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During the “Lavender Scare,” D.C. Became a Center of Gay Rights Activism

The “Lavender Scare” forced thousands of gay and lesbian federal employees from their jobs in the late 1940s through the 1960s. But in Washington, the Mattachine Society fought back.


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Abraham Lincoln’s Basement Offers a Glimpse Into the Past

Beneath the Lincoln Memorial's gleaming marble columns lies a vast hidden basement — complete with century-old worker graffiti, naturally formed stalactites, and a tiny ecosystem that thrived undisturbed in the dark for decades.


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The ClubHouse: A Place of Refuge During the AIDS Crisis of the 80s

During the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, The ClubHouse and other LGBTQ+ nightclubs in DC provided a space for political activism and social support for the gay Black community.  


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Fear the Turtle: How Testudo Became the Face of the University of Maryland

The diamondback terrapin has grown to become synonymous with College Park and the Maryland University system, but where did Testudo come from? From kidnappings and fires to student traditions and zoological research, learn about the lively history of Maryland's favorite bronzed turtle.


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