Benjamin Banneker Park is located at the southern end of L’Enfant Boulevard and is named for Banneker who was an African-American scientist and surveyor who helped to map out the city of Washington.
Tag: DC History
Black History Month, DC Memorials
Celebrate Black History Month in DC by learning about a few statues and memorials dedicated to famous African-Americans.
Today is the Anniversary of the creation of the District of Columbia
On July 9, 1790, Congress passed the Residence Act, which approved the creation of a national capital on the Potomac River. The exact location was to be selected by President George Washington,…