1925 Vermont Ave NW
Erected in 1998 to recognize the Civil War’s United States Colored Troops (USCT), the 10-foot sculpture and Wall of Honor resides on the eastern side of the U Street Metro Station. The memorial teaches about the African-American experience in the New World from the 16th century through the Civil War, such as the role African American churches played along the Underground Railroad, and USCT Medal of Honor recipients
1215 U St NW
The Lincoln Theater provides a place with rich history where you can watch or new movie or performance. The theater has hosted performers such as Duke Ellington and has been written about by the likes of Langston Hughes. Just across from the U St. Metro Station and next to Ben’s Chili Bowl, the Lincoln’s prime urban location makes it easy to imagine Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holliday performing there. Once known as the Lincoln Colonnade, it was revamped in recent years to look as grand and sophisticated as its New York Broadway counterparts.
620 T St NW
The bright theatre on a cobblestone square between LeDroit Park and Howard University draws lines before popular performances and events, like Sunday gospel brunches and B.B. King concerts. The Howard has many famous fans dedicated to ensuring it thrives. Smokey Robinson, Quincy Jones and Wyclef Jean are on the honorary board for the theatre’s restoration, which will include a culture and education center with a museum, classrooms, recording studio and offices when complete.
2400 Sixth St NW
Alums of this historically black college, founded in 1867 by Oliver O. Howard, include Thurgood Marshall, Toni Morrison, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Oprah Winfrey and Roberta Flack. “The Yard” in the heart of Howard’s open campus is a great place to relax any time while Howard Homecoming in October is a nationally-known celebration with the crowds to match. Over 100,000 alumni, family and friends attend a gospel show, R&B concert, step and fashion shows, and football game.