Take a detailed look at the fascinating history and culture of Washington DC in this Smithsonian-sponsored, insider’s tour.
Overview
Syllabus
- By This Professor
- 01: How Washington DC Came to Be
- 02: The White House and the Presidency
- 03: The Capitol Building and the Legislature
- 04: The Supreme Court and the Law of the Land
- 05: The Nation’s Knowledge: Library of Congress
- 06: The State, Treasury, and Justice Departments
- 07: Veterans Memorials on the Mall
- 08: Arlington Cemetery and the Pentagon
- 09: George Washington’s Mount Vernon
- 10: Ford’s Theatre and Lincoln’s Washington DC
- 11: Washington’s Civil Rights Landmarks
- 12: The Holocaust Museum
- 13: Museums on the Mall: Smithsonian and Beyond
- 14: Washington, City of Scandal
- 15: The Kennedy Center and the DC Arts Scene
- 16: Neighborhoods of Northwest DC
- 17: Washington’s Historic Homes and Gardens
- 18: Spiritual DC: The National Cathedral and More
- 19: Smithsonian’s National Zoo
- 20: Dining Out in Washington DC
- 21: Washington’s New Waterfront
- 22: Washington for Sports Fans
- 23: Exploring Washington’s Great Outdoors
- 24: The National Archives and the Future of DC
- 25: General Colin Powell
- 26: Lonnie G. Bunch III, Smithsonian
- 27: Ellen Miles, Smithsonian
- 28: Yo-Yo Ma
- 29: Joseph Alonso, National Cathedral
- 30: Brandie Smith, National Zoo
- 31: José Andrés, Chef and Philanthropist
- 32: David M. Rubenstein, Philanthropist
Taught by
Richard Kurin
