Memorial Continental Hall, Washington D.C.

Name: Memorial Continental Hall
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#710 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Colonial revival architecture

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Memorial Continental Hall, Washington D.C.

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The Memorial Continental Hall in Washington, D.C. is the national headquarters of the Daughters of the American Revolution. It is located at 1776 D Street NW, sharing a city block with the DAR's later-built Administration Building, and Constitution Hall. Completed in 1910, it is the oldest of the three buildings. It was the site of the 1922 Washington Naval Conference, a major diplomatic event in the aftermath of World War I. The building was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1972. ()

Coordinates: 38°53'38"N, 77°2'24"W

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Northwest Washington (Washington Mall)Washington D.C. United States

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Memorial Continental Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zero Milestone, German-American Friendship Garden, The Ellipse, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.

~1090 ftNE
Memorial, Historical place, Monuments and statues
Zero Milestone, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Zero Milestone is a lesser-known but historically significant landmark nestled in the heart of Washington D.C. This small monument, positioned just south of the White House in President's Park, serves as a symbolic reference point for distances in the United States.
~1240 ftSE
Park
German-American Friendship Garden, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the nation's capital, the German-American Friendship Garden stands as a living symbol of the enduring bond between Germany and the United States. Located on the National Mall in Washington D.C., this serene garden is a testament to the shared...
~990 ftE
Park
The Ellipse, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the nation's capital, The Ellipse is a historic park in Washington, D.C., that offers a unique blend of American heritage and serene green space. This iconic park is situated just south of the White House and serves as a multipurpose gathering...
~730 ftS
Canal
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, abbreviated as the C&O Canal and occasionally called the "Grand Old Ditch," operated from 1831 until 1924 along the Potomac River between Washington, D.C. and Cumberland, Maryland.
~920 ftNE
Historical place, Monuments and statues
First Division Monument, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The First Division Monument is located in President's Park, south of State Place Northwest, between 17th Street Northwest and West Executive Avenue Northwest in Washington, DC, United States. The Monument commemorates those who died while serving in the 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army of World War I and subsequent wars.
~970 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Reportedly haunted
Octagon House, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The Octagon House, also known as the Colonel John Tayloe III House, is located at 1799 New York Avenue, Northwest in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~1210 ftNE
Historic park offering White House tours
President's Park, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • President's Park, located in Downtown Washington, D.C. encompasses the White House and includes the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the Treasury Building, and grounds; the White House Visitor Center; Lafayette Square; and The Ellipse.
~880 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Butt–Millet Memorial Fountain, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The Butt–Millet Memorial Fountain is a memorial fountain in President's Park in Washington, D.C. in the United States. Dedicated in October 1913, it commemorates the deaths of Archibald Butt and Francis Davis Millet.
~0 ftN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
DAR Museum, Washington D.C.
1 min walk • The DAR Museum, run by the Daughters of the American Revolution, is an art and history museum in Washington, D.C. The museum is located in Memorial Continental Hall, just down the street from DAR Constitution Hall, where some of the museum's concerts take place.
~560 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Art Museum of the Americas, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Art Museum of the Americas, located in Washington, D.C. is the first art museum in the United States primarily devoted to exhibiting works of modern and contemporary art from Latin America and the Caribbean.
~740 ftSE
Memorial, Sculpture
Second Division Memorial, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The Second Division Memorial is located in President's Park, between 17th Street Northwest and Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC, United States. The Memorial commemorates those who died, while serving in the 2nd Infantry Division of the U. S. Army. The artist was James Earle Fraser.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Memorial Continental Hall?

Nearby attractions include DAR Museum, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), The Founders of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), DAR Constitution Hall, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Columbus Memorial Library, Washington D.C. (2 min walk).

How to get to Memorial Continental Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Memorial Continental Hall:

Bus

19th St & F St Northwest (8 min walk)
21st St & F St Northwest (11 min walk)

Metro

Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (14 min walk)
Federal Triangle • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (17 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (30 min walk)