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• All tours are free.
• Most tours are walk-up but some require reservations. Be sure to double-check the listing before joining a tour. 
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• Tours are held rain or shine.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 26

Anacostia by Bike - THIS TOUR IS FULL
Saturday 9 am - 12 noon
Meet and end at the entrance to the Washington Fish and Seafood Market Place, 1100 Maine Avenue, SW
Reservations required: 202-661-7581 or reply@CulturalTourismDC.org
Experience the Anacostia River by bicycle with Emeka Moneme, director of the District Department of Transportation. Ride the route of the future Anacostia Riverwalk Trail to see Anacostia Park and RFK Stadium, while learning about the many projects that will soon transform the waterfront. Presented by the District Department of Transportation.

DC Green Buildings EcoTour (Bike Tour)
Saturday 9 am - 2 pm
Meet and end at National Geographic Society courtyard, 1145 17th Street, NW
Reservations required: www.WholenessforHumanity.com or 202-686-9813
Tour more than ten local LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certified green buildings to learn about effective actions that reduce energy consumption and climate change emissions; improve the quality of our air, water, and land; and utilize green building principles. End at carbon-neutral Green café for a free lunch. Led by Scott Pomeroy, environmental programs manager, Downtown DC BID. Presented by Wholeness for Humanity, U.S. EPA, Downtown DC BID, Friends of the Earth, DC Department of the Environment, and Office of Planning.

Explore Florida Market/Capital City Market
Saturday 9 - 11 am
Meet outside New York Avenue Metro station (Florida Avenue exit)
Ends at Litteri’s Italian Deli, 517 Morse Street, NE
The Florida Market is the city’s major wholesale food distribution center. The tour will stop at restaurants and vendors that sell to retail customers, including the DC Farmers Market building, and address development issues such as increased demand for urban living. Led by Richard Layman and presented by Citizens Planning Coalition, Frozen Tropics weblog, and Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space weblog.

History of Brookland (sponsored by Abdo Development)
Saturday 9 - 10:30 am
Meet inside St. Anthony’s School cafeteria, 3400 12th Street, NE
End at Brookland Metro station
Discover the rich heritage and modern-day development of charming central Brookland, a one-time trolley suburb. See the work of architects such as John Joseph Early, Howard Mackay, and Hilyard Robinson and the homes of famous residents such as Ralph Bunche, Justine Ward, and Pearl Bailey. Led by volunteer residents of Greater Brookland and presented by the Brookland Tour Committee.

Art on Line: The Story Behind the Artwork at Metro Stations - THIS TOUR IS FULL
Saturday 9:30 am - 12 noon
Meet and end inside Metro Center station at the F and 12th Streets exit, under the stained glass sculptures
Reservations required: 202-661-7581 or reply@CulturalTourismDC.org
Led by Michael McBride, manager of the WMATA Art in Transit program, this riding and walking tour tells the stories behind the unique works of art at Metro stations. Hear about the artists, how the artwork was selected, and what it takes to fabricate and install large-scale works of art in the Metrorail system. Presented by Metro.
Special Instructions: Please bring Metro farecard.

Old Mount Pleasant
Saturday 9:30 - 11:30 am
Meet across from Columbia Heights Metro on 14th Street in front of CVS
End at Lamont Park (Mount Pleasant, 17th, and Lamont Streets)
With its main street, town square, and distinct boundaries, Mount Pleasant still feels like the village it once was. A pre-Civil War-era mansion and village-era houses remain, connecting the neighborhood with its 19th-century roots. Walk Mount Pleasant’s original street grid and visit some of the neighborhood’s oldest buildings. Led by Cultural Tourism DC staff member Mara Cherkasky.

Capitol Hill - THIS TOUR IS FULL
Saturday 10 am - 12 noon
Meet outside Eastern Market Metro station
End at Eastern Market, Seventh Street and North Carolina Avenue, SE 
Reservations required: 202-661-7581 or reply@CulturalTourismDC.org
Most people think of Capitol Hill as a place of business, law, and politics. But “the Hill” is much more. Dating to the 18th century, the neighborhood is home to the historic Marine Corps Barracks, an alley that once housed more than 100 people, a Gothic Revival church, and Eastern Market. Led by Dwane Starlin and presented by Cultural Tourism DC and Washington Walks.

