PRINCE GEORGES AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER

BOWIE, MD

Annapolis - USNA: Bridage Chapel Crypt John Paul Jones' remains are interred in the crypt beneath the Naval Academy Chapel inside a sarcophagus made of 21 short tons of black and white Italian marble with bronze fittings. The deck surrounding the crypt is inscribed the names of his ships: Bonhomme Richard, Alliance, Serapis, Ariel, Alfred, Providence, and Ranger. Scotland-born John Paul Jones has long been heralded as the first Navy American War Hero, often called the "Father of the American Navy." When he died in 1792 at the age of 45, Jones was originally laid to rest in an unmarked grave in France. They were later identified exhumed and transferred back to the United States aboard the USS Brooklyn (CA-3) for a proper interment under the leadership of Ambassador General Horace Porter. The United States Naval Academy Chapel, or the Brigade of Midshipmen Chapel, was constructed between 1904 and 1908 in the Beaux Arts style by Ernest Flagg. The original design featured a Greek cross plan, with four equal transepts and a capacity of 1,200. In 1938, renovations under architect Paul Philippe Cret, added a nave, which changed the shape to a Latin cross, and raised seating capacity to 2,500. The chapel's copper dome, a focal point of not only the building and campus, but the city, with a cupola raising 193 feet above the main altar. The United States Naval Academy, the second oldest of the five U.S. service academies, was established in 1845 by Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft to educate midshipmen for service in the officer corps of the United States Navy and United States Marine Core. Approximately 1,200 "plebes" enter the academy each summer. About 1,000 midshipmen graduate and commission each year. The 338-acre campus, known as the "Yard," is located on the former grounds of Fort Severn, and is home to many historic sites, buildings and monuments. National Register #66000386
Annapolis - USNA: Bridage Chapel Crypt Credit: wallyg

The Prince George's African American Museum and Cultural Center is a museum located in Bowie, Maryland that is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich history and culture of African Americans in Prince George's County. The museum was established in 2001 and is housed in the historic Northampton Colored School, which was built in 1895 and served as a school for African American children until 1952.

The museum features a variety of exhibitions, programs, and events that explore the contributions and experiences of African Americans in the area. Exhibits include artifacts, photographs, and interactive displays that cover topics such as slavery, the Civil Rights Movement, and the achievements of local African American leaders and organizations.

In addition to its exhibits, the museum offers educational programs for visitors of all ages, including workshops, lectures, and guided tours. The center also hosts community events, such as concerts and cultural festivals, that celebrate African American heritage and promote diversity and inclusivity.

Overall, the Prince George's African American Museum and Cultural Center is a vital resource for preserving and promoting the history and culture of African Americans in Prince George's County and beyond.

PRINCE GEORGES AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BOWIE MD. US MID #8402400036

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

Annapolis - USNA: Bridage Chapel Crypt John Paul Jones' remains are interred in the crypt beneath the Naval Academy Chapel inside a sarcophagus made of 21 short tons of black and white Italian marble with bronze fittings. The deck surrounding the crypt is inscribed the names of his ships: Bonhomme Richard, Alliance, Serapis, Ariel, Alfred, Providence, and Ranger. Scotland-born John Paul Jones has long been heralded as the first Navy American War Hero, often called the "Father of the American Navy." When he died in 1792 at the age of 45, Jones was originally laid to rest in an unmarked grave in France. They were later identified exhumed and transferred back to the United States aboard the USS Brooklyn (CA-3) for a proper interment under the leadership of Ambassador General Horace Porter. The United States Naval Academy Chapel, or the Brigade of Midshipmen Chapel, was constructed between 1904 and 1908 in the Beaux Arts style by Ernest Flagg. The original design featured a Greek cross plan, with four equal transepts and a capacity of 1,200. In 1938, renovations under architect Paul Philippe Cret, added a nave, which changed the shape to a Latin cross, and raised seating capacity to 2,500. The chapel's copper dome, a focal point of not only the building and campus, but the city, with a cupola raising 193 feet above the main altar. The United States Naval Academy, the second oldest of the five U.S. service academies, was established in 1845 by Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft to educate midshipmen for service in the officer corps of the United States Navy and United States Marine Core. Approximately 1,200 "plebes" enter the academy each summer. About 1,000 midshipmen graduate and commission each year. The 338-acre campus, known as the "Yard," is located on the former grounds of Fort Severn, and is home to many historic sites, buildings and monuments. National Register #66000386
Indian Treaty Room The Indian Treaty Room in the Eisenhower Executive Office Buildings, on the grounds of the White House in Washington, DC. See More: <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/index.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Howder Travel Adventures</a>
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Lieutenant General John Archer Lejeune This statue of Lt. Gn. John A. Lejeune, the fourth of six monuments sculpted by Patrick Miller, was erected outside the Lejeune Hall on the Naval Academy campus, by Patrick F. Taylor in 2002. John Archer Lejeune (1867 – 1942) was a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general and the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps. A member of the Naval Academy Class of 1888, he served in the military for nearly forty years and commanded the U.S. Army's 2nd Division during World War I. The United States Naval Academy, the second oldest of the five U.S. service academies, was established in 1845 by Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft to educate midshipmen for service in the officer corps of the United States Navy and United States Marine Core. Approximately 1,200 "plebes" enter the academy each summer. About 1,000 midshipmen graduate and commission each year. The 338-acre campus, known as the "Yard," is located on the former grounds of Fort Severn, and is home to many historic sites, buildings and monuments. National Register #66000386
Panel Wall Mural -- Gateway Park Rosslyn (VA) April 2024 IMG_1907
Solar Eclipse -- The National Mall (DC) April 8, 2024 The Washington Monument at the peak time for the District of Columbia (87% peak tonality). Photo Credit: Kevin Ambrose
Switzerland Artemis Accords Signing (NHQ202404150011) From left to right, Head of Swiss Space Office Renato Krpoun, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Marco Sieber, Acting Department of State Deputy Assistant Secretary Valda Vikmanis, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Swiss Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, and Swiss State Secretary Martina Hirayama, University of Bern Director Space & Planetary Sciences Peter Wurz, and Swiss Ambassador to the United States Jacques Pitteloud, pose for a photo during an Artemis Accords signing ceremony, Monday, April 15, 2024, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Switzerland is the 37th country to sign the Artemis Accords, which establish a practical set of principles to guide space exploration cooperation among nations participating in NASA’s Artemis program. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)
2024.04.14 DC Street, Washington, DC USA 105 43114-HDR Israel Flag at White House the day after failed Iran strike on Israel
Annapolis: Maryland State House - State House Caucus Room The State House Caucus Room, evolving through various functions since its 18th-century origins, now facilitates legislative meetings and exhibits the USS Maryland silver service. Initially a records storage area, it became the House of Delegates' jurisdiction before showcasing Maryland's Civil War flags and then serving as a visitor center. In 2011 it was redecorated with a chracteristic deep red velvet wall fabric, overseen by architect Johnson Berman, and renamed. The Maryland State House, located inside State Circle, is the oldest U.S. state capitol in continuous legislative use, and houses the Maryland General Assembly, plus the offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. The current two-story brick building, the third statehouse on the site, was constructed from 1772 to 1797 to the Georgian style design of Joseph Horatio Anderson and features the largest wooden dome in the United States constructed without nails. An black and gold Italian marble annex was constructed between 1902 and 1906, replacing an earlier annex, under the supervision of Baltimore architects Baldwin & Pennington. From November 1783 to August 1784, Annapolis was the capital of the United States, and the Congress of Confederation, also known as the Continental Congress, met in the Maryland State House. It was in the Old Senate Chamber that George Washington resigned his commission as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army on December 23, 1783; and that that Congress ratified the Treaty of Paris on January 14, 1784, formally ending the American Revolutionary War.
NASA, Japan Sign Agreement for Artemis Pressurized Rover (NHQ202404090005) NASA Administrator Bill Nelson speaks prior to signing an historic agreement between the United States and Japan to advance sustainable human exploration of the Moon, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the NASA Headquarters Mary W. Jackson Building in Washington. Under the agreement, Japan will design, develop, and operate a pressurized rover for crewed and uncrewed exploration on the Moon. NASA will provide the launch and delivery of the rover to the Moon as well as two Japanese astronaut missions to the lunar surface. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)
Annapolis: St. John's College St. John's College in Annapolis, with its origins tracing back to King William's School founded in 1696, is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the United States. Chartered in 1784, St. John's College absorbed King William's School when it opened in 1785. The small private liberal arts college, with a sister campus in Santa Fe, is known for its distinctive Great Books curriculum adopted in 1937.
Annapolis: Maryland Avenue Branching off from State Circle, Maryland Avenue is the oldest commercial street in Maryland and one of the oldest in the country is home to an eclectic assortment of businesses. Colonial Annapolis Historic District National Register #66000383 (1966)

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PRINCE GEORGES AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER
10201 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR HWY
BOWIE
MD
20720

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MID # 8402400036
Name PRINCE GEORGES AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
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LAT/LONG 38.955077, -76.82776
CODES FIPS State Code: 24
FIPS County Code: 033
US Census Tract: 803516
US Census Block: 1021