Welcome to the press hub for the DC History Center. Members of the press can find information about the DC History Center here, as well as how to access resources related to DC history.

Please note: While every effort is made to accommodate members of the media, the DC History Center cannot promise same-day (deadline) responses.

 

Resources for the Media

RESEARCHING DC HISTORY

The DC History Center helps members of the media dig deeply into a specific history topic. See more on how to research with the DC History Center by visiting our Research page.

We can also help locate a subject expert to interview. For staff interview requests and subject expert suggestions, contact media@dchistory.org.

REQUESTING IMAGES

Obtain a historic image or map for an illustration. To request historic images from the collections at the DC History Center, contact the Kiplinger Research Library at library@dchistory.org. Learn more on the Reproductions and Permissions page about fees and permissions for using historic images from the DC History Center collections.

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At the DC History Center, we tell the diverse stories of our nation’s capital to a broad community of learners. We seek to bring people together to satisfy their curiosity, learn each other’s stories, and develop respect for the larger community in which we live.

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