Growing Strong

Historical marker location:

3421 Center Street Northwest, Columbia Heights, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Meridian Place Northwest and Center Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Meridian Place Northwest.)

Everyday People Columbia Heights Art on Call

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.