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Benjamin Banneker Park

Posted on June 3, 2019October 18, 2019

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.

Black History Month, DC Memorials

Posted on February 22, 2019February 24, 2023

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

Posted on July 16, 2013August 28, 2017

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, who signed the bill into law on July 16. Formed from land donated by the states of Maryland and Virginia, the initial shape…

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