Glen Echo Park Civil Rights And History Tour

Name: Glen Echo Park Civil Rights And History Tour
Start: 2026-11-07T10:00:00-05:00
Location: Glen Echo Park

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM Glen Echo Park

Who led the Civil Rights protests to desegregate Glen Echo Amusement Park in 1960? Which amusement park ride was a focal point of the protests? How did Glen Echo Park become part of the National Park System? Explore Glen Echo Park’s history on…

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