Armenian Attractions
Al Kapikian Memorial Display at the National Institute of Health (NIH)
Memorial Display featuring Dr. Albert Kapikian and his work – a pioneering virologist famous for discovering norovirus (The Norwalk Virus). He led the development of the first licensed rotavirus vaccine
Statue of St. Gregory Illuminator at the National Cathedral
Installed in 1972 in the interior of the Cathedral—within the nave on the main floor, south outer aisle, bay 4 (Glover Bay), east niche—this statue honors Saint Gregory the Illuminator,
Khatchkar at Soorp Khatch Church
The Khatchkar for Soorp Khatch Armenian Church in Washington, D.C. was commissioned from Armenian artist Varazdat Hambardzumyan. Discussions for this significant project began in September 2012, and installed later the
Library of Congress Armenian Rarities Collection
The Library of Congress hosts an impressive Armenian collection featuring rare manuscripts, early printed books, maps, photographs, and archival materials that document centuries of Armenian history, culture, and literature.
Museum of Bible Collections
The Museum of the Bible features notable Armenian exhibition items, including a beautiful khachkar, rare manuscripts, early printed Bibles, and artifacts that highlight Armenia’s deep biblical heritage and its role
Motherland
Statue
Motherland is a bronze sculpture by Armenian artist Frederic Sogoyan, presented to the American Red Cross in 1991 as a gift from the people of Armenia in gratitude for the
Khatchkar at St Mary Armenian Church
In May 2012 a beautiful Khatchkar carved in Armenia was erected at the St. Mary Armenian Church entrance courtyard. The khachkar was carved by sculptor Mr. Ruben Nalbandyan. He is
Khatchkar at the Armenian Embassy
Beautiful Khatchkar located in the courtyard of the Embassy. It is dedicated to the 1700th anniversary of proclamation of Christianity as a state religion in Armenia (301 A.D). The inscription
Armenian Artifacts – Museum of Asian Art
Museum of Asian Art features a number of Armenian manuscripts and artifacts
Portrait of an Armenian Girl – Woodraw Wilson’s House
“L’Esperance (translated as “Hope”) was painted ca 1916 by Hovsep Pushman (1877-1966) and given to President Woodrow Wilson in 1917 in recognition of the help the United States gave to
Mihran Mesropian Call Box and Dupont Circle Building
Woodley Park’s most prolific architect, Mihran Mesrobian (1889-1975) started his career as a palace architect in Constantinople during the twilight of the Turkish sultans. Drafted into the Turkish army during
Arshil Gorky’s Art – National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art owns large collection of Arshil Gorky’s art.
Reuben Nakian
Art
Reuben Nakian (Henry Malakian Nakhian) was a great American sculptor of Armenian descent. Many of his works are on display in DC – Freer Art Gallery, Hirshorn Museum and Sculpture Garden,
