March - May 2025, tour is offered the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 2pm.
June - August 2025, tour is offered the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 10am.
Someone visiting Georgetown today may see it as another wealthy enclave in a continuously gentrifying Washington, DC. However, this charming area has a diverse history. Originally a busy port for the export of tobacco, it was also the site of an active slave trade, and at one point African Americans counted as 30% of the Georgetown population. Descendants of those enslaved peoples and black free folk have lived in Georgetown for generations, but their contributions to its history do not often receive the same recognition. This tour will reveal the stories of the black citizens who made their mark on one of DC’s oldest neighborhoods.
The tour starts at 3206 O Street NW DC and ends at the Mt. Zion Cemetery, at 2501 Mill Rd. NW. There is a half-way stop at Thomas Sweet Shop for a bathroom break and refreshment.
Þetta er innifalið
- Over 2 hours of historic information offered by an experienced guide.
Þetta er ekki innifalið
- Coffee and/or Tea
Tungumál leiðsögumanns
Aukaupplýsingar
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible