W.E.B. DuBois 1868 - 1963 & Mary White Ovington 1865-1951

Historical marker location:

1330 G Street Northwest, Penn Quarter, District of Columbia

( Marker is on G Street Northwest east of 14th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.)

The Extra Mile. Points of Light Volunteer Pathway

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.