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Historical Markers and War Memorials in The National Mall, District of Columbia
Washington and Vicinity
Washington(2615) ► ADJACENT TO WASHINGTON Montgomery County, Maryland(753) ► Prince George's County, Maryland(644) ► Alexandria, Virginia(378) ► Arlington County, Virginia(442) ► Fairfax County, Virginia(712) ►
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Health
By encouraging Americans to spend time outside and eat more fresh produce, the Victory Garden Program promoted healthy habits. In addition to their physical health benefits, victory gardens helped boost morale by bringing communities . . . — — Map (db m164274) HM
Community
The Victory Garden Program brought many different groups together to support a single cause. Corporations, private foundations, magazine publishers, and seed companies all contributed to the success of the project. These . . . — — Map (db m164278) HM
This garden is inspired by the victory gardens of World War II.
During America's involvement in World War II (1941-1945), the Victory Garden Program strove to reduce demand for commercially grown vegetables, packaging materials, and . . . — — Map (db m164272) HM
This garden is inspired by the victory gardens of World War II.
During America's involvement in World War II (1941-1945), the Victory Garden Program strove to reduce demand for commercially grown vegetables, packaging materials, and . . . — — Map (db m211422) HM
Sustainability
As well as encouraging people to grow their own produce, the Victory Garden Program urged Americans to conserve and ration raw materials needed for the war effort, such as cans, fuel, rubber, glass jars, and wax paper. . . . — — Map (db m164276) HM
President James A. Garfield was leaving Washington, DC for his college reunion. He entered the Baltimore & Potomac Railroad station that would have been standing in front of you on the morning of July 2, 1881. Charles Guiteau, a mentally ill office . . . — — Map (db m127343) HM
Over 265,000 American women served during the Vietnam era (1956 through 1975) and over 11,000 saw duty in Vietnam. The majority served as nurses, caring for thousands of wounded servicemen in the difficult conditions of crowded transports, harsh . . . — — Map (db m7878) HM
Who shapes the public memory of war and its veterans?
AT the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial, that memory has been expanding since its dedication. The statue in front of you, the Vietnam Women's Memorial, brought women into the fold in 1993. It . . . — — Map (db m211261) HM
More than 1,200 wildlife species in the United States—including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and insects—depend on dead or dying wood for their habitats.
What's the Snag?
A snag is a standing dead, or dying, tree. Snags . . . — — Map (db m188503) HM
In Congress, July 4, 1776.Unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America.And for the support of this Declaration,
with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence,
we . . . — — Map (db m137039) HM
The Washington Monument honors George Washington, hero of the American Revolution and first president of the United States. When this stunning stone obelisk was completed in 1884, it was the tallest building in the world. Today the monument . . . — — Map (db m194663) HM
The Washington Monument honors George Washington, hero of the American Revolution and first president of the United States. When this stunning stone obelisk was completed in 1884, it was the tallest building in the world. Today the monument . . . — — Map (db m211345) HM
The National Museum of American History is home to the Star-Spangled Banner, the flag that inspired our national anthem. That flag's "broad stripes and bright stars" have shaped the Museum and its mission, as have the flags for every U.S. state and . . . — — Map (db m111539) HM
The Federal Union of the States at the heart of Lincoln’s purpose is symbolized in his memorial by 36 columns beneath the names of the 36 states composing the Union in his lifetime. When the memorial was designed, the Union included 48 . . . — — Map (db m49457) HM
Butterflies and bees love this plant, and so do people! Anise hyssop is named for its licorice-like scent. Used for tea by early Native Americans, it is also delicious in jellies and even cookies. The Latin word foeniculum refers to . . . — — Map (db m164289) HM
Now one of the most popular commercial sweet potato varieties, Beauregard was originally developed at Louisiana State University for higher yield and disease resistance. Even though we often use the names "sweet potato" and "yam" interchangeably, . . . — — Map (db m211419) HM
In the mid-1800s, Dr. John Kennicott studied prairie plants with his son, Smithsonian naturalist and explorer Robert Kennicott. Their Grove Nursery, just north of Chicago, supplied Illinois settlers with native ornamental prairie plant like . . . — — Map (db m164284) HM
Butterfly weed is used for both fiber and medicine. Like other milkweeds, butterfly weeds have seeds that drift away on the wind with a silky parachute called floss.
