The Lockkeeper's House

Washington, District of Columbia, US

Why The Lockkeeper's House is worth your time

The oldest structure on the National Mall, a small restored stone house that once managed a canal lock, now an exhibit on the area's history. A brief stop for those interested in early Washington infrastructure.

• Category: historic site

More things to do in Washington

• National World War II Memorial
• Lincoln Memorial
• Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
• Founding Farmers DC
• Old Ebbitt Grill
• The Wharf DC

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