This statue is dedicated to Grace Sherwood, the last person in Virginia to be convicted of being a witch.

The land is home to swimming ponies and a legendary 18th-century treasure.

This building at the south end of the boardwalk was once home to the U.S. Life-Saving Service and the U.S. Coast Guard before being rescued itself.

One of the oldest active carousels in the country—but it might be missed by all but the keenest-eyed boardwalk strollers.

An overlooked memorial honoring the local Washington residents who died in World War I.

Look closely and you’ll notice that the color changes a third of the way up the tower.

A gorgeous mural outside a beloved D.C. restaurant pays homage to famous Black Americans.

Washington's iconic carousel has a nice piece of Civil Rights history.

There’s a hidden military meme engraved on the World War II Memorial.

Home to items never before seen by the public.

The site of the climactic scene from the classic horror film is now a historic landmark.

Founded in 1925, this folk school attracts students from across the country and preserves traditional Appalachian art.

True to its name, this little house presents like a dollhouse, and surprising details are revealed with a quick peek through the window.

The "All-Seeing Eye of God" symbol on this library is a clue to one of the many former lives of this building.

This general store is more than a century old and home to various oddities and antiques.

In 1932, Americans honored their first president's 200th birthday by planting trees.

Taste the white whiskey that the United States' first president once distilled and enjoyed.

The only place for a truly presidential dram.

The graveyard holding the remains of George Washington's slaves was forgotten for nearly 200 years.