The Extra Mile, Points of Light Volunteer Pathway, is just a few blocks from the White House. This one-mile pathway includes 33 bronze medallions on the walkways, commemorating 37 great Americans who established social movements and dedicated their lives to serving and turning America into a better country. The Points of Light Foundation created this Read more…
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Celebrate Black History Month Visiting Women’s Landmarks in DC
Black History Month is an opportunity to gather all the places honoring pioneer black women in the DMV area (and slightly further), and this is what this post is about. Since many indoor museums are closed due to Covid-19, we are mostly listing outdoor places and online resources. Edmonson Sisters Memorial Statue 1701 Duke Street, Read more…
Wander Women’s Legacy on Call Boxes in Downtown DC
Explore downtown DC by following the women who are commemorated in renovated old call boxes; most of them never got the honor they deserve in other parts of the city. Each call box has a bronze relief portrait on the front, and its sides include details about the woman and her contribution\doing\achievements. This extraordinary project Read more…
Wander and Taste – Foodies Tours in WDC
Food tours are one of the most fun way to get to know a city. A combination of a guided tour and a coordinator that save the hassle to search for a great place to eat as well as take you to the local, fine dinning options. Here is a list of some food tours Read more…
Things To Do in WDC on Weekdays After 5 PM
After 5 PM, DC is changing its pace when museums and offices are closing for the day. However, there are still many things to do during the afternoon and after dark, that will surprise you. So, if you are visiting the city for a conference or working through the day and would like to do Read more…
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment with Special Exhibitions in DC in 2019-2020
One of the most important events in the American women’s history is approaching – the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the American constitution. On August 26th, 2020, the nation will celebrate the amendment that eliminated the prohibition of voting rights based on sex and gave American women the right to Read more…
Monuments in Washington, DC Itinerary
The monuments in Washington, DC, are one of the main reasons to visit the capital of the United States of America. It is something unique only to DC. Key events and leaders in American history are commemorated in the beautiful environment of the National Mall, Tidal Basin, and the nearby Potomac River. Download a pdf Read more…
A Day Trip Following the Suffragist Movement Presence in DC
This self-guided tour follows destinations related to the US Suffrage movement in Washington, DC. The movement’s journey to fight for the voting rights of American women started in the middle of the 19th in the first National Women’s Convention in Seneca Falls, NY. Their actions took place in each state locally and nationally in Washington, Read more…
#MadeByWomen Murals Around DC
Like many cities around the world, so does Washington, DC embrace commissioned murals in growing numbers, a means to beautify the streets and encourage social media visibility to the city’s potential as a tourist destination. Unlike the masculine subculture of self-motivated graffiti, the institutionalized murals allow more visibility to female artists: without the fear of Read more…
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