Foggy Bottom in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lena Santos Ferguson
Photographed by Wilhelmina Indermaur
1. Lena Santos Ferguson Marker
Daughters of the American Revolution
honors
Lena Santos Ferguson
District of Columbia DAR Member 1984-2004
For her dedication, activism, and service making the DAR a more inclusive and better organization. Her legacy will live on for generations to come.
June 2023
Erected 2023 by National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 2023.
Location. 38° 53.65′ N, 77° 2.429′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Foggy Bottom. It is on D Street Northwest west of 17th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1776 D Street Northwest, Washington DC 20006, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: NSDAR Founders Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The American Red Cross - Harvard Field Hospital Unit (within shouting distance of this marker); National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Continental Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); National Headquarters, American Red Cross (about 300 feet away); Constitution Hall (about 300 feet away); Jane Delano (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
More about this marker. Located in the DAR Memorial Garden
Regarding Lena Santos Ferguson. Ferguson was denied membership to a local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1980 due to her race, after applying multiple times. She was admitted to the organization as an at-large member in 1983, becoming the third-known African-American member. Ferguson pushed for the Daughters of the American Revolution to revise their national bylaws, leading to the organization banning discrimination based on race. She later founded, and served as chair, of the D.C. DAR Scholarship Committee.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2026, by Wilhelmina Indermaur of Durham, North Carolina, United States. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on October 23, 2026, by Wilhelmina Indermaur of Durham, North Carolina, United States. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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