The National Mall in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ralph Rinzler
"There is no better time, no better place to celebrate the cultures of the American people and those from around the world than at the Folklife Festival on the National Mall."
(1934-1994)
Founding Director
of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Erected by Smithsonian Institution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Notable Events.
Location. 38° 53.334′ N, 77° 1.595′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. Marker is on Jefferson Drive Southwest east of 12th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington DC 20560, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Enid A. Haupt Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Acquired in 1886 by the Department of Living Animals (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Smithsonian Institution Building (within shouting distance of this marker); "Nature is my religion." (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Henry (within shouting
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 18, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
