A Forgotten Place Where Slaves Were Sold in Prince George’s County
A short drive from the Route 1 corridor in Upper Marlboro lies a haunting reminder: a long stone block once used to exhibit enslaved people during auctions.
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The Barbershop Off Route 1 Where Legendary Bluesman Archie Edwards Worked — and Played
/in Brentwoods, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, Woodridge/by Alison BeckwithLegendary bluesman Archie Edwards ran a barbershop just outside Mount Rainier for decades where held regular jam sessions with everyone from amateurs to blues greats.
Jim Morrison’s Favorite Hangout on Route 1 Was an Arthouse
/in Hyattsville, Woodridge/by Alison BeckwithBefore becoming a rock star, Jim Morrison attended high school in Alexandria, Va., and occasionally came to Route 1.
Greenbelt Cinema Screens Documentary on Prince George’s County School Desegregation
/in Greenbelt/by Alison BeckwithThe Greenbelt Cinema will host a screening and discussion of a documentary about school desegregation in Prince George’s County.
How Country Music Legend Charlie Daniels Got His Start Playing in Bladensburg
/in Bladensburg/by Alison BeckwithIn the 1950s, country music legend Charlie Daniels got his start playing at clubs in the greater D.C. area, including along Route 1.
The Historical Marker of Slavery on Route 1 You May Have Missed
/in Bladensburg/by Alison BeckwithOne small reminder of slavery on the Route 1 corridor is a modest marker located at the Bostwick House in Bladensburg, one of the area’s most historic mansions and rarely seen by the public.
The 5 Spookiest Stories From Route 1 to Read This Halloween
/in Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, University Park, Woodridge/by Alison BeckwithRoute 1 has more than its share of spooky tales and creepy places. Here are five stories from our coverage over the years to read this Halloween.
Construction Underway to Turn Mount Rainier Historic Hall Into Community Center
/in Mount Rainier/by Alison BeckwithMount Rainier is turning a 114-year-old building next to City Hall into a welcome center.
Brentwood Sculptor Works on Statue to Be Displayed in US Capitol
/in Brentwoods/by Alison BeckwithA Brentwood sculptor is working on a statue that is destined to be displayed in National Statuary Hall in the US Capitol.
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