Posts by Keshler Thibert — Contributor

Keshler Thibert is an independent historian, writer, journalist, tour guide, and travel director from Philadelphia. When not living out of a suitcase, you will usually find Keshler performing research, pursuing stories for his forgotten histories publication, Emancipatory Research, or exploring used bookstores. 

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  The lost history of the DC arena that grew a wrestling institution

  Public SpacesHistoryBy Keshler Thibert (Contributor) October 19, 2023

  A humble venue a few blocks off the U Street corridor hosted colorful wrestling and jazz legends and a wide variety of other events from the ‘30s through the ‘60s.  Keep reading…

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  The legacy of Arthur Wilmer Park

  HistoryOpinionBy Keshler Thibert (Contributor) December 8, 2022

  OPINION: Arthur Wilmer “Wilmer’s” Park was a key Prince George’s County venue for Black entertainers pre-desegregation, then later a favorite outdoor venue for a variety of acts. Now, a preservation effort led by Prince George’s County is underway.  Keep reading…