Home to one of the longest contiuously operating wharves in the United States, Southwest Washington, D.C. boasts a fascinating history and community spirit. Washington's smallest quadrant offers a blend of modern development and historic buildings in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol. Learn more about Southwest's past, present and future on WETA!

TV 26 Features

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	Fish Wharf A Washington, D.C., institution for more than 200 years, the Maine Avenue Fish Wharf is as historic as it is lively. We visit this bustling market to uncover the historic charm and the current cast of characters that makes the wharf a favorite stop for tourists and locals alike.
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	Dr. Dorothy Height Civil Rights advocate and Southwest resident Dr. Dorothy Height exemplifies the important leadership role of women in the Civil Rights Movement. We sit down and talk with this local legend who worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and who has met with U.S. presidents from John F. Kennedy to George W. Bush.
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	Kidsafe A community-based educational organization, Kidsafe helps children in Southwest succeed at school and in life. It provides a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where students work on homework, are tutored in reading and math, and learn essential life skills. See how Kidsafe is making a difference one child at a time.
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	Historic Southwest Years ago, the neighborhood of Southwest was known as "the island" because the Washington Canal cut it off from the rest of the city. This "island" has seen enormous change and development over the years. Join us on a walking tour that will take us to the oldest row houses in Washington, and to a waterfront area on the brink of redevelopment.
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