Charles Sumner School
Washington counts Charles Sumner School, a museum, among its places to visit. It dates from 1872. Look also at White House, 0.6 mi away.
A museum inside Washington
You can stay in Washington
Charles Sumner School is inside Washington, which has 247 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 36 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1872
Charles Sumner School dates from 1872. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 4 miles away
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) has airline service, about 4 miles from Charles Sumner School.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Highs and lows by month
Every month near Charles Sumner School is set out below.
Charles Sumner School
The Charles Sumner School, established in 1872, was one of the earliest schools for African Americans in Washington, D.C. Named for the prominent abolitionist and United States Senator Charles Sumner, the school became the first teachers' college for black citizens in the city and the headquarters of its segregated school system for African American students. It currently houses a small museum, a research room, art exhibits, and the archives of the District of Columbia Public Schools.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1872
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1979)
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.2K a year
Overnight near Charles Sumner School
Rooms are nearest in Washington (247) and Arlington (58).
- 1White House
- 2Washington Monument
- 3United States Triumphal Arch
- 4Smithsonian Institution
- 5Arlington National Cemetery
- 6Lincoln Memorial
- 7Ford's Theatre
- 8National Mall
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Charles Sumner School | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | in town | — | 247 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 693,645 | $737K | D− |
| Arlington | 4 mi southwest | 5 min | 58 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 236,254 | $895K | — |
| Alexandria | 7 mi south | 10 min | 44 41 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 160,662 | $735K | C |
| Bethesda | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 69,397 | $1,170K | — |
| Tysons | 10 mi west | 15 min | 25 25 hotels | 28,936 | $640K | — |
| College Park | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 17 16 hotels · 1 motel | 35,418 | $438K | — |
| North Bethesda | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 13 13 hotels | 49,677 | $732K | — |
| National Harbor | 9 mi south | 15 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 4,454 | $473K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Pair Charles Sumner School with these
Every place here is under 3 miles away.
Big draw1in town National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw2in town National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw32 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw4in town MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw53 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw6in town National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a year
Big draw7in town National Historic SiteFord's Theatre National Historic Site394K visitors a year
Big draw8in town National park siteNational MallPhoto credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain · Ford's Theatre National Historic Site: Ingfbruno, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Mall: Raul654 at en.wikipedia. Later version(s) were uploaded by Michael Shields at e, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Charles Sumner School: the answers
Is Charles Sumner School in Washington?
Yes. It’s inside Washington, DC.
When is the best time to visit Charles Sumner School?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 67–80°.
How far is Charles Sumner School from Baltimore?
About 36 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Charles Sumner School?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 4 miles away.
Where should I stay near Charles Sumner School?
Washington (in town, 247 places to stay), Arlington (4 mi, 58 places to stay) and Alexandria (7 mi, 44 places to stay).
Local tips in Washington
Questions and tips go in Washington’s Town Square.
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