From 1994 to 2004 O Museum in the Mansion was the place Mrs. Rosa Parks called her home-away-from-home — staying here at no cost — as part of our Hero-in-Residence program. Many historic moments occurred in our hallowed halls while Mrs. Parks was with us. When you visit this unique attraction on your next Washington DC trip, you'll find your way through immersive themed exhibits, art galleries, secret doors (we have over 80 of them!), and covert passages to a world never experienced. From 1994 to 2003 The Mansion On O & O Street Museum was the place Mrs. Rosa Parks called home whenever she visited Washington, DC. Mrs. Rosa Parks helped spark the American civil rights movement in 1955 by refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated Montgomery, Alabama bus. The Mansion on O Street is an American luxury boutique hotel in the Dupont Circle historic district of Washington D.C. The hotel is noted for eccentric interior styling which includes hidden doors, secret passages, and rooms in which all furnishings and fixtures are for sale. Step back in time at the O Museum in Washington D.C.! Explore the history of this grand mansion and discover its captivating exhibits. Learn about the museum's collection and plan your visit. General admission and tours are available by reservation. The O Street Mansion was the Washington home-away-from-home of civil rights icon Rosa Parks (1913-2005) during her later years. Already a seasoned organizer, activist, and member of the NAACP, Parks helped spark the Civil Rights Movement in 1955 by refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated Montgomery, Alabama bus. Known as The Secret Door Museum, O Museum in The Mansion is a non-profit institution with 112 rooms, over 80 secret doors, immersive themed exhibits, and the most unique collection of artifacts in the country. They are a designated historic site on The African American Heritage Trail and Booking.com named them “The Coolest Place in DC”. WASHINGTON — The O Museum in the Mansion is filled with even more treasures than meet the eye -- a Civil Rights icon once lived there -- and you can tour her room. The O Street Mansion has a rich history that is woven into the fabric of the District, but the significant impact it had in helping Rosa Parks is a story many do not know. Throughout Washington, D.C., there are monuments to Rosa Parks – a statue in the U.S. Capitol, a carving at the National Cathedral, the dress she wore on Dec. 1, 1955, when she refused to From 1994 to 2003 The Mansion On O & O Street Museum was the place Mrs. Rosa Parks called home whenever she visited Washington, DC. Mrs. Rosa Parks helped spark the American civil rights movement in 1955 by refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated Montgomery, Alabama bus. Mrs. Rosa Parks, Beyond The Bus Author on C-SPAN American History TV NBC Washington Visited O Museum To Celebrate Rosa Parks Day H speaks to Womens National Democratic Club H.H. Leonards Author of “Rosa Parks Beyond the Bus” at the Carroll Arts Center WUSA 9- Rosa Parks' Time Living in DC Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com . Groups of 10 or more will enjoy our delicious continental breakfast (sweet breads, yogurt parfait, fresh fruit, hot coffee, hot tea, orange juice) and engage in a short discussion to learn the history and philosophy of The Mansion. Mrs. Rosa Parks, Beyond The Bus Author on C-SPAN American History TV NBC Washington Visited O Museum To Celebrate Rosa Parks Day H speaks to Womens National Democratic Club H.H. Leonards Author of “Rosa Parks Beyond the Bus” at the Carroll Arts Center WUSA 9- Rosa Parks' Time Living in DC museum, your presence will help us continue our mission and sustain the arts, education, "How O Street Helped Mrs. Rosa Parks" FOX 5 Field Trip: Good Day DC; Itte From 1994 to 2003 The Mansion On O & O Street Museum was the place Mrs. Rosa Parks called home whenever she visited Washington, DC. Mrs. Rosa Parks helped spark the American civil rights movement in 1955 by refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated Montgomery, Alabama bus. Known as The Secret Door Museum, O Museum in The Mansion was named the Coolest Place in DC by booking.com, Top 5 Historic Venues to Explore by Smithsonian Magazine and Top 7 Hotels in DC by Forbes. Their immersive environment has been featured on TV, in books and magazines. The alleged youthful teasing of 14-year-old African American Emmett Till with white store clerk Carolyn Bryant, on August 28, 1955, led to his brutal murder at the hands of Bryant’s husband Roy and his half-brother, J.W. Till's death was the catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland, Ohio; Rosa Parks Museum and Library, Montgomery, Alabama; Sequoia Foundation, New York City; DC Chamber of Commerce, Washington, D.C. Sandy Spring Bank — Client Experience Council, Washington, D.C. Awards. Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences Distinguished Service Award (2020) Rosa Parks, American, 1913 - 2005 Date 1991 Medium digital Dimensions H x W: 2438 pixels × 1693 pixels File size: 11.83 MB Description A digital scan of a negative of Rosa Parks sitting in a chair with her hands resting on her lap. She is looking towards the camera and is wearing a jacket, top, and plaid skirt. Place depicted
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