In 1812, the United States declared war against Great Britain. During theWar of 1812, British forces invaded and raided Washington, D.C., in what is known as the Burning of Washington. The U.S. Capitol, the Department of the Treasury, and the White House were burned and gutted in the ...
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION D.C.’s parks and rec department offers dozens of arts and performance classes for kids and adults throughout the year. Most are held at community centers, and prices, for the most part, are reasonable. View a complete course catalog at dpr.dc.gov/DC/DP...