The National Portrait Gallery's collections present people of remarkable character and achievement. The Gallery is dedicated to the exhibition and study of portraits of people who have made significant contribution to American history and culture.
The site of the April 14, 1865, assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, Ford's Theatre is a working theatre, historical monument, world-class museum and learning center. The theatre produces musicals and plays reflecting the unique, diverse character of American life.
Penn Quarter is a historic neighborhood of Downtown Washington, D.C., located north of Pennsylvania Avenue, in Northwest D.C. Penn Quarter & Chinatown draws foodies, culture vultures, shoppers and sports fans with something to dig into in these neighborhoods north of Pennsylvania Avenue NW, which is as hopping at night as during the day.
