Landmarks
What is the name of the historic park located at the southern edge of Petworth?
A. Rock Creek Park
B. Fort Slocum Park
C. Lincoln's Cottage
D. Grant Circle Park
D. Grant Circle Park
5. Which local farmers market is held weekly during the warmer months?
A. Columbia Heights Farmers Market
B. Dupont Circle Market
C. Petworth Community Market
D. Eastern Market
C. Petworth Community Market
Which annual event is hosted in the Petworth area and celebrates art, music, and community?
A. H Street Festival
B. Petworth PorchFest
C. Adams Morgan Day
D. DC Jazz Fest
B. Petworth PorchFest
What Metrorail line serves the Petworth area?
A. Red Line
B. Green Line
C. Blue Line
D. Orange Line
B. Green Line (Georgia Ave-Petworth Station)
Which U.S. President’s summer home is located near Petworth?
A. Abraham Lincoln
B. Theodore Roosevelt
C. George Washington
D. Thomas Jefferson
A. Abraham Lincoln (Lincoln's Cottage)
Which public library serves the Petworth community?
A. Tenley-Friendship Library
B. Cleveland Park Library
C. Petworth Neighborhood Library
D. Shaw Library
C. Petworth Neighborhood Library
Which historic theater is located nearby and regularly features live performances?
A. Lincoln Theatre
B. Tivoli Theatre
C. Howard Theatre
D. Raymond Recreation Center (community shows)
D. Raymond Recreation Center
Petworth shares its name with a location in which country?
A. Canada
B. Australia
C. England
D. South Africa
C. England (Petworth in West Sussex)
Petworth was originally developed in what year?
A. 1800
B. 1889
C. 1902
D. 1925
B. 1889
Petworth’s vibrant mural scene includes a tribute to which famous jazz musician?
A. Duke Ellington
B. John Coltrane
C. Miles Davis
D. Louis Armstrong
A. Duke Ellington
Which nearby cemetery is the final resting place for notable figures like Langston Hughes?
A. Rock Creek Cemetery
B. Arlington National Cemetery
C. Congressional Cemetery
D. Fort Lincoln Cemetery
A. Rock Creek Cemetery
What is one unique feature of the Petworth Community Market?
A. It’s held in the middle of Rock Creek Park
B. It only sells pet supplies
C. It features live music and local produce
D. It’s open 24 hours
C. It features live music and local produce
What was the original purpose of the building that is now the Metro Cooling Plant on Georgia Avenue?
A. Police Station
B. Library
C. Firehouse
D. Schoolhouse
C. Firehouse (Engine Company No. 24)
What popular feature defines Petworth’s rowhouses?
A. Thatched roofs
B. Brick porches
C. Glass walls
D. Rooftop gardens
B. Brick porches
What is the name of the independent bookstore and community space located in Petworth?
A. Lost City Books
B. Loyalty Bookstore
C. Mahogany Books
D. Second Story Books
B. Loyalty Bookstore
Who was the architect of Petworth’s original firehouse (Engine Co. No. 24)?
A. Benjamin Latrobe
B. Luther Leisenring
C. Pierre L’Enfant
D. Daniel Burnham
B. Luther Leisenring