Embassy Row (sponsored by Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP) (check out last year's preview at dcist!) - THIS TOUR IS FULL
Saturday 10 am - 12 noon
Meet outside the Dupont Circle Metro station, (Dupont South exit by the pay phones)
End at The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st Street, NW
Reservations required: 202-661-7581 or reply@CulturalTourismDC.org
Revel in the Beaux-Arts grandeur of Massachusetts Avenue, better known as Embassy Row, and learn about the mining, railroads, banking, and publishing families who showcased their fortunes in the nation’s capital, leaving impressive 1880s and 90s mansions. Imagine fabulous wealth, parties, and scandals of the past while glimpsing the life led by Washington’s diplomatic community today. Led by Mary Anne Hoffman and presented by Washington Walks.
Special Instructions: American Sign Language interpreter will participate in this walk.

More than Monuments
Saturday 10 - 11:30 am
Meet at the corner of 15th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW (north side of Constitution)
End at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial
The National Mall is filled with legendary stories about George Washington’s love for dogs, why Abraham Lincoln wore a beard, why French women loved Thomas Jefferson, and much more! These young and energetic guides believe that “historical & hysterical is the best way to experience the monuments!” Great for all ages. Presented by DC By Foot Tour Company - Home of the Free Walking Tour.

The National Mall: What the Memorials Don’t Tell You
Saturday 10 am - 12 noon
Meet at the foot of the Jefferson Memorial
End at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial
Do you think you know everything about the iconic monuments on the National Mall? This tour of the Jefferson, George Mason, FDR, and Lincoln Memorials may surprise you. Inscriptions and sculptures tell a powerful story, but so do partial quotations and historical omissions. This tour is a “beta test” of a future self-guided tour, I Have a Dream: The Struggle for Freedom in America. Comments and critique are welcome. Led by Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D. and presented by National Coalition to Save Our Mall.

Peirce Mill to Turn Again
Saturday 10 am - 12 noon
Meet and end at Peirce Mill, Tilden Street and Beach Drive, NW
Peirce Mill, the last standing mill in the District, is nearing completion of a $1 million restoration program that will enable the 200-year-old mill to grind grain again. A visit to the mill will reveal the fish ladder at the dam that allows herring to migrate upstream for spring spawning and Cloverdale, a historic home once owned by the Peirce family. Led by Steve Dryden and presented by Friends of Peirce Mill.

Southwest Waterfront
Saturday 10 - 11:30 am
Meet at Waterfront-SEU Metro station
End at the entrance to the Washington Fish and Seafood Market Place, 1100 Maine Avenue, SW
The Southwest quadrant, the smallest yet most diverse quadrant in the Capital City, is currently experiencing significant growth and change. Learn about the maritime history of Southwest Waterfront, the neighborhood’s legacy of 1960’s urban renewal, and current projects that are transforming this area. Led by Nina Albert and Barbara Ehrlich, a 30-year resident of Southwest, and presented by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development.

The Sumner School and Its Vanished Neighborhood
Saturday 10 am - 12 noon
Meet outside the Charles Sumner School Museum, 17th and M Streets, NW (Farragut North Metro station)
Museum archivist Hayden Wetzel will lead a walking tour of the area around the old Sumner and Macgruder Schools (roughly 16th Street to Connecticut Avenue), pointing out remnants of the community that once existed there. The tour also goes behind-the-scenes at the Sumner School Museum, which holds an extensive collection of historical materials of the DC Public Schools. Presented by The Charles Sumner School Museum.

Victory at Fort Stevens
Saturday 10 - 11:30 am
Meet at Fort Stevens Battleground, 13th and Peabody Streets, NW
End at Battleground National Cemetery, 6625 Georgia Avenue, NW
Explore Fort Stevens and its surrounding neighborhood to relive the historical highlights of the moral turning point of the Civil War. Highlights include the spot where Abraham Lincoln stood when he was almost shot by enemy fire and Battleground National Cemetery, the final resting place for 41 brave men who fought and died at Fort Stevens. Led and presented by members of the Brightwood Community Association.

