DC History Center
801 K Street Northwest
Washington, DC
Thursday-Friday, 12pm-7pm
Saturday-Sunday, 12pm-6pm
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.
On March 15, 2025 more than 90 students and their cheer squad composed of caregivers, teachers, DC History Center staff, and MLK Library goers, participated in the first in-person National History Day in DC contest since 2019. Ranging from grades 6–12, students composed projects on a variety of topics, all related to this year’s National …
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The DC History Center is excited to welcome Ron Eichner to its Board of Trustees. Ron is an urban infill developer focused on walkable and sustainable neighborhoods in Washington, DC. In his long career he has worked on impactful projects such as Washington Harbour on the Georgetown Waterfront, Market Square on Pennnsylvania Avenue, and the …
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Please welcome our new Education Coordinator, Azia Richardson-Williams, and Program Coordinator, Bi’Anncha Andrews! Azia is a former educator with Atlanta Public Schools whose passion for lifelong learning and community empowerment led her to pursue a Master of Public Administration at George Washington University, with a focus on cultural institutions. She leverages her classroom experience to …
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The 51st DC History Conference welcomes students, community members, educators, artists, storytellers, and cultural heritage workers to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library and the DC History Center for our FREE, four-day event. Whether you plan to attend all weekend, one day, or even just one panel, our free registration gives you access to the entire conference program. Donate $25, $50, or $100 at registration to support the work of the DC History Conference. ...
As a private, nonprofit organization, the DC History Center relies on generous gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations to support our mission. In times of upheaval and uncertainty, we rely on history to guide us.
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At the DC History Center, we tell the diverse stories of our nation’s capital to a broad community of learners. We seek to bring people together to satisfy their curiosity, learn each other’s stories, and develop respect for the larger community in which we live.