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Explore DC’s powerful position in the Civil War and its unique role in the civil rights movement with “Civil War to Civil Rights,” a four-year commemoration. Browse this site for information about special events, exhibitions and new attraction openings taking place in and around DC.
Necessary Sacrifices
Jan. 20-Feb. 18, 2012
Ford’s Theatre
Playwright Richard Hellesen explores the two documented encounters between Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln during a period of national crisis. As Lincoln searches for a way to end slavery in the summers of 1863 and 1864, Douglass’s rhetoric and conviction challenges the president to envision a post-emancipation world.
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  Civil War to Civil Rights in 3 DaysBegin your day with breakfast at the Willard InterContinental, where Lincoln stayed prior to his inauguration, and where Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote his “I Have a Dream” speech. Freedom Plaza, located opposite the hotel, honor’s King’s legacy. Read more...  Civil Rights in 3 DaysWalk in the halls of Cedar Hill in Anacostia. Now the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, the house was once the private estate of the famous abolitionist and boasts sweeping views of the city. Nearby, the Anacostia Community Museum hosts collections on black life, and an exhibit on Negro League baseball. Read more...
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Daily 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
National Mall, Washington DC
Experience the stirring power of DC’s newest monument. Dedicated to Dr. King’s vision and timeless beliefs of peace and non-violent protest, the sculpture graces the Tidal Basin between the FDR Memorial and band of iconic cherry trees. At the official dedication ceremony on October 16, President Obama announced, “This day, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s return to the National Mall. In this place, he will stand for all time.” Learn more...
 Plan out your “Civil War to Civil Rights” experience with expert picks from notable insiders
- Civil War to Civil Rights
from Scott Ackerman, President Lincoln’s Cottage
- A Spy’s-Eye View
from Peter Earnest, International Spy Museum
- Paper Trail of Literary Locations
- Battlefields & Battle Sites
- Of Leaders & Generals
- Off-beat Surprises
- Personal Stories
- Marvels & Innovations
- African Americans in the Civil War Era
- Food & Drink
- MLK’s Dream
- Family-Friendly
- Circles, Forts & Squares
- Music
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from Destination DC
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