Did you know that American children helped out during World War II by . . . — — Map (db m164283) HM
Butterfly weed is used for both fiber and medicine. Like other milkweeds, butterfly weeds have seeds that drift away on the wind with a silky parachute called floss.
Did you know that American children helped out during World War II by . . . — — Map (db m211401) HM
Cascade hops were originally developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Oregon in the 1960s, as a powdery mildew-resistant cultivar. Due to their strong, bitter flavor, they weren't initially popular, but after the price of German hops . . . — — Map (db m211421) HM
This tree commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 1904 groundbreaking of the new National Museum. A wooded park, with a variety of trees including these cedars, previously stood here. — — Map (db m70231) HM
Also called candy stripe or bullseye beet, these striped wonders are as delicious as they are beautiful. Like other cultivated beets, Chioggia are descendants of the sea beet, which grows along the coast of the North Africa and the Mediterranean . . . — — Map (db m211420) HM
Also called candy stripe or bullseye beet, these striped wonders are as delicious as they are beautiful. Like other cultivated beets, Chioggia are descendants of the sea beet, which grows along the coast of the North Africa and the Mediterranean . . . — — Map (db m211415) HM
This portrait of an Olmec ruler is among 17 colossal heads known from one of the world’s great ancient civilizations. Without wheels or iron tools, the Olmec created spectacular monumental sculptures and ceremonial centers on Mexico’s Gulf Coast. . . . — — Map (db m39628) HM
This portrait of an Olmec ruler is among 17 colossal heads known from one of the world's great ancient civilizations. Without wheels or iron tools, the Olmec created spectacular monumental sculptures and ceremonial centers on Mexico's Gulf Coast. . . . — — Map (db m211272) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m211383) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m211384) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m211390) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m211394) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m211402) HM
Echinacea is a native prairie plant admired around the world. Thanks to plant breeders in Europe and now back here in the United States, there are many coneflower choices for our gardens, in colors ranging from subtle to bold.
Did you know . . . — — Map (db m211399) HM
This Asian tree was first introduced to the American South around 1790 by a French botanist.
The U.S. National Arboretum has bred over two dozen cultivars, including pink-blooming 'Sioux' and white-blooming 'Natchez.'
Notice how the flowers . . . — — Map (db m164286) HM
Deer's Tongue lettuce was brought to North America by English settlers in the mid-1700s. Because the leaves are delicate, they are not distributed commercially. It is best to grow this lettuce variety in a backyard garden or small farm. — — Map (db m211416) HM
Wood helped build our cities and drive American prosperity. But its unrestricted harvesting has led to serious environmental issues. Today, scientists, gardeners, and forestry professionals are developing sustainable practices that allow us to . . . — — Map (db m164268) HM
Many cultures contributed to America's landscape. Each brought insights as people shared new and unfamiliar plants and their uses. Explorers, botanists, horticulturalists, and home gardeners continue to introduce new plants to American gardens. . . . — — Map (db m211388) HM
Many cultures contributed to America's landscape. Each brought insights as people shared new and unfamiliar plants and their uses. Explorers, botanists, horticulturalists, and home gardeners continue to introduce new plants to American gardens. . . . — — Map (db m211397) HM
“One magnificent symbol of the bonds that tie our two great peoples together is the German-American Friendship Garden. This symbol of eternally renewing growth and strength will be dedicated this autumn here in the Capital. In its . . . — — Map (db m130364) HM
"One magnificent symbol of the bonds that tie our two great peoples together is the German-American Friendship Garden...In its growth, our own commitments to the well-being of America and Germany shall be cultivated and nurtured." . . . — — Map (db m130365) HM
Also called "greasy collards" because of their waxy shiny leaves, Green Glaze collards originated in the 1820s, making them the oldest collards grown in the Southeast. They are a staple of Southern cuisine, and are often cooked down with meats, . . . — — Map (db m211414) HM
Many plants have a history of providing comfort, restoration, and inspiration. Different communities found medicinal purposes for plants and passed down knowledge from generation to generation. People sought answers for common ailments, spiritual . . . — — Map (db m164285) HM
Many plants have a history of providing comfort, restoration, and inspiration. Different communities found medicinal purposes for plants and passed down knowledge from generation to generation. People sought answers for common ailments, spiritual . . . — — Map (db m211387) HM
Pollinator populations are at risk. Decades of stressors including the loss, degradation, and fragmentation of pollinator habitats; the improper use of pesticides and herbicides; and diseases, predation, and parasites have all hurt . . . — — Map (db m130681) HM
Although we may associate fungi with rotting food and fungal diseases, these incredible organisms play a beneficial role in our lives, from the plants we grow to the foods we eat to the medicine we take.
