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This Enslaved Man Cast the Bronze Statue Crowning the Capitol at a Route 1 Foundry
/in Bladensburg/by Alison BeckwithJust before the Civil War, an enslaved man working in a foundry off what is now the Route 1 corridor helped cast the bronze statue on top of the U.S. Capitol.
Hyattsville Celebrates Native Son Jim Henson at Driskell Park
/in College Park, Hyattsville, University Park/by Alison BeckwithAfter a Friday night sing-along to “The Muppet Movie,” the city hosted an event on Saturday afternoon at the Jim Henson Courtyard.
One of Hyattsville’s Oldest Buildings, the Kuhns House, Is For Sale for $795K
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithA house built by Hyattsville’s founder that is considered to be one of the oldest buildings still standing in the city is listed for sale.
Meet the Prince George’s County Native Who Once Arrested a President
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithA Prince George’s County native was the first — and only, to date — police officer to arrest a president, a long-forgotten historical moment that has lately become relevant.
Hyattsville’s Pyramid Atlantic Art Center Holds Exhibit of David Driskell Prints
/in College Park, Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithPyramid Atlantic Art Center is holding an exhibit of 40 prints made by Hyattsville artist Driskell and master printer Curlee Holton starting in 2003. There is no entrance fee.
Here’s the Hyattsville Wire’s Most-Read Stories of 2022
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge/by Alison BeckwithNew restaurants, shops and homes along the Route 1 corridor continued to be the biggest draws for readers of the Hyattsville Wire. Here’s a look at the top stories of 2022 on the Wire, starting with the most-read story of the year.
Riversdale House Museum Unveils First Portrait of Enslaved Resident
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithRiversdale House Museum in Riverdale Park unveiled its first portrait of an enslaved resident, the latest step in the museum’s new mission to deal more directly with the legacy of slavery.
The Route 1 Inventor Who Briefly Challenged Alexander Graham Bell
/in Bladensburg, Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithJ. Harris Rogers isn’t a household name, but he nearly was. For a brief period in the late 19th century, the Bladensburg inventor was a top rival to Alexander Graham Bell in the race to turn the telephone into a money-making business.
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