What better place to learn about the history of a nation, than in its capital city? DC?s Smithsonian National Museum of American History contains a vast trove of American treasures from all facets of our history ? from politics to pop culture, and music to warfare. One visit could bring you face-to-face with the original Star-Spangled Banner and a fragment of Plymouth Rock. Temporary and traveling exhibits offer an even broader array of historical displays. The museum provides a place close to campus for GW students to see in person what they are learning about in class.