DMV History Highlights
Oh the Places We'll Go
70 Years of Pop Culture
All Her Favorite Things
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historic 'I Have a Dream' speech at the March on Washington from the steps of this D.C. landmark
What is the Lincoln Memorial
100
This high school was the alma mater of alumni like actress Sandra Bullock and more importantly the birthday girl!
What is Wakefield High School
100
This movie, directed by Greta Gerwig and based on an iconic doll, took the box office by storm
Who is Barbie
100
This zesty dessert is often topped with a fluffy white icing but our special lady likes her icing and this cake to taste the same.
What is Lemon cake with lemon icing
200
The first permanent English settlement in America was founded at this site in Virginia
What is Jamestown
200
The Black Panther Party was founded in this city in the 1960s, its also the name of the street Mary grew up on
Where is Oakland St.
200
This hit sitcom, set in a Philadelphia neighborhood, featured a streetwise teen living with his wealthy relative
What is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
200
Its name comes from the Italian word meaning 'thin string'—and you’ll find it in Mary Wilson's refrigerator once every two weeks
What is Spaghetti
300
This Maryland native escaped slavery and became a famous abolitionist and writer, publishing his autobiography in 1845
Who is Frederick Douglass
300
When life gets rough, Mary Wilson sets sail for smoother waters! Can you guess how many times she's let her hair down on a cruise?
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300
This song by Paul Mccartney was inspired by his support of the Civil Rights movement. Beyonce recently sampled this song on her Cowboy Carter albulm
What is Blackbird
300
These two colors caused a viral debate in 2015 over the true colors of a dress. They also happen to be Mary's favorite color
What is Blue & Black
400
Founded by freed slaves in the 19th century, this Arlington neighborhood has a rich history of Black entrepreneurship and community leadership
What is Green Valley
400
The name of the country Mary visited in 2012. If you watch the news, you'll know
Where is Israel ?
400
This African American singer and actress broke racial barriers as one of Hollywood’s first Black leading ladies, starring in Carmen Jones
Who is Dorothy Dandridge
400
Mary's mother's name
Mary's youngest granddaughter's middle name
The name of the bush in front of Mary's mom's house
What is a Rose
500
Before it became Howard University Hospital, this institution was known by its name, serving freed slaves and their descendants
Where is Freemans Hospital
500
Mary was 34 years old when she boarded her first airplane to Algiers, LA when she went to basic training for this maritime military force
What is Navy Reserves
500
This southern Cali diner is famously known for the creation of the original double decker hamburger. You may have seen a certain someone waiting tables in the 70s
What is Bob's Big Boy
500
Who is Zach Williams