This blog has gotten a bit neglected recently. The FB DCNHP page seems to
attract more attention. But this is a great place to do a liesurely summary of
what has been happening and may happen regarding the Native history of DC!
- Chasing after Bolling for the last 2 years may eventually pay off! A friend
found an ad on an antropology website that they're trying to hire a person with
an archaeology background for the air bases in the DC area and part of their
work will involve dealing with Native American issues!
- On Dec. 1, Piscataway
leaders will be meeting with the DC Water people to hear their plans to
incorporate Native history into the materials they produce for the public and
mark some of their sites to include Native history (they have properties near
Bolling AFB and Soapstone Valley). \\
- An effort to expand the name of Garfield
Park to Garfield-Anacostan Park is being presented to the Advisory Neighborhood
Commissioners in Dec (or maybe Jan.) A member of Charles Allen's staff has
offered support in presenting a successful vote by the ANC to the full City
Council!
- The Sept. Washington Post article led to a number of additional
presentations about the "Hidden Native History of DC," including a few high
schools, an Oasis group based in Bethesda, and the Art Club of Washington.
Coming soon! A video for Native American Heritage Day on the status of where you
can find some public mention of the Ancostans in 2021 DC.
