Curiosity stirred within me as we approached Colonial Village. What stories lay hidden within these charming walls? Colonial Village stands in northwest Washington, D.C. Built in 1931, this unique neighborhood features around 80 homes. These homes are captivating reproductions of colonial buildings. One notable inspiration is the Moore House, where the pivotal surrender of General Charles Cornwallis took place at Yorktown. Colonial Village originally housed a predominantly Protestant community. This contrasted sharply with the nearby North Portal Estates, known for its largely Jewish population. Interestingly, in its early days, Colonial Village was exclusively occupied by white Protestants. Black and Jewish individuals were sadly prohibited from residing there. The very land upon which Colonial Village now rests once belonged to Phillip Fenwick, a slave owner. His 145-acre plantation has since transformed into this unique neighborhood. Later, both Colonial Village and North Portal Estates became integral parts of the larger Shepherd Park community.
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