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The United
States Congress met in a variety of cities
---Philadelphia,
New York and Princeton among them---before the lawmakers
were ready to commit to a permanent seat of government. In
1791, they chose the Potomac River as a natural midpoint
that would satisfy both northern and southern states. This
spot had the added benefit of being across the river from
President George Washington's home in Mount Vernon,
Virginia. The Congress hired a young Pierre L'Enfant as
the city's architect...and his design is in place today.
America's capital is one of the most beautiful cities in
the world and a mecca for tourists from all nations. Its
historic sites and landmarks, entertainment features,
dining establishments, exciting activities---as well as
sites of philatelic interest---are linked below. |
General D.C. Information
Washington Visitor's Bureau
PPSA Consulting DC Virtual Tour
Cultural Tourism DC Calendar of Events
TimeOut.com DC
Travel Channel Visits DC
Sightseeing Map
Zagat DC Restaurant Guide
Places to Visit
National Gallery of Art
The Holocaust Museum
National Park Service- Mall Memorials
The Smithsonian Institution
For Philatelists
The National Postal Museum, 1st &
Massachusetts St, N.W.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Federal Duck Stamp Home Page
National Postal Museum
DC Area Philatelic Activities
DISCLAIMER:
The appearance of hyperlinks (including
those connected to advertisements) does not constitute
endorsement by the Washington Philatelic Exhibition,
Inc., of these web sites or the information, products or
services contained therein. The Washington Philatelic
Exhibition, Inc., does not exercise any editorial
control over the information you may find at these
locations. See the
Washington 2006 Web Policies.
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