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| U Street African American Civil War Memorial Cardozo Station City Within A City Greater U Street Heritage Trail #Black History Check out the City Within a City audio tour hosted by NPR’s Korva Coleman! Learn about the history of U Street, find fun places to shop, and great places to eat at the Greater U Street Visitor Center! Follow the signs on this self-guided Cultural Tourism DC Neighborhood Heritage Trail to learn more about Washington's Greater U Street neighborhood, where a nationally significant, self-sufficient African American community flourished in the early 20th century. City Within a City: Greater U Street Heritage Trail's 14 poster-sized, illustrated signs combine storytelling with historic images. Discover the history of this neighborhood celebrated for nurturing national and international leaders in civil rights, law, science, and the arts. The first sign is located at 13th and U Streets, NW, near the U Street/Cardozo/African American Civil War Memorial Metro stop. The 90-minute, self-guided tour loops through the Greater U Street Historic District and ends at 14th and U streets, NW. Walkers are encouraged to follow the trail at their own pace, sampling neighborhood character, businesses, and restaurants along the way. For more information, email at Trail@CulturalTourismDC.org or call 202-661-7581 www.culturaltourismdc.org |
Saturday, February 8, 2014
U Street African American Civil War Memorial
