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The alleys of Capitol Hill were notorious in the 19th century for their squalid and cramped residences. Today, those sites have been turned into charming little homes.
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This elegant church, built in 1805, had many prominent parishioners, including presidents Madison and Monroe.
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Weekends are the time to visit to take in the crafts and farm produce stalls.
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The first congregation of African-American Methodists and Episcopals in Washington. It also became home to the first public school for black children after the Emancipation Proclamation.
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Lincoln holds the Emancipation Proclamation while the last slave, Archer Alexander, breaks his chains (see Lincoln Park).
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The home of the African-American activist contains many of his possessions, including a document proclaiming him a “freed man” signed by Lincoln.
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This gallery remembers citizens who gave their lives to protect the nation.
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This modern sculpture of the great African-American educator and activist symbolizes knowledge handed down through generations (see Lincoln Park).
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This equestrian grouping honors the Union victory in the Civil War. Sculptor Henry Shrady (1871–1922) took 20 years to complete the work (see Top 10 Statues).
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Most of VOA’s programming, broadcasting US news around the world, is created at these studios.
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