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How George Washington Carver National Monument became first monument dedicated to an African American and first to a non-president
Being the first monument dedicated to an African American, the George Washington Carver National Monument celebrated diversity amid racial tensions at the time. Its establishment opened the doors ...
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Booker T Washington National Monument - Virginia
He was one of the most influential African American of his era. ... About Booker T Washington National Monument Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James ...
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Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
Visitors can reach the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture ... property's official website for more information. DC Monuments and Memorials Night Tour ...
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DC Preservation League launches effort to track buildings designed by African American architects
It describes him as a local African American architect and explains the building is a replica of an Anglican Church in England. Brent, according to D.C. Preservation League Executive Director ...
Best things to see and do in Washington DC
Washington DC attracts millions of visitors every year, but behind the iconic monuments and must-see museums, there’s a wealth of lesser-known gems vying for your attention, writes Helen Van Berkel ...