Charles Sumner MuseumOne of the first public schools in DC for Black children, currently housing a museum and archives preserving the history of DC public education.
DC History ConferenceA collaborative, community conference, co-presented by the DC History Center and DC Public Library, sponsored by American University, and organized by a volunteer planning committee.
DC History TimelineAn interactive timeline that DC’s history from the time when members of the Nacostine tribe occupied this territory until 2019, including milestones in community life and landmark moments in the ongoing struggles for civil rights, political representation, and social justice.
DC Public Library: The People's ArchiveDCPL's vast archives Include the Washingtoniana and Black Studies collections, as well as community history, genealogical records, and digitized materials.
DC History CenterThe Historical Society of Washington, D.C., serves the city, its residents and visitors as an educational institution that promotes knowledge of the past for better understanding of the future. The Society collects, preserves and shares the rich history of our nation's capital. You will need to make an appointment to use the research materials.
Library of Congress - Washington, DC Digital CollectionsA wide variety of primary source materials related to Washington, DC, including books, government documents, manuscripts, maps, motion pictures, photographs, sheet music, and sound recordings.
