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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2377_the-german-american-friendship-garden_Washington-DC.html
The German-American Friendship Garden
1683-1983
commemorates 300 years of
German immigration and contributions to America
and symbolizes the friendship
between the German and American people
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CFE_washington-monument_Washington-DC.html
On August 23, 2011, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake occurred 84 miles southwest of Washington, D.C. As the earth shook, the Washington Monument sustained significant damage to many of its marble and granite blocks.
Although the monument remains str…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10C2_why-is-the-washington-monument-temporarily-closed_Washington-DC.html
On August 23, 2011, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake centered in Virginia sent tremors throughout eastern North America. This seismic activity affected a number of Washington, D.C. Landmarks, including the Washington Monument. National Park Service engi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ0B_german-american-friendship-garden_Washington-DC.html
"One magnificent symbol of the bonds that tie our two great peoples together is the German-American Friendship Garden. This symbol of eternally renewing growth and strength will be dedicated this autumn here in the Capital. In its growth, ou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4ZB_original-patentees-memorial_Washington-DC.html
To the original Patentees prior to 1700 whose land grants embrace the site of the Federal City. This Monument is erected by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Colonists, April 25, 1936.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4ZA_boy-scout-memorial_Washington-DC.html
The two symbolic figures represent the sum of the great ideals of past civilizations, developed through the centuries and now at best is delivered by American manhood and womanhood to the present generation.
The Boy Scout, aware of his fellowsh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYA_bulfinch-gate-house_Washington-DC.html
Erected about 1828 under direction of Charles Bulfinch, Architect of the Capitol, this gate house stood until 1874 with another (now at 17th and Constitution Avenue) at the west entrance to the Capitol Grounds