Alaska and Hawaii

Historical marker location:

2 Lincoln Memorial Circle Northwest, The National Mall, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Lincoln Memorial Circle Northwest north of Parkway Drive Northwest, on the left when traveling north.)

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.