August 8, 2009 10:00 AM - 14 attended
Washington's U Street Corridor
Greetings Shutterbugs!
Let's meet for a Saturday morning exploring the historic U Street Corridor in Northwest DC. This is quite a picturesque neighborhood with lots of African-American historic sites and some great eats as well.
We will meet at the African American Civil War Memorial at 10AM (check the metro exit as there are two exits from this station, one of which puts you right at the memorial) and wander through such landmarks as the "Black Broadway" where the likes of Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong and Pearl Bailey played in local venues, and where others like Duke Ellington, Thurgood Marshall and Langston Hughes lived and worked.
The architecture here is rich and the neighborhood is steeped in tradition. It should make for some interesting photo ops.
Before we leave, perhaps we can stop at Ben's Chili Bowl for some of it's classic cusine - "half-smokes" and chili-cheese fries. This place is a Washington institution and photo op all by it's self.
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Benita
Hi - this is my first event with the group. Does the walk last 1/2 day or a couple hours? Thanks
Posted August 7, 2009 at 8:18 AM -
Mary Cummings
I have printed several copies of Cultural Tourism DC's guide to the U Street corridor for us to use tomorrow. If you want to preview it or print your own copy, here's a link: http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/usr_doc/U_St_Heritage_Tr...
I am really looking forward to seeing you tomorow moring.Posted August 7, 2009 at 3:46 PM -
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Mary Cummings
Plan on a couple of hours - maybe more. We often find a lunch spot as well at the end of the excursion!
Posted August 7, 2009 at 3:49 PM -
Mary Cummings
Welcome Amanda! I anticipate splitting into smaller groups of 5 or 6 - most of our members are wonderful and supportive folks - and I am sure we can group you with great folks!
Posted August 7, 2009 at 9:54 PM -
A former member
I tried to make it! Got cought up in the Metro mess thus morning. Waited 45min at gallery place to get a train north to U-street, there was supposed to be shuttle bus service but with WMATA you can guess how that went! Disappointed I couldn't make it but there's always next time! I would recommend for the next Meetup that one of the organizers leave their cell number on the event page or email it out to those who RSVPd Yes.
Posted August 8, 2009 at 11:26 AM -
Mary Cummings
Joey,
Sorry about the Metro mess. We heard there was a problem and waited a bit but not long enough for everyone caught in the mess. Good suggestion about the cell phone number - ususally I post it but didn't this time. Hope you will sign up for future events and sorry we missed you this time.Posted August 8, 2009 at 6:07 PM
RSVPs closed
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Chris HanessianI was glad I attended. Having lived in DC for 42 years I had never walked the area before.
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springerIt was wonderful. Such an interesting neighborhood with so much history. Loved sharing it with such great folks!!!!
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Dee BeardThis was my first time attending a meetup group. Everyone was very nice and welcoming. I will with out a doubt attend more meetups with this group.
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