Frederick Douglass’s House on Capitol Hill: A Rare 1876 Photo
A rare 1876 photo shows Frederick Douglass at his first DC home, 320 A Street NE on Capitol Hill, years before Cedar Hill. The house still stands today.
Frederick Douglass
The Robbery of Frederick Douglass’ Former Home at Cedar Hill in 1905
Read about the robbery of Frederick Douglass’ former home at Cedar Hill in Anacostia, Washington D.C. in 1905. Learn more about this historic event from The Washington Post and other sources.
First Congregational Church at 10th and G: The Abolitionist Church That Birthed Howard University
In 1946 this Gothic brick church had stood at 10th and G Streets NW for 78 years. Abolitionists founded it, Henry Robinson Searle designed it, and Howard University grew out of it.
The Anacostia Bank at 2021 Nichols Avenue, Decorated for a 1918 Parade
The Anacostia Bank opened at 2021 Nichols Avenue SE in 1910. In 1918 it was decorated head-to-toe in flags for a wartime parade. The building still stands, renamed, unbanked.
Hobbit Houses Near Boundary Castle and a Surprise Historical Connection
GoDC buddy Wayne has kindly requested some digging into the story of the “hobbit homes” on V St. NW. We’re happy to oblige as we are quite curious of their origins. So, this will be a unique “If Walls Could Talk” for GoDCer Wayne. The homes we are investigating are situated about two blocks from … Read more
The Near-Lynching of Tom Smothers in Washington, D.C. and Frederick Douglass’ Role in Saving Him
In February 1880, a mob of nearly 1,000 marched on the DC jail to lynch Tom Smothers. Marshal Frederick Douglass kept him alive.
Did Frederick Douglass Buy The New Era from a Colored Newspaper Boy?
This post explores the story of Frederick Douglass buying a newspaper from a colored newspaper boy on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. in January of 1870. Learn more about this fascinating moment in history!
Honoring the Unknown Loyal Dead: Frederick Douglass at Arlington National Cemetery, May 30, 1871
Honor the fallen soldiers of the Civil War with Frederick Douglass’ speech, “The Unknown Loyal Dead.” Hear his words and read more about his visit to Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 1871.
Frederick Douglass Was a Fighter and He Was Funny With It!
Discover the unexpected side of Frederick Douglass: the fighter who could joke about stealing something whenever he saw the Capitol Dome in Washington. Read this guest post by John (from The Lion of Anacostia) to explore the complexity of Douglass’ life.