Before Harlem, There Was U Street (check out last year's preview at dcist!) - THIS TOUR IS FULL
Saturday 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Meet and end outside U St/African Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Metro station (13th Street exit)
Reservations required: 202-661-7581 or reply@CulturalTourismDC.org
Take a walk along Washington’s “Black Broadway,” where Duke Ellington grew up and was inspired, and where musical greats such as Cab Calloway and Dizzy Gillespie played into the wee hours of the morning. Here in the shadow of Howard University, African Americans created a strong community that produced leaders for the city and the nation. Led by Amy Kunz and presented by Cultural Tourism DC and Washington Walks.

Capitol Riverfront: the New Neighborhood Around the Ballpark
Saturday 10:30 am - 12 noon
Meet outside Navy Yard Metro station (M Street and New Jersey Avenue exit)
Alongside the Nationals ballpark, between the Anacostia River and the U.S. Capitol Building, a new cityscape is emerging - the Capitol Riverfront. Visit industrial buildings where the Navy once produced weapons ammunition and landmarks such as the blue castle trolley barn and beaux-arts WASA building. Learn how new development projects are transforming the Capitol Riverfront into a business center, urban neighborhood, and entertainment district. Led by Michael Stevens and Gary McManus, presented by Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District and Forest City Washington. Special thanks to Forest City Washington.

History of Brookland (sponsored by Abdo Development)
Saturday 10:30 am - 12 noon
Meet inside St. Anthony’s School cafeteria, 3400 12th Street, NE
End at Brookland Metro station
Discover the rich heritage and modern-day development of charming central Brookland, a one-time trolley suburb. See the work of architects such as John Joseph Early, Howard Mackay, and Hilyard Robinson and the homes of famous residents such as Ralph Bunche, Justine Ward, and Pearl Bailey. Led by volunteer residents of Greater Brookland and presented by the Brookland Tour Committee.

Portrait Patrol: Pershing Park
Saturday 10:30 am - 12 noon
Meet and end at the General Pershing statue located in Pershing Park (Pennsylvania Avenue and 14th Street, NW)
Reservations required: 202-661-7581 or reply@CulturalTourismDC.org
Join the Portrait Patrol, an elite squad of preteens (and associated adult personnel) traveling to key locations to draw lifelike and expressive portraits of historical figures. Test your sketching skills and see if you have what it takes. After warming up in Pershing Park, the Patrol heads to the Willard InterContinental to make portraits of famous guests such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Harry Houdini, and President-elect Lincoln and his family. Materials are provided. Led by Corcoran drawing instructors and presented by the Corcoran College of Art + Design and Willard InterContinental Hotel.

Barry Farm, Anacostia
Saturday 10:45 am - 12:45 pm
Meet and end at Anacostia Metro station
This visit to Anacostia highlights an area that was once home to thousands of homeless ex-slaves after the Civil War. Secretly purchased by General Oliver O. Howard of the Bureau of Refugees, Freemen, and Abandoned Lands, and the local Barry Family, these 370 acres of land became affluent and nationally known as Frederick Douglass’s sons and other notables lived there. Led by Kalem Umrani and presented by Barry Farm Residents Council.

Bringing Art to the Business District
Saturday 11 am - 12:30 pm
Meet at the Call Box in front of 1100 Connecticut Avenue, NW directly across from the Farragut North Metro station (L Street exit)
End at 18th and G Streets, NW
K Street and its business district are known for lobbyists and politics. The Golden Triangle BID highlights another side of the neighborhood through its Art on Call project. With a focus on newly restored police and fire call boxes as works of art, the artists whose beautiful and intriguing artwork now fills the call boxes lead this walk. Presented by Golden Triangle Business Improvement District. 

Congressional Cemetery
Saturday 11 - 11:45 am
Meet and end at 18th and E Streets, SE
History comes alive at the historic wrought-iron gates of Congressional Cemetery. Step back into the earliest days of the Federal City with the tombs of city founders such as William Prout and Griffith Coombe, and visit the tombs of noted Americans from the 20th century such as John Philip Sousa and J. Edgar Hoover, in addition to the 9/11 Memorial Grove. Led by Joyce Palmer and presented by Congressional Cemetery.

