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The Civil Rights Story of Glen Echo Park

GLEN ECHO PARK, Neighbor

African Americans faced discrimination and exclusion for many years at Glen Echo Amusement Park. In 1960, an outpouring of protests from people of many different backgrounds created change. Join this 30-minute program and walk the grounds where history happened. Meet in the Visitor Center at 3:30 p.m. Presented by the National Park Service.  More info: (301) 320-1400.

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