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24-32__BMT_pg3-58 2/27/13 8:06 AM Page 28 WASHINGTON, DC No city arguably has more monuments and memorials that pay tribute to African-Americans or chronicle the suffering of our ancestors than Washington DC. It covers a period of time from the nation's founding through current day with sites such as the African American Civil War Memorial and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. These and other historic destinations such as Arlington National Cemetery where Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and boxer Joe Louis are buried and the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum are open daily. Several DC attractions are free to the public. The Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and the Vietnam Memorial are just a few and many are within walking distance of one another. Other free attractions include the National Museum of African Art, National World War II Memorial and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site is administered by the National Park Service and sits at 1411 W. St, SE in the Anacostia neighborhood of DC. Douglass lived in the house he nicknamed Cedar Hill for 22 years until his death. Ford's Theatre's is one of DC's premiere destinations to explore the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. This working-theatre is the site of Lincoln's assassination with artifacts related to his death including John Wilkes Booth's derringer pistol. African American Civil War Memorial Upcoming productions include Fly, based on the Tuskegee Airmen. Photo Credit: National Park Service The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation holds its annual gathering here each September. It's one of the largest gatherings of African-Americans in the country. Many of the topics discussed include culture, economics, heritage and legacy. The birthplace of Duke Ellington and the center of Washington's African-American nightlife for much of the 20th century is U Street. This neighborhood is thriving once again with designer stores, boutiques and music venues near the intersection of 14th and U Street. If dancing the night away is your thing try LOVE on Friday night. This nightclub is a celebrity magnet attracting the likes of P. Diddy, Jamie Fox and many of the country's top athletes. Also pay attention to any forthcoming announcements as August 28 marks the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. This city has so much to offer, visitors should plan on spending a few days in DC or plan multiple visits to take it all in. Learn more about our nation's capital by clicking on to Washington.org. Vh ei sriet sao ud le sht ai ns ast hi oanp e d w m o r e t h a n j u s t fo o d . Immerse yourself in the rich African-American culture that influenced the founding of the nation's first European settlement attempt through music, art and Southern soul food. Visit the Belmont-DeVilliers neighborhood that was once a lively melting pot for AfricanAmericans or the Julee Patton Cottage, the early 19th-century home of a free woman of color, in historic Pensacola Village. Explore more than 20 stops along the African-American Heritage Trail, including Rosamond Johnson Beach, St. Michael's Cemetery and Fort Pickens, along with churches, art galleries and cultural centers. Go to VisitPensacola.com or call 800-874-1234 to plan your meeting or group tour today. see why at Discovered 28 V isit P ensacola.com in 1559 Rediscovered in 2 01 3 B M & T ••• January/February 2013 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com