The National Mall in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Common Ground
Our American Garden
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 26, 2022
Many peoples and their plants have left a mark on the American landscape. Our gardens include plants that were found here, brought from other countries, or passed down by seed or shared with neighbors. These plants now represent a shared American heritage. As natives and newcomers interact, we all help develop gardens that are part of our homes, communities and identities.
This garden borders the museum, sharing stories of memory, healing, discovery, and ingenuity. What we choose to plant is an expression of what we value and who we are.
Did you know?
You can visit the second floor of the museum's west wing for more stories on the nation we build together.
Erected by Smithsonian Gardens, Smithsonian Institution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Horticulture & Forestry.
Location. 38° 53.469′ N, 77° 1.856′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. Marker can be reached from 14th Street Northwest (U.S. 1) south of Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 14th St NW, 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. Anise hyssop (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Common Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Memory (within shouting distance of this marker); Healing (within shouting distance of this marker); Discovery (within shouting distance of this marker); Ingenuity (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Common Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); James Smithson (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 26, 2022
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 43 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.