Attractions in Shaw
African-American Civil War Memorial and Museum
- Opened in 1998, this museum and memorial is dedicated to telling the history and honoring the legacy of African-American soldiers.
Howard Theatre - This beautifully designed theater is on the National Register of Historic Places; built in 1910 and renovated several times since, it once hosted legendary African-American performers including Duke Ellington, Pearl Bailey and Ella Fitzgerald.
9:30 Club - Just down the road, this world-famous concert venue hosts some of the music industry's best-known performers, as well as emerging talent.
Lincoln Theatre - A mainstay on what was once referred to as "Washington's Black Broadway", Lincoln Theatre opened in 1922 and showcased the talents of musicians including Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday. Other famous names that have performed at the venue include Sammy Davis, Jr., James Brown, Lena Horne, Stevie Wonder and Dionne Warwick. Lincoln Theatre has been named to the National Register of Historic Places.
Dunbar Theater - Until its closure in 1960, Dunbar Theater was one of the Shaw's premier destinations for live entertainment, as well as movies. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Neighborhood Library - Recently renovated and boasting contemporary, light-filled design, this library features a full calendar of activities, and is a fun place to bring the kids.
