Mobilizing Memories at Meridian Hill
Rock Creek Park · Washington, DC
Photo: NPS Photo
Next time
Saturday, Oct 17 · 3:00 PM
Local time at the park
About this program
Meridian Hill Park, colloquially referred to as Malcolm X Park, is known for its beauty, art, recreation, First Amendment space, and illustrious history. Join a ranger for a formal walking tour of the upper and lower terraces when you'll have the chance to visit the various statues and features of the park while exploring the theme of "who we choose to memorialize and why.” The tour meets by the bathrooms inside the park near 15 th Street and Euclid St.
The walk may be cancelled in the event of bad weather at the discretion of park staff. Feel free to check the Rock Creek Park website the day of to confirm. Or call the Nature Center (202-895-6070) the day of to confirm and be sure to leave a voicemail for a callback.
- Where to meet
- Meridian Hill Park is located on 16th St Between Euclid and W Streets NW, Washington, D.C. 20009. Meet the ranger inside the park by the bathrooms.
From the National Park Service.
Upcoming dates
- Saturday, Oct 173:00 PM
Schedule from the Rock Creek Park, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.
At the park that day
Sunset
6:28 PM
Saturday
- AlertMeridian Hill Park Upper-Level Irrigation Repairs to BeginNPS · Rock Creek Park · 2.0 mi away
- ClosedSingle Lane Closures on South Parkway Near River Farm DriveNPS · George Washington Memorial Parkway · 8.3 mi away
- ClosedNorthbound GWMP Lane Closures Between Spout Run and Route 123 ResumesNPS · George Washington Memorial Parkway · 8.3 mi away
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