Lafayette Square Park

Tragedy Square; Our capital is rich in history and monumental achievements behind its gates and within its corridors, a darker past is hidden. Conspiracies, crimes of passion, duels and assassinations

Beautiful statues and sculptures with historical context provided. People were walking around or laying down on their breaks. It was a nice, social area to walk through.

On NE corner is bronze statue of Brigadier General Thaddeus Kosciuszko . 10' bronze monument cast 1908-1910. Sculptor Antoni Popiel was actually placed 2nd in competition. Full statue history via<LINK> Read more

7-acre park also referred to as “President’s Park .” This land was originally farmland and belonged to a family named Pierce that originated from Charles County , Maryland. Full park history via<LINK> Read more

On the corners there are 4 important foreign figures that had great impact during the American Revolution . Sculpture of the 7th President of the US Andrew Jackson is placed in the center.

On NW corner of Square is a statue of Major General Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben . He authored book titled the Revolutionary War Drill Manual used by all soldiers in war. Full statue history via<LINK> Read more

An amazingly historical piece of land with great view of the WH front door.

Check out the statues located at the 4 corners honoring European born heroes of the American Revolution : Marquis de Lafayette, Comte de Rochambeau, Tadeusz Kościuszko , and the Baron von Steuben . Read more

Yes, the protestors in the park really are there every day of the year. Plus, on any given day, you will see a random protest . Don't take pictures of the police on bikes , they don't like it.

You will often see / hear rallies or protests going on right by the White House. Plenty of secret service & police in the area.

Join the crowds over on the White House side…looks nice at night

Lafayette Square Park is known as the most haunted site in Washington, DC. Take a two hour walking ghost tour and learn about the spirits of the Capital 

Nice view of the White House with fewer tourists than up close.

Sorry guys, no congressmen or other political leaders will be speaking to each other in hushed voices here. TV and movies have lied 😉

Bathrooms are available on the H Street side of the park (across from the VA)

The DC Slutwalk Saturday 11am ending at National Sylvan Theater . Slutwalk is a demonstration of “frustration and anger” protesting the blaming of victims of sexual violence based on what they wear

Love this garden . Cool place in the front of the white house

Great place for a protest .

Hang out regularly and you're bound to see the Secret Service tackle someone. #GoodTimes

The park was redesigned by Andrew Jackson Downing in 1851-52. The statue of Andrew Jackson was erected in the center of the park in 1853, but Jackson’s design was not completed until 1872.

Best bring some headphones depending on who's protesting .

Plenty of tame squirrels if that's your thing

Tranquil park across the street from the white house.

Great spot for your lunch break - bring some extra bread to feed the ducks in the fountain .

Bring food for the friendly ducks and squirrels ! They're adorable.

Quiet . Great view of the White House!

The squirrels in Lafayette Square Park are insane. Watch out, they will stalk you.

Good views of the White House and Washington Monument

White House squirrel .

The squirrels here are super friendly and almost tame. Clucking at them will bring 'em over to say hello (and inspect you for food).

Catching up to the kids

Dcghosttours.com look it up and prepare for a night of historically accurate spooky stories

Meeting Start Loving was my best discovery in my US trip

Great spot for lunching .

Don't hang around here too long, or a tourist will ask you to take their picture

Giant squirt flower = summer fun.

Bus suck and cabs r a bitch if u not white....not being racist just telling the truth

The one DC sans homeless

“Todos los hombres del presidente”: Aquí, Carl Bernstein (Dustin Hoffman) se encuentra con un contacto de la compañía de teléfono para conseguir el listado de llamadas de la Casa Blanca.