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DC History & Local Area Studies

This guide recommends resources about the history, local government, and current situation in Washington, D.C.

Other AU Libraries

Washington Research Library Consortium

Other Local Academic Libraries

University of Maryland Libraries

National Libraries

Other Local Research Libraries

American Society for International Law deFord Library and Information Center
Folger Shakespeare Library
This Library has limited access.
National Geographic Society Library
United Nations Information Centre
U.S. Institute of Peace Library
Washingtoniana Division of the District of Columbia Public Library
CLOSED FOR RENOVATION. CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE DIGDC.

Public Libraries

Alexandria Public Library
Arlington County Public Libraries
District of Columbia Public Library
Note: The closest public library to AU is the Tenley-Friendship Library located across from the Tenleytown subway stop. The main library, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library is closed for renovation until Fall 2020.
Fairfax County Public Libraries
Montgomery County Public Libraries
Prince George's County Memorial Library System

Last Updated: Nov 24, 2025 1:35 PM
URL: https://subjectguides.library.american.edu/dchistory
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Subjects: DC Area History, History, United States, Political Science & Government