Improving the Soil
Fungi help . . . — — Map (db m164224) HM
Clever gardeners used plants to overcome obstacles, and found solutions to allow desired plants to thrive.
Whether with a lack of resources or an abundance of opportunity many minds came together to create networks and industries to serve . . . — — Map (db m211389) HM
Clever gardeners used plants to overcome obstacles, and found solutions to allow desired plants to thrive.
Whether with a lack of resources or an abundance of opportunity many minds came together to create networks and industries to serve . . . — — Map (db m211400) HM
In front of you stood the Baltimore & Potomac Railroad Station where President James A. Garfield was shot in 1881. Garfield served as the United States' 20th president for only four months before he was assassinated. A modest memorial to Garfield . . . — — Map (db m127347) HM
Every man is a valuable member of society who by his observations, researches, and experiments, procures knowledge for men…it is in his knowledge that man has found his greatness and his happiness. The high superiority which he holds over the . . . — — Map (db m211391) HM
Of all the foundations of establishments for pious or charitable uses which ever signalized the spirit of the age or the comprehensive beneficence of the founder. None can be named more deserving of the appropriation of mankind than the . . . — — Map (db m211392) HM
Modern civilization depends on science…James Smithson was well aware that knowledge should not be viewed as existing in isolated parts, but as a whole each portion of which throws light on all the other and that the tendency of all is to improve . . . — — Map (db m211393) HM
On August 24, 1814, the British brought the war to the streets of Washington. After soundly defeating the Americans at nearby Bladensburg, enemy soldiers invaded the Nation's Capital—burning the President's House, U.S. Capitol, and other public . . . — — Map (db m74939) HM
[Dedication by Royal Cortissoz, above the statue by sculptor Daniel Chester French:]
"In this temple as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever."
[Inscription . . . — — Map (db m28607) HM
Welcome to the Reading Grove
This space provides a place to meet, rest, read, and reflect. Live oaks have long harbored gatherings, from religious services and classes to community celebrations.
Witness Trees
Trees that were . . . — — Map (db m143315) HM
Building the Nation
The use of live oaks played a critical role in helping the nation grow from a colony to what it became—the United States of America. Ships were an essential means of transportation for moving people and products, and . . . — — Map (db m143312) HM
Early Conservation Efforts
In the past, live oaks were so valuable to shipbuilding and U.S. national security that in the early 1800s Congress passed laws to prevent them from being harvested illegally. The U.S. government also purchased and . . . — — Map (db m143310) HM
The National Museum of American History opened to the public as the Museum of History and Technology in 1964. The architectural firm McKim, Mead & White designed the building as a contemporary take on surrounding beaux-arts and classical structures. . . . — — Map (db m111540) HM
Native communities and newcomers have shared plants and adapted them for their own personal use. Many plants native to the Americas have been used for food and fiber and honored as elements of cultural heritage. People brought plants as heirlooms . . . — — Map (db m211385) HM
Native communities and newcomers have shared plants and adapted them for their own personal use. Many plants native to the Americas have been used for food and fiber and honored as elements of cultural heritage. People brought plants as heirlooms . . . — — Map (db m211395) HM
Alliums include edible onions, garlic, leeks, and chives. Plant explorers have also collected non-edible or "ornamental" varieties with globe-like flowers from around the world to breed new sizes and colors for gardens.
