C., for a tour of America's most beloved sites. Joinauthor and Washington insider Alison Fortier as she carefully curates an expeditionto our shining city on a hill.

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Experience the history of America’s capitol with this uniquely engaging and informative guidebook.   Alternating between site visits and brief historical narratives, this guide tells the story of Washington, DC, from its origins to current times. From George Washington’s Mount Vernon to the Kennedy Center, trek through each era of the federal district, on a tour of America’s most beloved sites. Go inside the White House, the only executive home in the world regularly open to the public. Travel to President Lincoln’s Cottage and see where he wrote the Emancipation Proclamation. And visit lesser-known sites, such as the grave of Pierre L’Enfant, the city’s Botanical Gardens, the Old Post Office, and a host of historical homes throughout the capital. This is the only guide you’ll need to curate an unforgettable expedition to our shining city on a hill.