National Museum of American History

Description: The National Museum of American History in Washington D.C. offers a wide variety of exhibits that showcase many aspects of our history, from culture, to war, cars, and presidents. The museum provides numerous avenues for the visitor to explore President Abraham Lincoln's legacy, including the following exhibits: Changing America: The Emancipation Proclamation, 1863 and the March on Washington, 1963; The Price of Freedom: Americans at War; and The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden.

More to Explore: While at the National Mall and Memorial Parks, don't miss the Lincoln Memorial and be sure to visit the Ford's Theatre National Historic Site to honor Lincoln. Then commemorate those who gave their lives for the Union at the African American Civil War Memorial. Celebrate the continuing story of civil rights and human equality at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. The National Mall offers a menu of opportunities to pay homage to our nation's history and heroes, including war veterans and presidents George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.

Photo Credits:

1. "Aerial Photograph of the National American History Museum" Courtesy of Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.