Did you know that . . . — — Map (db m211403) HM
About 200 million years old Found near Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona Contributors: Mr. and Mrs. James M. Gray Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Zuhl City of Holbrook, Arizona — — Map (db m54063) HM
A Long-Lived Species
The graceful ginkgo tree, with its distinctive fan-shaped leaves, lines urban streets all over the world. Ginkgo biloba is the sole survivor of an ancient seed-plant lineage that first appeared 200 million . . . — — Map (db m164282) HM
The Museum of History and Technology (later the National Museum of American History) was the first example of modernist architecture on the National Mall when it opened in 1964. Architect Walker Cain envisioned a landscape plan that would include . . . — — Map (db m111531) HM
The Constitution Avenue fountain, installed in 1967, will be undergoing renovations through 2020. On completion, all of the fountain's original components will be fully functional. The renovation will also contribute to the Smithsonian's sustainable . . . — — Map (db m111538) HM
The Live Oak
Look up. The branches above you belong to the Southern live oak (Quercus virginiana), also known simply as the live oak. This tree gets its name because it's evergreen; unlike other oaks, it doesn't lose its leaves in . . . — — Map (db m143309) HM
The Live Oak
Look up. The branches above you belong to the Southern live oak (Quercus virginiana), also known simply as the live oak. This tree gets its name because it's evergreen; unlike other oaks, it doesn't lose its leaves in . . . — — Map (db m211382) HM
This long-blooming native perennial puts on a spectacular show from July to October. Sneezewood does not derive its common name from the effects of pollen. Rather, Menominee Indians dried and crushed this plant into a fine powder called "snuff" . . . — — Map (db m164287) HM
Solomon G. Brown (1829-1906), the Smithsonian’s first African-American employee, retired in 1906 after 54 years of service. Brown, well-known for his lectures on natural history, was also an avid poet and Anacostia community leader.
. . . — — Map (db m70118) HM
This American elm (Ulmus Americana) is one of the oldest and most majestic trees on the Smithsonian grounds. It was planted around 1850, well before the opening of the National Museum of Natural History in 1910. Known as the Smithsonian . . . — — Map (db m113994) HM
President George Washington commissioned Pierre L'Enfant to design the Capital City in 1790. The L'Enfant Plan included a system of canals to transport heavy goods at a time when roads and streets were few and muddy. The Washington City Canal . . . — — Map (db m211) HM
The German-American Friendship Garden
1683-1983
commemorates 300 years of German immigration and contributions to America and symbolizes the friendship between the German and American people — — Map (db m114162) HM
The German-American Friendship Garden
1683 - 1983
commemorates 300 years of German immigration and contributions to America and symbolizes the friendship between the German and American people — — Map (db m234006) HM
Completed in 1815, the canal extended east of this point along the line of Constitution Avenue and south around the Capitol with branches leading into the Anacostia River. — — Map (db m210) HM
Triceratops roamed northwestern North America 70-65 million years ago, when the climate was much warmer and wetter. It dined on plants that included relatives of those you see here.
This cast was created from the skull of our . . . — — Map (db m113990) HM
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the courage, sacrifice, and devotion to duty and country of the men and women of the armed forces of the United States who served in America's longest war. By virtue of its design, the memorial inspires a . . . — — Map (db m212) HM
Beginning in 1815, a water transport canal was opened joining the Potomac river and the Anacostia river, then known as the Eastern Branch. The Washington Canal brought building supplies for construction of many buildings in the young city. The canal . . . — — Map (db m105992) HM
On August 23, 2011, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake occurred 84 miles southwest of Washington, D.C. As the earth shook, the Washington Monument sustained significant damage to many of its marble and granite blocks.
Although the monument remains . . . — — Map (db m70930) HM
George Washington shaped many aspects of the nation's capital. He championed placing the capital along the Potomac River then personally selected the site. He chose architect Pierre L'Enfant to design the city. L'Enfant envisioned a capital with . . . — — Map (db m194169) HM
The Washington Monument honors George Washington, hero of the American Revolution and the first president of the United States. When this stunning stone obelisk was completed in 1884, it was the tallest building in the world. Today the monument . . . — — Map (db m109322) HM
Native wildflowers are beautiful, but did you know they also help us produce food?
