The History PRoject
Gathering, preserving, and sharing 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.
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 Search
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 270 houses to open its House History Page, featuring resident stories, architectural details, documents, and photos.