Near Vienna in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Purpose of the Korean Bell Garden
"A Symbol of Goodwill Towards All"
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 13, 2020
1. The Purpose of the Korean Bell Garden Marker
For the first time in United States history, one of the most beautiful botanic gardens will hold a Korean Bell Garden. Strategically located in Washington, DC, this bell garden will be not only in the capital of the United States but also the world's political city. The Korean Bell Garden represents and shares Korean culture and history, instilling identity and national pride in Korean American descendants living in the United States. It is also a great cultural heritage that can be shared with other communities as an instrument of unity as well as a symbol of exchanges and cooperation with all.
2010 marked the 60th anniversary of the unforgettable Korean War that formed a friendship between Korea and the United States. The completion of the Bell of Peace and Harmony celebrated and promoted everlasting peace and will become a historical milestone to be commemorated.
Erected 2012 by Korean American Cultural Committee; NOVA Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Asian Americans • Peace • War, Korean. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells, and the NOVA Parks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 2010.
Location. 38° 56.194′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Bell of Peace and Harmony (within shouting distance of this marker); The Korean Bell Garden at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jeju Dolhareubang (about 600 feet away); Metasequoia glyptostroboides (about 700 feet away); The Springhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gardiner C. Means and Caroline F. Ware (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Cabin (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Means-Ware Farm (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vienna.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 13, 2020
2. The Purpose of the Korean Bell Garden Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 14, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
