Adams Morgan facts for kids
Adams Morgan is a lively and diverse neighborhood in Northwest Washington, D.C. It is a popular spot with many restaurants and shops, especially along 18th Street and Columbia Road. This area is known for its many different cultures. You can find lots of older homes and apartment buildings from the 1800s and early 1900s here.
Adams Morgan is next to Dupont Circle to the south and Mount Pleasant to the north. It is bordered by Connecticut Avenue, Rock Creek Park, Harvard Street, 16th Street, and Florida Avenue.
History
The name Adams Morgan comes from two old elementary schools. These schools used to be separated by race. One was the Thomas P. Morgan Elementary School for Black students. The other was the John Quincy Adams Elementary School for white students.
In 1955, schools in D.C. became open to all students, no matter their race. This happened after a big court decision in 1954. In 1958, a group called the Adams-Morgan Community Council was formed. It included both schools and the areas around them. The city then named this new neighborhood after both schools. It brought together parts of older neighborhoods like Washington Heights and Lanier Heights.
In the late 1960s, local people worked with the city to build a new school. This school was also a community center. It was named the Marie H. Reed Learning Center. It had a daycare, sports courts, a swimming pool, and a health clinic.
Cultural Diversity
Adams Morgan is a welcoming place for people from all over the world. Many immigrants have come here since the 1960s. A lot of them are from Central American countries like El Salvador and Guatemala. Since the 1970s, more people have also moved here from Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean.
Because housing costs have gone up, some families and small businesses have moved away. But the neighborhood is still very diverse. You can see this in its many international shops and restaurants. You can find foods from Spain, Ethiopia, Mexico, Italy, Vietnam, Brazil, Thailand, and China, just to name a few!
Adams Morgan is also a fun place at night. There are many bars and clubs with live music. The Adams Morgan Day Festival happens every second Sunday in September. It is a big street party with music, food, and crafts. Also, almost every Saturday, there is a farmers market. Local farmers sell fresh produce, baked goods, and flowers. In the summer, you can also find the Western Art Market at the Marie Reed School.
In the past, Adams Morgan had famous places like the Avignon Freres bakery and the Showboat Lounge jazz club. In the 1980s, Hazel's was a popular spot for blues and jazz music. It was known for its delicious soul food.
Transportation
Adams Morgan does not have its own Metro station right in the middle of the neighborhood. The closest Metro station is Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan. It is on the Red Line. Another nearby station is Columbia Heights on the Green Line.
Since 2009, there has been a special bus route called the DC Circulator. It connects the center of Adams Morgan to both of these Metro stations. Many other local buses also serve the area.
Politics
Adams Morgan is part of a local group called Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1C. These groups help local people share their ideas with the city government. The area for ANC 1C includes 16th Street NW, Harvard Street NW, Rock Creek Park, Connecticut Avenue, Florida Avenue, and U Street.
Images for kids
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Aerial view of 18th Street NW
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A man dressed up at Adams Morgan Day Festival in 2013
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Adams Morgan Day Festival
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Live music at Adams Morgan Day Festival
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Adams Morgan map with some transportation icons
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Adams Campus of the Oyster Adams Bilingual School, formerly John Quincy Adams Elementary School
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Shops along 18th Street NW in Adams Morgan.
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See also
In Spanish: Adams Morgan para niños
