Historic

Just across the river from DC, Arlington is full of restaurants, shops, and historic attractions. But have you wondered how Arlington got its ...

Some of DC’s best-known neighborhoods were named after people, but it turns out there were once some more colorfully named neighborhoods in ...

DC has some lettered streets, some numbered streets and some state streets, but there’s one particular street you won’t find in DC at ...

Photo: Fred Dunn For more than 100-years, people have flocked to DC to celebrate the raw beauty of DC’s iconic cherry blossoms in full bloom. ...

It’s no secret that DC is full of history, but some of its most historic neighborhoods are definitely worth a second look. Georgetown Regarded ...

Photo: trsdos Originally established in the mid 1800s, the town of Herndon is seeing a rebirth of sorts. Town leaders recently transferred ...

Photo: Tim KreppWashington DC is full of history, but one particular find dates back well before the birth of our nation. It’s said sewer ...

While there are certainly some impressive homes in DC to choose from, some buyers are instead choosing to bring new life to some long-standing ...

Photo: Bob ?Georgetown’s East Village is a favorite of families today, but a strong sense of community is just part of its appeal. The ...

 Photo: Bob ?You may not think much about it as you drive over or under Georgetown’s “Buffalo Bridge”, but the bridge ...

Showcasing decades of growth and development, Cleveland Park’s hidden historic district presents a full range of homes and buildings, some of ...

Photo: BAR Photography With a history dating back generations, The Town of Herndon symbolically marks its roots with a little red caboose. At home in ...

Photo: Ted EytanIt’s definitely one of the DC area’s most unique landmarks, and it’s been that way for well more than a ...

Photo: NoMa Parks FoundationMuch more than just an unusual name, Swampoodle is a historic neighborhood with Irish roots. Originally settled by scores ...

Photo: Craig FildesIt may sit a long way from the fictional Downton Abbey, but the historic Lee-Fendall House in Old Town Alexandria has real ties to ...

Just in time for Halloween, one of the scariest movies in history could soon receive a true mark in history for generations to come. A set of stairs ...

Photo: woodleywonderworksTruly a Capitol Hill icon, Eastern Market continues to attract locals and visitors for everything from farm fresh produce ...