On Broad Street (Business U.S. 80) at Water Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Broad Street.
'Bloody Sunday' Attack at Edmund Pettus Bridge
A voting registration campaign in 1965 turned tragic Feb. 17 when an Alabama state trooper fatally shot Jimmie Lee Jackson in Marion. It prompted a protest march from Selma to Montgomery that . . . — — Map (db m81944) HM
African Americans Exercise Their Rights
In the decades following the Civil War, former slaves in
Arkansas saw African Americans elected to local, state and
national offices. Henderson B. Robinson was elected . . . — — Map (db m107892) HM
Barack Obama ‘83,
44th President of the United States, made his first political speech -- a protest against South African apartheid -- on this plaza February 18, 1981. — — Map (db m130069) HM
On East Glenarm Street east of South Marengo Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
In Commemoration
Former Residence (1980-1981)
The Honorable Barack H. Obama
44th President of the United States of America
253 East Glenarm Street
Pasadena, California — — Map (db m160726) HM
Near Old North Way Northwest north of Library Walk Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
Old North was the University's main building from 1795 until the completion of the Healy building in 1879. During this period, it was not uncommon for the President of the United States to visit the University for commencement exercises, or for . . . — — Map (db m255242) HM
On P Street Northwest at Logan Circle Northwest, on the left when traveling east on P Street Northwest.
The house at #4 Logan Circle, built in 1878, was the 1880's home of Senator John A. Logan. In the Civil War, Logan's military valor helped to save the Union. In the postwar era, Logan lived here as a political leader deeply committed to achieving . . . — — Map (db m153985) HM
On Logan Circle Northwest just north of P Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
The house at #4 Logan Circle, built in 1878, was the 1880's home of Senator John A. Logan. In the Civil War, Logan's military valor helped to save the Union. In the postwar era, Logan lived here as a political leader deeply committed to achieving . . . — — Map (db m195513) HM
On P Street Northwest at Logan Circle Northwest, on the left when traveling east on P Street Northwest.
Pierre L'Enfant's 1791 design for the Nation's capital featured a prominent triangle formed by the "President's House" and two intersections: Pacific Circle, located to the northwest of the presidential residence, and Iowa Circle, to the northeast. . . . — — Map (db m153986) HM
Near Rhode Island Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) at 10th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
Banneker Junior High School was built in 1938 at 800 Euclid St., NW as a junior high school In August 1981, Benjamin Banneker Academic High School opened as a specialized public institution, providing secondary students with a highly structured . . . — — Map (db m211184) HM
Near Madison Drive Northwest west of 7th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Independence Avenue Southwest at 9th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east on Independence Avenue Southwest.
Earth Day Park was originally dedicated on April 22, 1996, in a culmination of efforts by the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. General Services Administration to transform a neglected, vacant lot into a green oasis. the park's most recent . . . — — Map (db m184560) HM
On 7th Street Southwest south of G Street Southwest, on the left when traveling south.
Dr. Dorothy Height worked to advance women's, civil, and human rights with many of our nation's leaders. How many can you recognize?
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Dr. Dorothy Height
Has lived at 700 7th Street, SW since 1983. As President Emmerita . . . — — Map (db m112797) HM
On East 53rd Street at South Dorchester Avenue, on the left when traveling west on East 53rd Street.
"On our first date, I treated her to the finest ice
cream Baskin-Robbins had to offer, our dinner
table doubling as the curb. I kissed her, and it
tasted like chocolate."
- President Barack Obama
From an interview in . . . — — Map (db m187907) HM
On Adams Street at South 6th Street, on the right when traveling west on Adams Street.
On February 10, 2007, United States Senator Barack Obama of Illinois announced his candidacy for President of the United States from the southeast lawn of the Old State Capitol. More than 15,000 people attended the event.
Obama, who had . . . — — Map (db m312846) HM
On River Greenway 0.3 miles south of County Road 60, on the left when traveling south.
The 2016-17 Fourth grade class of Riverdale Elementary
commissioned this wooden statue of Myra Selby, dedicated
August 2017. The project was graciously funded by the Dekko
Foundation and was crafted by our local artist, David Drake.
The . . . — — Map (db m186265) HM
Near South Irma Boulevard 0.3 miles East Worthey Street, on the right when traveling north.
Toppling the Taliban (October 2001 - December 2001)Within days of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the U.S. government blamed Al Qaeda, a group of Islamic extremists led by Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan. The Taliban, an Islamic . . . — — Map (db m115816) HM WM
Near South Irma Boulevard 0.3 miles north of East Worthey Street, on the right when traveling north.
Deposing a Dictator: Invading Iraq and the Overthrow of Saddam Hussein (March 2003 – May 2003)By the end of 2002, President George W. Bush had become dissatisfied with Saddam Hussein's level of cooperation with U.N. weapons inspectors . . . — — Map (db m115805) HM WM
Near Golden Hill Road south of Key Wallace Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Discover the extraordinary life and legacy of Harriet Tubman in the landscape of her childhood and early adult life.
Harriet Ross Tubman, an American legendary human rights advocate and suffragist, was born in enslaved in Dorchester . . . — — Map (db m114438) HM
Near Old Georgetown Road (Maryland Route 187) 0.1 miles south of Tilden Lane, on the right when traveling south.
