Washington - Dupont Circle District
Dupont Circle District came to life in the late 1880s when the district was an affluent and vibrant neighborhood. Found along Connecticut Avenue from N to T Street NW, this neighborhood is primarily residential with commercial and entertainment sections. The fountain in the circle park was designed by Chester French, who carved the sculpture of Lincoln in the Lincoln memorial.
Rhode Island Avenue, NW; M and N Streets, NW; Florida Avenue, NW; and Swann Street, NW are the boundaries of the designated Historic District.
Rhode Island Avenue, NW; M and N Streets, NW; Florida Avenue, NW; and Swann Street, NW are the boundaries of the designated Historic District.
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Heurich House Museum
The home and garden of Christian Heurich was built in 1894. It now serves as the headquarters of the Historical Society of Washington. The house contains period furnishings and there is a research library with numerous books on the history of the city.
Heurich House Museum
1307 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036-1507
United States
1307 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036-1507
United States
Phone 1 (202) 429-1894
Fax 1 (202) 463-1307
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 11:30 | 11:30 | 11:30 | Closed |
| Close | 16:30 |
Parking
None
Facilities
Gift shop
Jefferson Hotel
The Jefferson Hotel is a 1923 Beaux-Arts luxury hotel with 100 rooms and suites. Each rooms in uniquely decorated with fine antiques, art and historical artifacts, including some original documents signed by Thomas Jefferson himself. Some rooms have 18th century canopied beds. During the war, the hotel was used as military barracks. It was restored to its present state in 1986.
The Jefferson Hotel
1200 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036-3295
United States
1200 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036-3295
United States
Phone 1 (202) 448-2300
Fax 1 (202) 448-2301
National Geographic Society
The headquarters of the National Geographic Society contains the Explorers Hall with interactive exhibits and "Earth Station One," a 72-seat amphitheater that simulates an orbital flight. The ground floor exhibits feature many of the research and exploration expeditions which the Society has sponsored over the years.
St Matthew's Cathedral
St Matthew's Cathedral was established in 1840 as a church at 15th and H Streets, NW. The present church was built between 1893 and 1895 at 1725 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, it was designated a cathedral in 1939. Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Matthew in 1979 and it was also the site of John F. Kennedy's funeral Mass in 1963.
St Matthew's Cathedral
1725 Rhode Island Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036-3005
United States
1725 Rhode Island Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036-3005
United States
Phone 1 (202) 347-3215
Fax 1 (202) 347-7184
Textile Museum
The Textile Museum began with a collection of 275 rugs and 60 related textiles donated by George Hewitt Myers. The collection of textile arts encompasses Africa, Asia and Latin America. The oldest pieces date back to 3000 BC. The museum is housed in the home of its main patron and features large gardens on the property.
Textile Museum
2320 S Street NW
Washington, DC 20008-4088
United States
2320 S Street NW
Washington, DC 20008-4088
United States
Phone 1 (202) 667-0441
Fax 1 (202) 483-0994
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Suggested admission price of $5 for non-members.
Closed on all Federal holidays.
There are daily introductory tours during the summer at Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m.
For a docent-led tour contact the Education Department two weeks in advance at 202-667-0441, ext. 35.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
