Josephine Butler

“She was the daughter of sharecroppers, she was the granddaughter of enslaved people...she's not very far removed from the Civil War era.  She comes from Virginia to Washington, D.C., she's going to carve out a new life for herself and become one of the most respected city leaders of her generation."

Tour Guide Tell All continues its exploration of Malcolm X/Meridian Hill Park by taking a look at a stately mansion, popular today as a wedding and special events venue, named for a woman who had an incredible impact on D.C. and the preservation of the park across the street.

Join us as we talk about Josephine Butler, a woman who spent her life working to make D.C. a safer, cleaner, and more equitable place to live and who championed the cause for D.C. Statehood, a fight that continues today.

Comments or Questions? Or have an idea for future episodes? Email us tourguidetellall@gmail.com

If you’re interested in in more information, we find these sources helpful:

• Josephine Butler Obituary - Washington Post
• Black Perspectives - Josephine Butler and Environmental Activism in Washington, D.C.
• Josephine Butler Call Box
• Josephine Butler Parks Center
• D.C. Statehood/Green Party

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