In 2011, Queen Elizabeth received President Obama at Buckingham Palace. Among significant historic items she arranged for him to view was material related to Josiah Henson's visit with Queen Victoria in 1877. About Henson's meeting, the . . . — — Map (db m245545) HM
On Pennsylvania Avenue at Jonathan Street, on the right when traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue.
The first act of valor by an African-American serviceman to earn the Medal of Honor occurred on July 18, 1863, during the Civil War. Sergeant William H. Carney of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment took his place in history in the Battle of . . . — — Map (db m159780) HM
On Broadway at Fenwick Street, on the right when traveling north on Broadway.
While attending Harvard Law School (c-1988-1991) our future President lived at 365 Broadway, Apt. 1B. He went on to save us from another great depression, won the Nobel Peace Prize (2009), brought Osama Bin Laden to justice, and brought integrity . . . — — Map (db m248732) HM
On Issaquena Avenue 0.1 miles north of Martin Luther King Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
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The golden voice of Sam Cooke thrilled and enchanted millions of listeners on the hit recordings “You Send Me,” “Shake,” “A Change is Gonna Come,” “Chain Gang,” and many more. Cooke’s captivating blend of gospel, blues, pop, and . . . — — Map (db m90050) HM
On Maiden Lane north of 26th Street/Gabby Street Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
May 22, 2011 - The people of Joplin pull each other from the rubble. Memorial Hall becomes makeshift hospital, stage becomes the morgue. AmeriCorps sends its first volunteers to help. Thousands of volunteers begin to arrive.
May 23, 2011 - . . . — — Map (db m108845) HM
On South Broadway south of Spruce Street, on the right when traveling south.
President Barack Obama threw out the first pitch before the American League defeated the National League 4-3, Tampa Bay's Carl Crawford won MVP honors after his leaping catch over the wall made the difference in the game. — — Map (db m151825) HM
On Delmar Boulevard west of Limit Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
An inspiring educator, Gerald Early was appointed the Merle Kling Professor of Modern Letters in English and served as Director of Washington University's Center for the Humanities, the American Culture Studies Program, and the African and African . . . — — Map (db m124715) HM
On VFW Historic Lane near Baker Lane, on the right when traveling west.
VFW Post #207 was formed in 1926, seven years after World War I. During the Second War, Post #9211 came into being. In 1945, the two organizations merged and built the present-day hall which opened the following year.
Despite many fundraising . . . — — Map (db m141504) HM
Near Clinton Street west of South Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
"In our complex, information-saturated world we need clearer, fiercer leadership, leadership that is quiet and thoughtful, resolute but restrained, consistent and inclusive, decisive but adaptive."
- General Martin E. . . . — — Map (db m220933) HM
On Wayne Shorter Way south of Center Street, on the right when traveling north.
Since opening in 1916, the Robert Treat Hotel has been host to the following Presidents of the United States of America.
Woodrow Wilson May 13, 1916 •
Franklin D. Roosevelt January 18, 1936 •
Harry S. Truman . . . — — Map (db m291139) HM
On East Main Road (U.S. 20) east of Cleveland Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Alonzo Cushing was born January 19, 1841 in Delafield, Wisconsin. When Alonzo's father died, 6 year old Alonzo moved to Fredonia with his mother and four siblings to be closer to his father's family. Alonzo attended the Fredonia Academy while . . . — — Map (db m270584) HM
On East Main Street (Route 20) east of Cleveland Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Resident of Fredonia, NY who graduated from Wet Point in June of 1861 and died defending "The Angle" at The Battle of Gettysburg on July 3, 1863. Grandson of Town of Pomfret founder Judge Zattu Cushing
"Faithful unto death" . . . — — Map (db m188969) WM
On Kingston Avenue just north of Park Place, on the left when traveling north.
This paved, circular terrace is named after Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm (1924-2005), educator, social rights advocates and celebrated politician known for her strong moral character. As the first African-American woman elected to the U.S. . . . — — Map (db m183121) HM
On Fulton Street at Hoyt Street, on the right when traveling east on Fulton Street.
The Brooklyn Tabernacle boasts a congregation of about 10,000 members, and its acclaimed choir was invited to perform at President Obama's second inauguration. — — Map (db m242763) HM
On Joralemon Street at Adams Street, on the right when traveling west on Joralemon Street.
The Brooklyn Tabernacle boasts a congregation of about 10,000 members, and its acclaimed choir was invited to perform at President Obama's second inauguration. — — Map (db m253877) HM
On Willoughby Street at Lawrence Street, on the left when traveling west on Willoughby Street.
The Brooklyn Tabernacle boasts a congregation of about 10,000 members, and its acclaimed choir was invited to perform at President Obama's second inauguration. — — Map (db m264999) HM
On Fulton Street at Bond Street, on the right when traveling west on Fulton Street.
The Brooklyn Tabernacle boasts a congregation of about 10,000 members, and its acclaimed choir was invited to perform at President Obama's second inauguration. — — Map (db m265033) HM
On Fulton Street at Bridge Street, on the right when traveling west on Fulton Street.
