The Muppet Babies visit Washington, DC in a 1993 coloring book.
Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States of America. The city is named after George Washington, who was commander-in-chief of of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and later became the first President of the United States.
Washington, D.C. is home to a number of landmarks including The White House, Capitol Hill, and The Smithsonian Institution.
- The Muppets' first appearances were on Washington television stations WTOP (The Junior Morning Show) and WRC-TV (Sam and Friends).
- Muppets, Inc. was incorporated in Washington, D.C. on November 20, 1958.
- Wilkins and Wontkins visit the Washington Monument in a Wilkins Coffee commercial, where the monument falls onto Wontkins because he doesn't drink the coffee.
- Just north of the Lincoln Memorial is a statue of Albert Einstein that was featured in the opening credits of Sesame Street in the late 80s.
- The Muppets appeared at the 1993 Inaugural Celebration for Children event alongside the President and First Lady.
- Elmo and Rosita appeared at the 2006 National Governor's Association Forum in Washington, DC.
- Sesame Street cast members and characters have made several appearances at The White House, including at the annual White House Egg Roll.
- The Smithsonian Institution, located in Washington D.C., holds many Henson artifacts including Kermit, Bert, Ernie, Oscar the Grouch, and parts of the original Sesame Street set.
- Madeline Kahn called the Bird Department in Washington, D.C. in Sesame Street Episode 1576 to find out if Big Bird was an endangered species.
- In the 1993 book I Want to Be President, Betty Lou dreams of living and working in Washington as the President.
- A Toyota Highlander ad in 2014 showed Sam the Eagle, Gonzo and Animal visiting the Washington Monument.
- Through the month of December 2015, Miss Piggy went to Washington for a series of social media appearances, as well as for the National Christmas Tree Lighting.
- For the Sesame Street Road Trip, various Sesame Street characters released pictures of themselves with local attractions on social media, including the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and Ben's Chili Bowl.
Toyota promotion
Grover and the Washington Monument
Grover and the Lincoln Memorial
Bert and the Washington Monument
Wontkins meets the Washington Monument
Oscar at Ben's Chili Bowl
Muppets on the Road (2001)