US Botanic Garden: 3 Best Reasons to Visit for Free This Summer
The US Botanic Garden is located in Washington, DC. In addition to its magnificent gardens, the United States Botanic Garden also has a rich history. The idea of a National Garden dates back to the days of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. However, the US Botanic Garden (USBG) dates back to 1816, when the Columbian Institute for the Promotion of the Arts and Sciences formally proposed the idea. Congress established the Columbian Institute Garden in 1820, just west of the United States Capitol Grounds, where it operated until 1837. The garden proposal was then revived in 1842 after the Wilkes …