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Charles Sumner School

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1201 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, United StatesMap
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  • AdventureDiva
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    One of the first public schools for black children

    Honoring U.S. Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts who fought to abolish slavery, this school was one of the first educational places for black children back in the day. The school closed in 1978 a...

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    Reviewed on Sep 10, 2023
  • Brend482
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    Need to have special interest

    This building is the site of an old Washington, DC school that eventually focused on African-American education. There is a free museum onsite that takes up parts of four floors of the building but t...

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    Reviewed on Dec 31, 2019
  • TheRoadTripsNeverEnd
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    Overlooked Gem of Dc

    Sadly not as many people visit here. We joined a tour given by the director (lecture in one room). Worth it. Museum is a tribute to public education as a whole and Afro-American DC schools in particul...

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    Reviewed on Aug 24, 2019
  • Ryan S
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    A hidden gem

    I don't think many are aware of the fact that this place is even here. The director here is very nice and willing to discuss practically anything. A great building showcasing African American schoolin...

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    Reviewed on May 10, 2019
  • Dave C
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    Hidden Gem! A Must See! History Made Human and Acessible

    My wife was down with an illness and just wanted to sleep so I went to the nearby National Geographic Museum, only to find it didn't open until 10:00 and it was now 9:00.... then I saw this across the...

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    Reviewed on Oct 23, 2018
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