Washington DC's Waterfront, better known as the Wharf, is a neighborhood of contrasts: new and old, traditional and modern, intimate alleys, and sweeping river views. Leading up to the Civil War, many African Americans, enslaved as well as freed individuals, lived and worked here. They helped build the original wharves. After the war, the area’s affordable housing and labor opportunities attracted thousands of people who were freed from slavery, and a close-knit community with many rich and remarkable traditions developed in this neighborhood along the waterfront.
This candle embodies crisp, and complex vast stretches of open waterfront and full cultural history.