The Brooklyn Tabernacle boasts a congregation of about 10,000 members, and its acclaimed choir was invited to perform at President Obama's second inauguration. — — Map (db m265375) HM
On Fulton Street west of Bridge Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Brooklyn Tabernacle boasts a congregation of about 10,000 members, and its acclaimed choir was invited to perform at President Obama's second inauguration. — — Map (db m265376) HM
On Amsterdam Avenue north of West 103rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
A culturally diverse and artistically rich area, home to small, independent businesses contributing to New York City's vibrant life.
Bloomingdale is the historic neighborhood from 96th to 110th Street between Central Park and . . . — — Map (db m242785) HM
On Bowery near Broome Street, on the right when traveling north.
Step back for a moment to take in the eclectic design of the elaborate façade drawing on Renaissance Revival and Neo-Classical ornament. The carved limestone storefront that extends to the second story incorporates pilasters with smooth shafts and . . . — — Map (db m132919) HM
On Cooper Square at East 8th Street, on the right when traveling north on Cooper Square.
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is America’s first free college. Founded by progressive thinker/abolitionist/inventor Peter Cooper, its doors were opened to all, regardless of race, religion, gender or social status.
Its . . . — — Map (db m136713) HM
Near East 33rd Street west of First Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
On October 11, 2009, Joseph De Veuster, better known as Father Damien, was canonized by the Vatican. He was the tenth person recognized as a Saint by the Catholic Church to have lived, worked, or died in what is now the United States. To . . . — — Map (db m153220) HM
On West 81st Street at Columbus Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West 81st Street.
Founder of
the Nobel Prize
Swedish Inventor
Industrialist
Philanthropist
and Humanist
American Recipients of the Nobel Prize
1906 Theodore Roosevelt Peace •
1907 A.A. Michelson Physics . . . — — Map (db m226314) HM
Near Montford Landing Road at Lejeune Boulevard, on the left when traveling south.
Acquired by the government with the rest of Camp Lejeune, Montford Point became the site of the first training camp for African American Marines. Executive Order 8802, issued by President Franklin Roosevelt on June 25, 1941, ensured full . . . — — Map (db m77114) HM
Near Monroe Street 1 mile east of Summit Street, on the left when traveling east.
This 911 First Responders Memorial provides a final resting place for local police, fire, EMS and emergency room personnel and their families.
Escorted by City of Sylvania Police and Fire Personnel, a surviving beam from the wreckage of The . . . — — Map (db m254060) WM
Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States,
worked to unite people in support of the value of
public service. President Obama was awarded the
Nobel Peace Prize in 2009 for his extraordinary
efforts to strengthen international diplomacy . . . — — Map (db m157492) HM
On Avenida de la Constitución/Constitution Avenue (State Highway 25/26) west of C.Reverendo Gerardo Dávila/Rev. Gerardo Dávila St., on the right when traveling east.
President Obama is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election. As . . . — — Map (db m193235) HM
Clementa Carlos Pinckney (1973-2015) answered the call to preach at the age of 13 here at St. John AME Church and received his first appointment to pastor at the age of 18. As a pastor, he served innumerable parishioners in many S.C. churches, . . . — — Map (db m301322) HM
On West Main Street (Business U.S. 250) west of 13th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east.
The Charlottesville Mural Project and New City Arts Initiative, in partnership with Graduate Charlottesville and UVA Arts, present a mural by Poet Laureate Rita Dove and artist David Guinn
This is a collaborative . . . — — Map (db m246891) HM
On Ingalls Road just north of Fenwick Road, on the left when traveling south.
In 1619, Virginia Colony Secretary John Rolfe stated that "20, and odd Negroes" had been traded for supplies.
In 1861, at the start of the American Civil War, three enslaved men sought refuge at Fort Monroe. The federal commander, Major . . . — — Map (db m166614) HM
Near East Market Street (Virginia Route 7) at Sycolin Road Southeast, on the right when traveling east.
• February was selected as Black History Month because it contained the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass
• Phillis Wheatley was only 12 when she became the first female African American author published in 1773
. . . — — Map (db m291578) HM
On Hull Street (U.S. 360) at East 14th Street, on the right when traveling east on Hull Street.
The 10th National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (1947-1956), was born in Richmond. Virginia and lived on Old Dominion St. She was the longest serving National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. During her tenure as . . . — — Map (db m143047) HM
On Barron Drive 0.1 miles south of Cabell Street, on the left when traveling south.
A native of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson first came to Institute at the age of 10 to attend the high school that used to be part of West Virginia State's campus. After graduating high school at age 15, . . . — — Map (db m178734) HM
Near North Knowles Avenue just north of 1st Street.
In the years following the impeachment inquiry, John practiced law in New York and around the country. He frequently returned to New Richmond and, along with his brother Tom, contributed to the life of New Richmond in many ways.
In May of . . . — — Map (db m147402) HM
Near Victoria Road, on the left when traveling west.
This plaque was unveiled by President Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama of the United States of America on the occasion of their visit to the Cape Coast Castle on the 11th day of July 2009 — — Map (db m227176) HM
