We had to change flights and ended up arriving there a bit later than planned, just in time to join the Walking Town Tour: History of Slavery and Racism in the Context of Adams Morgan. The tour was not what I have expected, but it still brought us to visit this interesting and lively neighbourhood with lots of history.
In the 21st century, Adams Morgan has been a focus of urban redevelopment and become one of Washington's most gentrifying neighborhoods. Notable local businesses include the famed live music club Madam's Organ Blues Bar and the Michelin-starred restaurant Tail Up Goat, among others. Adams Morgan has also become one of the hubs of LGBT culture in Washington, D.C.
The Walter Pierce Park, with it's awesome recreational areas. Here lots of kids and young people play basketball.
FROM WIKIPEDIA: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adams_Morgan
After World War II and Brown v. Board of Education, racial desegregation began. When D.C. was formally desegregated, some whites abruptly left the area, other whites stayed and worked to integrate the neighborhood, and some African Americans and Hispanics moved into the area. With cheaper housing, the area also became home to some artists and social activists.
Painted in 1977, A People Without Murals Is A Demuralized People is the oldest and only mural remaining in Adams Morgan created by a group of Latino immigrant artists. It was brought back to life in 2005 by Sol & Soul, a D.C. artist-activist organization, with the collaboration of artist Juan Pineda.
Dedicated to all those who struggled to make — and keep — this neighborhood their home.
After the tour, we walked along the 18th Street NW where a vast variety of restaurants attracted tourists and locals looking for a fun time on this Friday evening.
FROM WIKIPEDIA: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/18th_Street_NW
The "18th Street" roadway was part of the 1791 L'Enfant Plan for Washington by Pierre Charles L'Enfant.
In the present day 18th Street also travels through downtown Washington and the Dupont Circle and Mount Pleasant neighborhoods. It is also one of the main streets in the Adams Morgan neighborhood; the other is Columbia Road.
It passes through the Strivers' Section Historic District in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Many bars, nightclubs, and restaurants are located on 18th Street in Adams Morgan, and on weekends it is frequently congested with cars and pedestrians, especially at last call.
Curiosities - The Black Panther Party had its national headquarter in 2327 18th Street, N. W. in 1971.
Entertainment district - 18th Street is a popular urban entertainment district with many bars and restaurants, and is especially busy on weekends.
Murals and storefronts - The street is known for its colorful storefronts and murals, such as Madam's Organ and the mural of Aristide Bruant.
Historic row houses - The neighborhood has historic row houses around 18th Street.
Independent shops - There are many independently owned stores in the neighborhood, including Mercedes Bien Vintage, Urban Dwell, and Lost City Books.
Street festival - The neighborhood hosts an annual street festival called Adams Morgan Day, which features live music, art exhibits, and food.
Reconstruction - The city reconstructed 18th Street from 2010 to 2012 to make it more pedestrian-friendly, adding wider sidewalks, more crosswalks, and bicycle arrows.
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