Historic Sites in Bull Run

"Despite being the place where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, Ford’s Theatre is still open today, and it’s still bringing plays, musicals, speeches, comedy shows and other live events to the residents of Washington, DC. The venue is small and cozy. It retains a lot of its original decor from the 1800s, including red carpets and golden railings in front of the balcony seats."

"It is famous for being the site of the assassination of United States President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865. Today the site consists of a theater, museum, and the Petersen House. The museum's exhibits follow Abraham Lincoln from the beginning of his presidency to the moments leading up to his assassination."

"Ford’s Theatre, where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth, is a national historic landmark and an interesting place to visit. A short talk is given by a National Park guide every half hour. Advanced timed tickets are required. Reserve tickets in advance."

"Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is a decorative arts museum. The museum's collection includes nearly 17,000 objects from Hillwood’s collection of Russian imperial art, French 18th-century decorative art, and Marjorie Merriweather Post’s personal collection of apparel, jewelry, and accessories. The Gardens consist of 13 acres of beautiful and thoughtfully landscaped "outdoor rooms."

"This Washington, DC attraction is outside the city limits in the Northwest Washington, DC area next to Rock Creek Park. The Hillwood Estate Museum is in the historic Mansion and consists of more than 15 interesting rooms and exhibits. When you finish inside, wander around outside in the gardens."

"The former estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post of Post cereal fame, this lavishly decorated 1920s mansion showcases her extraordinary collections of Russian imperial art (icons, paintings, jewelry, Fabergé eggs)..."

"On a hillside overlooking the city from across the Potomac River, Arlington National Cemetery is filled with memorials to American history and the men and women who were part of it. Its best-known landmarks are the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, President John F. Kennedy's gravesite, and the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial depicting the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima in World War II. The Welcome Center has maps, information (including the locations of specific graves), exhibits telling the story of Arlington National Cemetery and its monuments."

"The Arlington National Cemetery is one of the most popular places to visit in Washington, DC for people interested in military history or with military family backgrounds. However, even if you do not fall into either of these categories, a quick trip to the Arlington National Cemetery and a tour is worth visiting. You can do this as part of a DC tour or as a single event on its own."

"After your visit, take the Metro at Gallery Place to Arlington National Cemetery. (You will have to change to the Blue Line at Metro Center)."

"One of America's most visited historic sites, Mount Vernon was the beloved home of George and Martha Washington, who lived here from the time of their marriage in 1759 until George's death in 1799. Regular guided tours of the furnished main house give a fascinating insight into the Washingtons' daily life, and self-guided tours of the outbuildings and gardens estate offer plenty of opportunities to interact with actors offering first-person narratives of working and living on the 18th-century plantation."

"This plantation and the surrounding lands had been in the Washington family for nearly 70 years by the time the future president inherited…"

"After your time in Inner Harbor, take a short stroll into the town of Mount Vernon and grab a bite."

"The L. Ron Hubbard House, located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C, is also known as the Original Founding Church of Scientology. Scientology founder, L. Ron Hubbard lived in the home from 1955 until 1959."

"Behold, the oldest unchanged building in the nation’s capital, dating to before the Revolutionary War. When it was originally built, it was both a home and a shop for cabinetmaker Christopher Layman. The house reopened as a museum in 1960, offering visitors a glimpse at pre-Revolutionary architecture and furnishings."

"3051 M St. NW Washington, DC. Located in the heart of Georgetown, the oldest known private home in Washington, DC is preserved to demonstrate everyday life for the average citizen during this time. The historic house is maintained by the National Park Service and is open to the public."

"Built in 1765, the Old Stone House is the oldest unchanged building in Washington, DC. It is an example of vernacular architecture. Today the kitchen, parlor, and bedrooms are furnished as they would have been in the late 18th century."

"You can be forgiven for assuming that the Heurich House Museum is some grand palace built for long-forgotten aristocracy. Its Victorian-style architecture includes stone archways, wide windows, spire-topped towers and all of the stairs and alcoves that you’d expect from a gothic building. The truth, however, is that the Heurich House Museum was built by a European immigrant in the 1890s."

