Washington Navy Yard

The Washington Navy Yard is a historic naval installation in Washington, D.C., serving as a major center for shipbuilding, maintenance, and research for the U.S. Navy. Founded in 1799, it is one of the oldest navy yards in the United States. Today, it combines operational facilities with museums and public spaces, including the National Museum of Naval History. The yard has played a key role in U.S. naval history and national defense, and it also hosts federal agencies, ceremonial events, and educational programs. It is protected as a national historic site and continues to be vital to U.S. naval operations.