Best Things to Do in Barracks Row
6 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Anderson House
Located on Embassy Row in Dupont Circle, Anderson House is a Gilded Age mansion open to visitors as a historic house museum. It now serves as the Society of the Cincinnati’s international headquarters and hosts a research library on 17th‑ and 18th‑century military history.
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Dacor Bacon House Museum
The Dacor Bacon House Museum is a historic residence located at 1801 F St Northwest, Washington, D.C., and has been converted into a private club and office space by DACOR and the BACON House Foundation.
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National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society is located in Dupont Circle and offers visitors a chance to explore its extensive collections and exhibits on global cultures and natural history.
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Sumner School
The Charles Sumner School opened in 1872 and served as the first teachers' college for African American students in Washington, D.C.