Beyond the monuments and museums of the National Mall, much of Washington, D.C.'s character is found in its neighborhoods. Colorful rowhouses, front gardens, neighborhood shops, schools, and parks are part of everyday life for the people who call the nation's capital home.

It's a blend of families whose D.C. roots go back generations and newcomers who came for school or a job but stayed for the life they built.

It's layers of American history intertwined with the story of a city that has developed a character all its own—one that's hard to fully appreciate until you've lived here.

The Capital Candy Jar created our new Neighborhood Collection to celebrate our city. Each box features an original illustration inspired by a neighborhood, incorporating architectural details and subtle references to the people, places, and stories that make each community unique.

Take a closer look at your box. We've tucked special details into windows, gardens, walls, and doorways, each inspired by the neighborhood's story.

Explore the individual neighborhood pages below to learn what inspired each box's design and discover the stories hidden in the illustrations.

We hope you'll enjoy your box long after the last piece of candy.