United States Capitol Grounds

Historical marker location:

Capitol Hill, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from 1st Street Northeast south of Maryland Avenue Northeast.)

Marker installed: 2009

The District has been the site of many historic protests and marches: Because of its status as the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. has been the site of numerous demonstrations and marches throughout U.S. history, including the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963 and the Women's March in 2017.