Freedman’s Historical Park preserves both land and legacy. Once home to Enoch George Howard, a formerly enslaved man who built a thriving community, the park protects natural habitats while honoring the stories of the Freedmen. It’s a place to reflect, learn, and connect with history and nature.
Read MoreThe well-being of our families and communities depends critically on the health of our lands, waters, wildlife, and our relationship with them. Yet, the destruction of the natural environment and barriers to access and safety outdoors disproportionately affect BIPOC and other historically marginalized communities.
Learn more about how these inequities impact Potomac Conservancy’s mission and the commitments we’ve made to ensure our outdoor communities and spaces are diverse, equitable, inclusive, and just.
Read MoreThe region’s leading clean water advocate, fighting to ensure the Potomac River boasts clean drinking water, healthy lands, and connected communities.
