A metal statue of an armored woman holding up a sword while riding a horse

Mobilizing Memories at Meridian Hill

Rock Creek Park

  • Jan 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
  • Free

Meridian Hill Park, colloquially referred to as Malcolm X Park, is known for its beauty, art, recreation, First Amendment space, and illustrious history. Drop by our pop-up table located near the Joan of Arc statue to learn some quick history of the park, or attend the formal walking tour at 3 pm when you'll have the chance to converse further with a park ranger while exploring the theme of "who we choose to memorialize and why.” The formal tour meets by the bathrooms near 15th Street and Euclid St. 

Pop-up table and walk may be cancelled in the event of bad weather at the discretion of park staff. Feel free to check the Rock Creek Park website the day of to confirm. Or call the Nature Center (202-895-6070) the day of to confirm and be sure to leave a voicemail for a callback. 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Meridian Hill Park is located on 16th Street between Euclid and W Streets NW, Washington, D.C. 20009. Pop-up table will be located near the Joan of Arc statue. The formal tour meets by the bathrooms near 15th Street and Euclid St.

Latitude and Longitude 38.920705, -77.035709

Schedule

Date:

Jan 18, 2026

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

2 hours

The informative pop-up table will be set up at 2:00 pm. The formal hike will begin at 3:00 pm

Event Type

  • Guided Tour
  • Talk
  • Walk
Tags: meridian hill park, ranger program, guided walk, america 250