"Heurich House Museum is a Gilded Age mansion in Washington DC's Dupont Circle neighborhood. The house museum preserves the legacy of historic brewer Christian Heurich. The museum offers one-hour-long tours every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 11:30am, 1:00pm, and 2:30pm."

"Built from 1892 to 1894, this uniquely intact Victorian mansion was the home of German-American philanthropist and beer magnate Christian Heurich. Considered the world's oldest brewmaster, he ran the Christian Heurich Brewery on the site where the..."

"President Lincoln's Cottage, also known as President Lincoln and Soldiers’ Home National Monument, is located in the Petworth neighborhood of Northwest Washington, DC. To escape both the DC heat and political pressures, President Abraham Lincoln and his family stayed in the cottage seasonally."

"The options are endless, from cookies to cakes to pies—founding chef Christina Tosi was even featured on Netflix’s Chef’s Table for her culinary creations at this award-winning bakery. She is known for putting a playful and cheeky spin on your favorite home-style desserts, where some of the more legendary creations include the iconic Cereal Milk™ soft serve (made with milk, brown sugar, and a little bit of cornflakes which—yes—tastes just like childhood, a.k.a. the milk at the bottom of a bowl of cereal), naked layer cakes (you can actually see all of the moist and spongy layers through the transparent container), cake truffles, assorted cookies, and more!. If you’re celebrating a special occasion, order a chocolate caramel pretzel cake or their famous birthday cake for the road."

"The female-owned award-winning bakery single-handedly made vanilla birthday cake with rainbow funfetti sprinkles an acceptable treat 365 days a year. Christina Tosi is the mastermind behind the delightful treats. If your lover isn’t so big on Valentine’s Day maybe you can make them chuckle by celebrating an entirely different holiday-day – even if it’s not either"

"Momofuku's DC outpost is always poppin, and these swirled up treats are perfect for the Insta and for maximum enjoyment. Check out their birthday cake truffles for some more yums."

"If you’re looking for gluten free Fast Food delivery, consider checking out Curry Spoon in Shirlington."

"VEGZ is a mostly vegan, mostly Indian restaurant in Washington, DC. Vegan items, such as the Vegz Burger, stir fried okra, crispy Brussels sprouts, and fried yellow lentils are clearly marked. The prices are also very reasonable, so you can get a great meal without hurting your wallet. Open daily for lunch and dinner Counter service vegan options take-out, delivery VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$"

"Offering both vegan and vegetarian options, Chef Swarn Singh created Vegz from the comfort of his mother’s kitchen. You’ll find delicious homemade hummus pita, freshly cut parmesan fries, and papdi chat as appetizers, then circle into your main course and enjoy items like masala dosa and paneer uthappam crepes, mixed vegetable korma, and other Indian-styled options."

"Fare Well is a full-service bistro and bar that also offers takeaway food and bakery items on H Street NE. Owned by Doron Petersan, D.C.’s first plant-based dining establishment has chef Amanda Desaulniers behind the helm, who produces freshly prepared cuisine on site each day. Dishes include cashew cheddar, garlic and onion potato pierogis served with sautéed greens and sauerkraut, and cavatelli with rapini and seitan sausage as well as a mushroom-chickpea burger with sunflower seeds, garlic aioli, walnuts, and caramelized onions. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the restaurant is a boutique coffee shop, serving pastries, fresh-baked bread, and other sweets in the morning, and a friendly neighborhood bistro for lunch and dinner."

"This vegan diner, bakery, and bar all-in-one is exactly what the tired traveler needs after their arrival to Union Station less than one mile away. It’s also an incredible brunch spot not too far from the National Mall or Eastern Market. Enjoyed veganized versions of fan favorites like the Shiitake Ranch (their version of a cobb salad), the Hot Pastrami sandwich (the Rueben), and good ol’ Blueberry Pancakes as they serve breakfast all day!"

"I always enjoy picking up a bite to eat at Sprig and Sprout!. As a Georgetown native, this is a good spot to grab bubble tea, spring rolls, and pho!"