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I Come Into the Peace of Wild Things

    Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church

    In 1917, Taylor M.E. Church was founded as the first Methodist church in Scotlandville (nee: Scotland) by twelve visionary African-American Methodists. In 1922, the name changed to Camphor...

    In 1917, Taylor M.E. Church was founded as the first Methodist church in Scotlandville (nee: Scotland) by twelve visionary African-American Methodists. In 1922, the name changed to...

    • louisiana
    • baton rouge
    • church
    • religion
    • african american

    To Honor All Who Served

      Simon Bolivar Oak

      This tree is dedicated to the memory ofSimon BolivarLiberator of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Panama, on the bicentennial of his birth (1783-1983)Venezuela Students Association

      This tree is dedicated to the memory ofSimon BolivarLiberator of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Panama, on the bicentennial of his birth (1783-1983)Venezuela Students Association

      • louisiana
      • baton rouge
      • lsu
      • simon bolivar

      Robert E. Nims Jazz Walk of Fame

       Robert E. Nims was a 20th century gentleman and businessman who gave tirelessly of himself and touched many people's lives. He played and loved music, was a pioneer of the juke box industry and...

       Robert E. Nims was a 20th century gentleman and businessman who gave tirelessly of himself and touched many people's lives. He played and loved music, was a pioneer of the juke box industry...

      • louisiana
      • music
      • jazz
      • new orleans

      World War 2 remembrance cross

      This plaque tells the story of 3 resistance men that were killed on April 16 1945, while transporting weapons and ammunition. The supplies were dropped by the allies, and after collecting it in...

      This plaque tells the story of 3 resistance men that were killed on April 16 1945, while transporting weapons and ammunition. The supplies were dropped by the allies, and after collecting it in...

      • worldwar 2
      • resistance

      William G. Simon Hall

        Train Wreck 1889

               Train Wreck Site of Barnum and Bailey'scircus train accident on thenight of August 22 1889while on route to Montreal.Dozens of animal casualties.William C. Pomeroy Foundation 2020Photo and...

               Train Wreck Site of Barnum and Bailey'scircus train accident on thenight of August 22 1889while on route to Montreal.Dozens of animal casualties.William C. Pomeroy Foundation 2020Photo and...

        • potsdam
        • alan r reno
        • train wreck accident
        • animals
        • circus

        Civil War to Civil Rights - Downtown Heritage Trail

        https://www.culturaltourismdc.org/portal/821

        https://www.culturaltourismdc.org/portal/821

        • washington dc
        • lincoln
        • civil war

        Cosmos Club

        Historic Site, Washington, DCCosmos ClubFounded in 1878, the Cosmos Club is a private social and cultural organization whose members are eminent in their professional fields. Members have included...

        Historic Site, Washington, DCCosmos ClubFounded in 1878, the Cosmos Club is a private social and cultural organization whose members are eminent in their professional fields. Members have...

        • washington dc
        • national reg...

        Roads to Diversity - Adams Morgan Heritage Trail

        https://www.culturaltourismdc.org/portal/816https://www.culturaltourismdc.org/portal/dc-neighborhood-heritage-trails

        https://www.culturaltourismdc.org/portal/816https: //www.culturaltourismdc.org/portal/dc- neighborhood-heritage-trails

        • washington dc
        • neighborhood...

        The Post Magazine

        Constructed 1837byDepartment of Quartermaster, U.S. ArmyProvided storage for munitiona for New Orleans Barracks and Mississippi River forts.Restored 1975-1977 for use asLouisiana Military History...

        Constructed 1837byDepartment of Quartermaster, U.S. ArmyProvided storage for munitiona for New Orleans Barracks and Mississippi River forts.Restored 1975-1977 for use asLouisiana Military History...

        • louisiana
        • new orleans
        • military

        Hardy Residence

        Emmet Hardy (1903-1925), cornetist and machinist, lived here at 237 Morgan Street from 1920-1923. He played in Brownlee’s Orchestra, the New Orleans Rhythm Kings, and in small groups with...

        Emmet Hardy (1903-1925), cornetist and machinist, lived here at 237 Morgan Street from 1920-1923. He played in Brownlee’s Orchestra, the New Orleans Rhythm Kings, and in small groups with...

        • louisiana
        • new orleans
        • jazz
        • music

        Mary B. Mikkelson

        In loving memory of Mary B. Mikkelson (1923-2016)Navy vet, teacher, and athlete who loved nature and was a champion for social justice....

        In loving memory of Mary B. Mikkelson (1923-2016)Navy vet, teacher, and athlete who loved nature and was a champion for social justice....

        • memorial
        • alameda point

        Underground Railway and Waterway

        Underground Railroad and WaterwayIn April 1848, the largest slave escape attempt on record in the United States took place at the Southwest Waterfront. Seventy-seven men, women, and children...

        Underground Railroad and WaterwayIn April 1848, the largest slave escape attempt on record in the United States took place at the Southwest Waterfront. Seventy-seven men, women, and...

        • washington dc
        • wharf
        • underground railroad

        America's Oldest Operating Fish Market

        America's Oldest Operating Fish MarketThe Maine Avenue Fish Market is the oldest continuously operating open-air fish market in the United States. When it opened in 1805, Washington was the center...

        America's Oldest Operating Fish MarketThe Maine Avenue Fish Market is the oldest continuously operating open-air fish market in the United States. When it opened in 1805, Washington was the center...

        • washington dc
        • wharf
        • fishing

        Long Bridge

        Long BridgeOriginally constructed in 1809 as a mile-long wooden toll bridge connecting the District with Virginia, Long Bridge has seen many transformations and additions. In 1861, five days after...

        Long BridgeOriginally constructed in 1809 as a mile-long wooden toll bridge connecting the District with Virginia, Long Bridge has seen many transformations and additions. In 1861, five days after...

        • washington dc
        • wharf
        • bridge
        • civil war

        Creating the Waterfront

        Creating The WaterfrontBefore the 1800s, the Southwest Waterfront formed the eastern bank of the Potomac, but sediment accumulated as farming increased, making the river hard to navigate and prone...

        Creating The WaterfrontBefore the 1800s, the Southwest Waterfront formed the eastern bank of the Potomac, but sediment accumulated as farming increased, making the river hard to navigate and prone...

        • washington dc
        • wharf
        • flood

        Navigating the Potomac River

        Navigating The Potomac RiverBeginning in 1815, steamboats ferried passengers and goods across the river and connected the waterfront to Richmond and other points south via Aquia Creek. Today's...

        Navigating The Potomac RiverBeginning in 1815, steamboats ferried passengers and goods across the river and connected the waterfront to Richmond and other points south via Aquia Creek....

        • washington dc
        • wharf

        Waterfront Industry and Commerce

        Waterfront Industry and CommerceIn the 1840s, the Southwest Waterfront was developing into a major commercial seaport and took on an industrial character. Buildings and warehouses were constructed...

        Waterfront Industry and CommerceIn the 1840s, the Southwest Waterfront was developing into a major commercial seaport and took on an industrial character. Buildings and warehouses were constructed...

        • washington dc
        • wharf