| Set upon a sprawling 256 acre campus is the | | | | offer for the eyes at Howard University. |
| reputable Howard University. With long established | | | | Taking a stroll through here will most certainly not |
| reputation of academic excellence dating back to | | | | disappoint. A variety of noteworthy structures |
| 1867, this institution steadily carries on its tradition | | | | can also be found at this destination including the |
| and will continue to do so in to the future. It is | | | | famous Founders Library. So distinct in its |
| also noteworthy for being the only formidable | | | | appearance this iconic building has been deemed |
| research based university that is predominately | | | | National Historic Landmark. |
| African American. | | | | Howard University also actively encourages |
| With its current status it should come as no | | | | prospective students to come and experience the |
| surprise that this educational institute also played | | | | campus firsthand. The option of tour that can |
| an instrumental role in the American Civil Rights | | | | include up to 10 people can also be arranged by |
| Movement. A notable event that contributed to | | | | the University. Or alternatively should you so |
| the movement was the publishing of 'The New | | | | desire visitors can opt for the self guided tour |
| Negro' newspaper that helped bring about the | | | | that allows you to freely explore the massive |
| Harlem Renaissance. In addition to the Civil Rights | | | | grounds as you please. |
| Movement the University has been a part of | | | | For prospective students and their families |
| American history as a whole due to its long period | | | | wanting to visit this University, staying in one of |
| of operation. | | | | the nearby Washington DC hotels can provide an |
| The university today offers a robust range of | | | | ideal accommodation choice. Travelers will find |
| academic disciplines that include Music, Art, Law, | | | | that there are a host of hotels Washington that |
| Social Work, Medicine and more. But beyond its | | | | are not only provide convenient access to this |
| educational value its physical setting is also of | | | | destination but a host of others in the Washington |
| interest. Lavish green expanses interspersed with | | | | area. |
| magnificent pieces of architecture that are on | | | | |