Anacostia
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Anacostia is one of Washington D.C.'s oldest neighborhoods, located in the SE quadrant east of the Anacostia River. The neighborhood has deep roots in American history both as the site of a thriving indigenous Nacotchtank community before European settlement and as a neighborhood where Frederick Douglass made his home. In recent years Anacostia has experienced significant investment and revitalization while maintaining its authentic community character and affordable housing stock.
Historical Points of Interest
• Frederick Douglass National Historic Site (Cedar Hill)— The beautifully preserved Victorian home where Frederick Douglass lived from 1877 until his death in 1895. A must-visit for anyone interested in American history.
• Anacostia Community Museum (Smithsonian) — The first Smithsonian museum dedicated to documenting the history and culture of American urban communities.
• Big Chair (Curtis Brothers Furniture) — The iconic 19-foot mahogany chair on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue has been a neighborhood landmark since 1959.
Transportation
• Anacostia Metro (Green Line): WMATA Anacostia
• DC Streetcar (nearby H Street Corridor): DC Streetcar
• Anacostia Riverwalk Trail — Access to themulti-use trail network.
Parks, Trails & Waterfront
• Anacostia Riverwalk Trail — A 20+ mile trail network running along both banks of the Anacostia River, connecting multiple parks and neighborhoods.
• Anacostia Park — 1,200 acres of parkland along the river with tennis courts, a roller skating pavilion, and open fields.
• Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens — A hidden gem featuring the only NPS-managed aquatic gardens in the country; spectacular lotus blooms in July.
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