Forest Hills in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Friendship Walk and Four Seasons Overlook

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 29, 2021

1. Friendship Walk and Four Seasons Overlook Marker

Inscription. In 1957, a group of Marjorie Post's friend created an English-style walk for her new home as a tribute to her kindness and generosity. The informal path leads from the rose garden to open onto a flagstone circle that in Post's day overlooked a vista of the surrounding landscape. Today, a canopy of mature trees encloses the space. A central medallion bears a message about friendship written by Alexandra, the last empress of Russia. Statues representing the four seasons stand on bases listing the names of the friends who contributed to the walk and overlook.

Erected by Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens. (Marker Number 140.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.

Location. 38° 56.6′ N, 77° 3.219′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Forest Hills. It can be reached from Linnean Avenue Northwest 0.1 miles south of Upton Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near

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this postal address: 4155 Linnean Ave NW, Washington DC 20008, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Woodland Paths (within shouting distance of this marker); Putting Green (within shouting distance of this marker); Rose Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); French Parterre (within shouting distance of this marker); Japanese-style Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Stone Lion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Plaque on the Reverse Side / Lake Merriweather (about 300 feet away); Lunar Lawn (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 29, 2021

2. Friendship Walk and Four Seasons Overlook Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 406 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.