Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives
Historical marker location:
1201 17th Street Northwest, Dupont Circle, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 17th Street Northwest and M Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 17th Street Northwest.)
African American Heritage Trail, Washington, D.C.. 17th and M Streets, NW
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The White House was burned down during the War of 1812: In August 1814, British troops invaded Washington, D.C. and set fire to many of the city's buildings, including the White House, which was still under construction at the time.