Plan Your Visit
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Welcome to Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site, a unit of National Mall and Memorial Parks. This unique site preserves sites related to the creation of the Federal City, Presidential Inaugurations, and historically significant events. We invite you to attend all of our fascinating interpretive programs to learn more about this site and its many impressive memorials; for more information click above on the "Things To Do" section. Also, please consult the other useful links for more information about visiting Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site. Click here to find out about all the various units of National Mall and Memorial Parks. |
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Did You Know?
President Lincoln’s first inauguration was overshadowed by ominous events. Several southern states had already seceded, many feared for the President’s safety, and cannon were placed at both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue.