The Pilgrim

Historical marker location:

Georgetown, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from 37th Street Northwest north of P Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.)

By Vicki Winters Reid

The District was the site of one of the first major race riots in U.S. history: The Washington, D.C. race riot of 1919 was sparked by tensions between white and black residents and lasted for several days. It resulted in 15 deaths and over 100 injuries.