The History PRoject
We gather, preserve, and share the history of this unique Washington, DC neighborhood from its earliest habitation to the present day. The History Project brings together original research, archival materials, interactive tools, and community knowledge to make Foggy Bottom’s past accessible and engaging. The project started in 2021 and is continuously updated. We also protect the historic character of the neighborhood.
Historic District Construction
Preserve our Foggy Bottom Historic District. If you plan to make changes or are concerned about changes in the neighborhood, contact the DC Historic Preservation Office and review their historic design guidelines.
The History Project and The George Washington University
GWU students and faculty are an integral part of the Foggy Bottom neighborhood and our partners. We hire interns, help students with their written and video projects, post guest blogs, pen Hatchet guest Op-Eds , lead a FB/GWU walking tours, and work with Gelman Library staff to digitize the Foggy Bottom News.
Get Involved!
Provide us with your historic photographs, documents, information, and stories, and/or help with our projects. Contact Co-Founders and Co-Chairs of the History Project: Frank Leone &
Walking Tours
Discover Foggy Bottom through three engaging, self-guided online walking experiences. Explore the four-block historic district through interactive tours for all ages. Use your phone to walk these tours or follow them from home. View 150-year-old houses, hidden alleys, parks, and public art, and learn the stories of this unique neighborhood.
House HISTORIES
Use our interactive online Historic District House Map to explore the neighborhood’s evolution from the 1850s to today. Toggle map layers to view historic maps, census records, city directories, and other data. Click on any of the 240 houses to open its House History Page, featuring resident stories, architectural details, documents, and photos.