Embassy Row (sponsored by Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP) (check out last year's preview at dcist!) - THIS TOUR IS FULL
Saturday 11 am - 1 pm
Meet outside the Dupont Circle Metro station, (Dupont South exit by the pay phones)
End at The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st Street, NW
Reservations required: 202-661-7581 or reply@CulturalTourismDC.org
Revel in the Beaux-Arts grandeur of Massachusetts Avenue, better known as Embassy Row, and learn about the mining, railroads, banking, and publishing families who showcased their fortunes in the nation’s capital, leaving impressive 1880s and 90s mansions. Imagine fabulous wealth, parties, and scandals of the past while glimpsing the life led by Washington’s diplomatic community today. Led by Chris Zarr and presented by Washington Walks.

Logan Circle
Saturday 11 am - 1 pm
Meet outside McPherson Square Metro station (14th Street exit)
Ends at the corner of 15th and P Streets, NW
Few Washington neighborhoods have witnessed as breathtaking a renaissance as Logan Circle, the city’s only unaltered Victorian residential district. Evolving from rural obscurity to an enclave of architectural splendor, it was first home to affluent whites and later to African Americans. Highlights include Second Empire and High Victorian Gothic homes, impressive restoration and renovation, restaurants and shops. Led by Carolyn Crouch and presented by Washington Walks.

Who Was Hortense Prout?  A Walk from Slavery to Freedom in Adams Morgan
Saturday 11 am - 12:30 pm
Meet at 18th Street and Columbia Road, NW (on the SunTrust Bank plaza next to the Saturday Farmers Market)
End at Walter Pierce Park, 2630 Adams Mill Road, NW
At the start of the Civil War, Adams Morgan was a sprawling cattle farm worked by three generations of an enslaved African American family. Discover how they lived and one daughter’s daring attempt to become free. A visit to Walter C. Pierce Community Park will show how Howard University archeologists are documenting DC’s most active African American cemetery following the Civil War. Led by Mary Belcher and Eddie Becker and presented by the Kalorama Citizens Association.

Before Harlem, There Was U Street (check out last year's preview at dcist!) - CANCELLED
Saturday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Meet and end outside U St/African Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Metro station (13th Street exit)
Reservations required: 202-661-7581 or reply@CulturalTourismDC.org
Take a walk along Washington’s “Black Broadway,” where Duke Ellington grew up and was inspired, and where musical greats such as Cab Calloway and Dizzy Gillespie played into the wee hours of the morning. Here in the shadow of Howard University, African Americans created a strong community that produced leaders for the city and the nation. Led by Phyllis Fleming and presented by Cultural Tourism DC and Washington Walks.

Alley Living in Capitol Hill
Saturday 12 noon - 2:30 pm
Meet at the northeast corner of Third Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, SE (next to the SunTrust Bank), three blocks from the Capitol South Metro station
End at Gessford Court, SE, near Eastern Market 
Alleys were used for stabling horses, industry, and housing the poor in the 1800s and early 1900s. Housing reform, zoning regulations, and urban renewal made most of these uses illegal. Visit Capitol Hill alleys and one of the city’s only remaining hitching posts. Led by Richard Layman and presented by Alley Residents of Washington, Citizens Planning Coalition, and Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space weblog.

Black Georgetown Revisited
Saturday 12 noon - 1:30 pm
Meet at Georgetown Harbor at Wisconsin Avenue and Water Street, NW
Ends at Rose Park, 26th and P Streets, NW
This tour highlights the rich black history of Georgetown, starting in Herring Hill, named by the African American residents who lived in that western part of the city since its founding in 1751. Visit the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, a stop on the Underground Railroad, and hear tales of prominent citizens. Led by Noel Paige and presented by UC Tours.

Galleries 1054
Saturday 12 noon - 1:30 pm
Meet at corner of 31st and M Streets, NW
Tour Galleries 1054, a collection of art galleries located in Canal Square, on the historic C&O Canal. Visit each gallery in the square to discuss the art work on display: Alla Rogers Gallery, Cross Mackenzie Ceramics, LeGalerie Petite, MOCA DC, Parish Gallery, and Smith Parada. Then continue down the Potomac riverfront to discuss the architecture of buildings such as the Swedish Embassy and Harbor Place. Led and presented by Galleries 1054.

