Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia
Historical marker location:
1000 U Street Northwest, U Street Corridor, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from U Street Northwest west of Vermont Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling east.)
African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC. 1000 U Street, 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.