Discover the History of Washington and the Potomac River
As you travel along the Potomac, you will:
- Hear stories of the people and animals who have inhabited its shores throughout history, including Native Americans, fish, and bald eagles.
- Pass by Fort Washington in Maryland and learn about the river's role in the Civil War.
- Discover the river's importance to Washington's business ventures.
- Learn how the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association preserved Washington's view.