History of Brookland (sponsored by Abdo Development)
Saturday 12 noon - 1:30 pm
Meet inside St. Anthony’s School cafeteria, 3400 12th Street, NE
End at Brookland Metro station
Discover the rich heritage and modern-day development of charming central Brookland, a one-time trolley suburb. See the work of architects such as John Joseph Early, Howard Mackay, and Hilyard Robinson and the homes of famous residents such as Ralph Bunche, Justine Ward, and Pearl Bailey. Led by volunteer residents of Greater Brookland and presented by the Brookland Tour Committee.

Blagden Alley & Naylor Court: Alley Life in DC from the 1850s to the Present
Saturday 1 - 3 pm
Meet and end the corner of Ninth and N Streets, NW
Explore the nooks and crannies of Washington’s back alleys with historians Dr. Mark Herlong and Anthony Smallwood. This tour of two remaining alleys in Washington - Blagden Alley and Naylor Court - will draw comparison to life in a typical gold rush town and discuss the current culture of alley life. Presented by Broken Square Media and Knew Gallery.

Eckington - 100 Years of Capital Traction
Saturday 1 - 2:30 pm
Meet outside New York Avenue Metro station (Florida Avenue exit) in front of the Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms Headquarters, corner of N and Second Streets, NE
End at Rhode Island Avenue Metro station
Once a tranquil country estate, this neighborhood tells the story of Washington’s first electric streetcar and maps the expansion of the city along the well-worn tracks of the Metropolitan Branch of the B&O Railroad. Led by Brian Kraft and presented by the DC Preservation League and the Eckington Civic Association.

Embassy Row (sponsored by Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP) (check out last year's preview at dcist!) - THIS TOUR IS FULL
Saturday 1 - 3 pm
Meet outside the Dupont Circle Metro station, (Dupont South exit by the pay phones)
End at The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st Street, NW
Reservations required: 202-661-7581 or reply@CulturalTourismDC.org
Revel in the Beaux-Arts grandeur of Massachusetts Avenue, better known as Embassy Row, and learn about the mining, railroads, banking, and publishing families who showcased their fortunes in the nation’s capital, leaving impressive 1880s and 90s mansions. Imagine fabulous wealth, parties, and scandals of the past while glimpsing the life led by Washington’s diplomatic community today. Led by May O’Day and presented by Washington Walks.

History Before History: The Geologic Saga of Washington, DC - THIS TOUR IS FULL
Saturday 1 - 4 pm
Meet in the park across from the Harvard Towers apartment building, 1845 Harvard Street, NW, corner of Harvard Street and Adams Mill Road 
End in Woodley Park
Reservations required: 202-661-7581 or reply@CulturalTourismDC.org
Go back in time 700 million years! Before DC was a city it was the bottom of an ancient ocean, the center of a mountain range, a magma chamber, and a river in which dinosaurs swam. Learn the geological story of the landscape by visiting rock outcrops in Adams Morgan and Rock Creek Park. Led by Callan Bentley, geology instructor, Northern Virginia Community College.
Special Instructions: This tour will involve walking on unpaved forest trails in addition to city streets. Please wear appropriate footwear. Some of the terrain is hilly. Total distance is about two miles.

Mount Vernon Triangle Development Tour
Saturday 1 - 2:30 pm
Meet and end at Mount Vernon Square (Eighth and K Streets, NW, south entrance of Carnegie Library)
Mount Vernon Triangle is one of the city’s newest historic districts, a developing mix of 19th-century residential and commercial buildings and high-rise apartment buildings. Explore the remnants of the old neighborhood as they are incorporated into new developments and visit the site of the Northern Liberties Riot, Convention Hall, and a new condo and office building recently completed on the east end of downtown. Led by Bill McLeod and presented by Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District. Special thanks to Four Fifty Five Massachusetts Avenue and ASB Real Estate Investments.

