Cultural Tourism DC
Be a "cultural tourist" and discover a different Washington, with Cultural Tourism DC acting as your handy guide. Explore the city's vibrant neighborhoods, its cultural treasures and historic sites. The site lists events, offers tours and provides information to make any visit to Washington a memorable one.
Explore DC
Learn about the people, places, and history of Washington, DC, at ExploreDC.org. Take a virtual tour of Washington's neighborhoods, trace history along the site's timeline, or learn about the area's rich African-American heritage. For students, the site's Learning Center offers lesson plans sorted by grade, allowing you to search the database for photos, videos, articles, and more.
History of the Cherry Trees
The idea to plant cherry trees along the Potomac waterfront came from Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore after her first visit to Japan in 1885. But it took more than 25 years for her idea to take root. In 1912, 3,020 cherry trees of 12 varieties were shipped from Yokohama as a gift of friendship to the United States from the people of Japan. Learn more about the history and how the festival came to be at the National Park Service.
