The invention of the road as a car-centered space is a relatively new one. For most of history up until the early twentieth century, streets were shared spaces where multiple activities took place
Civil Rights Highlights: Literacy Test
Imagine going to register to vote in your local election. You go to the government office during the appropriate hours and request the form needed to register. Rather than give you the form, they begin to ask you questions. Was your grandfather able to vote? Can you prove that you have completed your education through fifth grade? Can you prove … Read More
Civil Rights Highlight: Gwenn Oaks Park
At History Unboxed®, we are constantly reminded that history is all around us. Living near DC, I’m reminded by the grand monuments and well-known historic sites. But there is a merry-go-round that sits in the middle of the National Mall, flanked by the Smithsonian museums and the Washington Monument, with a hidden history as a symbol of the civil rights … Read More