At the Frederick Douglass National Site in Washington, D.C., you can walk the halls of the famed abolitionist, author and orator’s home, known as Cedar Hill. Come along on this Nerd Trip to see where and how Douglass lived, plus hear the name of the guest who caused three girls on our tour to squeal with delight.

As we finish our trip to Grant’s tomb, it’s time to take you inside this massive mausoleum. Many disabled Civil War soldiers had to be carried up the stairs to the shrine, which became a popular pilgrimage for veterans on both sides of the conflict.

As we celebrate the birthday of President John Quincy Adams, here are some random and not-so-random facts about our sixth president.