Old Tenleytown (sponsored by WAMU-FM)
Saturday 1 - 3 pm
Meet and end in front of Best Buy, 4500 Wisconsin Avenue, corner of Albemarle Street, NW (Tenleytown Metro station, west exit) 
Visit the second oldest neighborhood in the District, settled in 1786 by John Tennally, whose tavern served farmers taking their tobacco to the Georgetown port. Highlights include charming 19th-century houses in the Grant Road Historic District; Fort Reno Park, site of the largest Civil War Fort; and Reno City, an integrated community formed immediately after the Civil War. Led by Frank J. Haendler and presented by the Tenleytown Neighbors Association and Tenleytown Historical Society.

The Sumner School and Its Vanished Neighborhood
Saturday 1 - 3 pm
Meet and end outside the Charles Sumner School Museum, 17th and M Streets, NW (Farragut North Metro station)
Museum archivist Hayden Wetzel will lead a walking tour of the area around the old Sumner and Macgruder Schools (roughly 16th Street to Connecticut Avenue), pointing out remnants of the community that once existed there. The tour also goes behind-the-scenes at the Sumner School Museum. Presented by The Charles Sumner School Museum.

Temperance Tour (check out last year's preview at dcist!)
Saturday 1 - 4 pm
Meet at the Cogswell Temperance Fountain, Seventh Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
End outside the Woodrow Wilson House, 2340 S Street, NW
Visit sites in Washington, DC related to the anti-alcohol movement that led to Prohibition, including the Cogswell Temperance Fountain, Calvary Baptist Church, and President Woodrow Wilson’s house. Join us afterwards as we toast the end of Prohibition at the nearby Brickskeller. Led by The Prohibition Hangover author Garrett Peck.
Special Instructions: Please bring Metro farecard.

Capitol Hill - THIS TOUR IS FULL
Saturday 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Meet outside Eastern Market Metro station
End at Eastern Market, Seventh Street and North Carolina Avenue, SE
Reservations required: 202-661-7581 or reply@CulturalTourismDC.org
Most people think of Capitol Hill as a place of business, law, and politics. But “the Hill” is much more. Dating to the 18th century, the neighborhood is home to the historic Marine Corps Barracks, an alley that once housed more than 100 people, a Gothic Revival church, and Eastern Market. Led by Dwane Starlin and presented by Cultural Tourism DC and Washington Walks.
Special Instructions: American Sign Language interpreter will participate in this walk.

History of Brookland (sponsored by Abdo Development)
Saturday 1:30 - 3 pm
Meet inside St. Anthony’s School cafeteria, 3400 12th Street, NE
End at Brookland Metro station
Discover the rich heritage and modern-day development of charming central Brookland, a one-time trolley suburb. See the work of architects such as John Joseph Early, Howard Mackay, and Hilyard Robinson and the homes of famous residents such as Ralph Bunche, Justine Ward, and Pearl Bailey. Led by volunteer residents of Greater Brookland and presented by the Brookland Tour Committee.

Moveable Feast - THIS TOUR IS FULL
Saturday 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Meet outside Archives-Navy Mem’l-Penn Quarter Metro station 
End at the corner of 15th and U Streets, NW
Reservations required: 202-661-7581 or reply@CulturalTourismDC.org
Celebrate the locally grown DC food market on this three-hour nibble-and-nosh fest, serving up tales of gastronomic history along the way. The tour starts downtown where bubble tea, ginger scones, and roasted coffee awaits, followed by famous DC eateries, a half-smoke, and a dessert course. Walkers will munch, sip, walk, and repeat. Led by Amy Kunz and presented by Washington Walks.
Special Instructions: Please bring Metro farecard; participants must pay for all food purchases.

Victory at Fort Stevens
Saturday 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Meet at Fort Stevens Battleground, 13th and Peabody Streets, NW
End at Battleground National Cemetery on Georgia Avenue, NW
Explore Fort Stevens and its surrounding neighborhood to relive the historical highlights of the moral turning point of the Civil War. Highlights include the spot where Abraham Lincoln stood when he was almost shot by enemy fire and Battleground National Cemetery, the final resting place for 41 brave men who fought and died at Fort Stevens. Led and presented by members of the Brightwood Community Association.

