Historical Marker

Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute

Historical marker location:
95 Olmsted Walk, Smithsonian National Zoo, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Olmsted Walk.)

Smithsonian's National Zoo. 125 Years

The District was home to a thriving jazz scene in the mid-20th century: From the 1920s through the 1950s, Washington, D.C. was a hub for jazz musicians and clubs. Legendary performers such as Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker played in venues throughout the city.
District of Columbia random facts