We rely on insects to pollinate our vegetable gardens, orchards, and croplands. By planting native flowering plants and grasses in our gardens and near . . . — — Map (db m164281) HM
What Is a Meadow?
A meadow is more than just an open field. Meadows are diverse, dynamic habitats dominated by herbaceous plants, including native grasses and wildflowers.
Why Are Meadows Important?
Meadows provide cover, food, . . . — — Map (db m211404) HM
Brown-headed Cowbird
(Molothrus ater)
The 7-inch males are glossy black with dark brown heads. The drab brown females lay their eggs in the nests of other birds. In the past, cowbirds followed bison herds and ate the insects . . . — — Map (db m211267) HM
Brown-headed Cowbird
(Molothrus ater)
The 7-inch males are glossy black with dark brown heads. The drab brown females lay their eggs in the nests of other birds. In the past, cowbirds followed bison herds and ate the insects . . . — — Map (db m211269) HM
Brown-headed Cowbird
(Molothrus ater)
The 7-inch males are glossy black with dark brown heads. The drab brown females lay their eggs in the nests of other birds. In the past, cowbirds followed bison herds and ate the insects . . . — — Map (db m211270) HM
Philanthropist and publishing heiress Enid Annenberg Haupt (1906-2005) donated millions of dollars to support public gardens, horticultural institutions, and other green spaces in Washington, D.C., New York, and around the world. — — Map (db m110723) HM
Plant nomenclature is the naming of plants using the binomial (meaning "two names") system. The Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus introduced this method in 1753. Binomial nomenclature uses Latin to communicate scientific information on a global scale. . . . — — Map (db m110761) HM
Plant nomenclature is the naming of plants using the binomial (meaning "two names") system. The Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus introduced this method in 1753. Binomial nomenclature uses Latin to communicate scientific information on a global scale. . . . — — Map (db m211332) HM
The Arts and Industries Building, the second oldest Smithsonian building, was the first building designed for the National Museum, as the Smithsonian's first museum was known. It was constructed between 1879 and 1881 to meet the need for more . . . — — Map (db m108904) HM
The Washington Monument honors George Washington, hero of the American Revolution and first president of the United States. When this stunning stone obelisk was completed in 1884, it was the tallest building in the world. Today the monument . . . — — Map (db m194688) HM
The Washington Monument honors George Washington, hero of the American Revolution and first president of the United States. When this stunning stone obelisk was completed in 1884, it was the tallest building in the world. Today the monument . . . — — Map (db m211343) HM
As an important link between the National Mall and Arlington National Cemetery, the bridge itself is a memorial to those who have given their lives for their country. As the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, numerous dignitaries, . . . — — Map (db m140991) HM
Acquired in 1886 by the Department of Living Animals, buffalo were penned behind the Smithsonian Castle before being moved to what is now the National Zoological Park. Their presence sparked public interest in the preservation of a vanishing . . . — — Map (db m110712) HM
In the early 1900s, botanists reclassified the Spirea, Plum, and Apple families as subfamilies within the Rose family. This new categorization was embodied in Robert Frost's poem from 1927:
The Rose Family
by Robert Frost
. . . — — Map (db m110772) HM
This vase was erected by his friends in memory of
Andrew Jackson Downing
who died July 28, 1852, aged 37 years.
He was born, and lived, and died upon the Hudson River. His life was devoted to the improvement of the national taste in . . . — — Map (db m46600) HM
In 1850, Andrew Jackson Downing transformed the Mall into the nation’s first landscaped public park using informal, romantic arrangements of circular carriage drives and plantings of rare American trees. Downing’s design endured until 1934, when . . . — — Map (db m211336) HM
You are standing in the "asteroid belt," a region between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter where countless rocks called asteroids orbit the Sun. Every so often icy body called comets pass through this region on their way to the inner solar system.
. . . — — Map (db m110092) HM
This tree commemorates the many contributions Native Americans have made to American agriculture, plants domesticated and harvested by Native Americans in the New World still make up a significant proportion of all vegetables produced worldwide. . . . — — Map (db m47743) HM
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