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Columns

The history of “Teacher’s Row”

Many people who have attended my African American history tours since 2010 have heard me talk about how prominent Black business leaders and others gave ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, June 24, 2024 4:27 pm

Columns

Unity in the Community

What a glorious Juneteenth weekend the City of Washington provided for everyone to enjoy. A very special and heartfelt thank you to all who helped ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, June 17, 2024 4:21 pm

Columns

Old neighborhoods, new discoveries

There are so many reasons I enjoy visitors coming to the Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum. One is I get to share Washington’s amazing history. ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, June 10, 2024 4:46 pm

Columns

Oh Juneteenth Part 2

I want to again thank the Washington Daily News for the opportunity to write my column. I am truly grateful for the opportunity as it ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, June 3, 2024 5:38 pm

Columns

Oh Juneteenth! Part 1

This weekend we had many visitors to the Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum from several countries who wanted to learn more about Washington’s African American ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 10:48 am

Columns

Old Man River on the Pamlico

We celebrated Washington’s history Saturday with the fifth Pomeroy Foundation marker to honor the heritage of the James Adams Floating Theater. The marker is in ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, May 20, 2024 3:07 pm

Columns

The legacy of Vacation Bible School

In my column last week, in a tribute to the ‘church mothers’ who had an instrumental influence on my young years, I mentioned how they ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, May 13, 2024 5:09 pm

Columns

A community of mothers

For the past few weeks, I was privileged to observe a wonderful event. A bird had built a nest in a large shrub next to ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, May 6, 2024 5:46 pm

Columns

Home town proud

Last weekend was a very special one in Washington. There were over 1,500 or maybe even more people visiting our town. Washington was buzzing with ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, April 29, 2024 4:55 pm

Columns

Wonderful history, wonderful collaboration

One of my greatest joys is sharing local history. There is an abundance of history in Washington for everyone. Every group of people here has ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, April 22, 2024 4:42 pm

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