From the Beatles to XM Radio, the Evolution of NoMa (North of Massachusetts Avenue)
Saturday 2 - 3:30 pm
Meet and end at the New York Avenue Metro station (M Street exit)
This up-and-coming neighborhood just north of Union Station is home to landmarks such as the Washington Coliseum, site of the Beatles first US concert in 1967. The New York Avenue Metro station opened in 2004, igniting the pace of development in NoMa, and with lead anchors like XM Radio; US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms; and NPR, a new mixed-use neighborhood is taking shape. Led and presented by Elizabeth Price, president, NoMa Business Improvement District.

More than Monuments
Saturday 2 - 3:30 pm
Meet at the corner of 15th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW (north side of Constitution)
End at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial
The National Mall is filled with legendary stories about George Washington’s love for dogs, why Abraham Lincoln wore a beard, why French women loved Thomas Jefferson, and much more! These young and energetic guides believe that “historical & hysterical is the best way to experience the monuments!” Great for all ages. Presented by DC By Foot Tour Company - Home of the Free Walking Tour.
 
Historic Tour at Twin Oaks - THIS TOUR IS FULL
Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Meet and end at 34th Street and Woodley Road, NW (near the Washington National Cathedral)
Reservations required: 202-661-7581 or reply@CulturalTourismDC.org
Twin Oaks, the largest privately owned estate in Washington, DC, was purchased in 1888 by Gardiner Green Hubbard, founder of the National Geographic Society. The 26-room house is the only remaining example of early Colonial (Georgian) Revival in DC. From 1937 to 1978, Twin Oaks served as the Ambassadors residence for the Republic of China. It is now the private property of the Taiwanese government. Led by volunteer guides and presented by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office.

Washington Waterfront
Saturday 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Meet outside Waterfront-SEU Metro station
End at Seventh Street and Maine Avenue, SW
Since Pierre L’Enfant drafted the first city plans for the District of Columbia, Southwest has been home to a diverse community that has included wealthy speculators, free blacks, and European immigrants. Learn how urban renewal brought reinvention and visit the Titanic Memorial, the city’s oldest row of houses, a marina, and colorful fish market. Led by Carolyn Crouch and presented by Washington Walks.

History of Brookland (sponsored by Abdo Development)
Saturday 3 - 4:30 pm
Meet inside St. Anthony’s School cafeteria, 3400 12th Street, NE
End at Brookland Metro station
Discover the rich heritage and modern-day development of charming central Brookland, a one-time trolley suburb. See the work of architects such as John Joseph Early, Howard Mackay, and Hilyard Robinson and the homes of famous residents such as Ralph Bunche, Justine Ward, and Pearl Bailey. Led by volunteer residents of Greater Brookland and presented by the Brookland Tour Committee.

History of Brookland (sponsored by Abdo Development) 
Saturday 4 - 5:30 pm
Meet inside St. Anthony’s School cafeteria, 3400 12th Street, NE
End at Brookland Metro station
Discover the rich heritage and modern-day development of charming central Brookland, a one-time trolley suburb. See the work of architects such as John Joseph Early, Howard Mackay, and Hilyard Robinson and the homes of famous residents such as Ralph Bunche, Justine Ward, and Pearl Bailey. Led by volunteer residents of Greater Brookland and presented by the Brookland Tour Committee.

SUNDAY, APRIL 27

DC 8 WARDS EcoTour (Bike Tour) - CANCELLED
Sunday 9 am - 1:30 pm
Meet outside Eastern Market Metro station plaza
End at Tenleytown Metro station
Reservations required: www.WholenessforHumanity.com or 202-686-9813
This 21-mile bike ride through all eight wards of DC will raise awareness of projects that enhance the health of the Anacostia Watershed. Visit active service projects and learn about successful environmental projects along the way. Led by Ronald Austin, clean city coordinator, Office of the Mayor, and presented by Wholeness for Humanity, U.S. EPA, Service for Peace, Downtown DC BID, Friends of the Earth, DC Department of the Clean City, DC Department of the Environment, and Office of Planning.
Special instructions: Please bring your own bike.

Art on Line: The Story Behind the Artwork at Metro Stations
Sunday 9:30 am - 12 noon
Meet and end inside Metro Center station at the F and 12th Streets exit, under the stained glass sculptures
Reservations required: 202-661-7581 or reply@CulturalTourismDC.org
Led by Michael McBride, manager of the WMATA Art in Transit program, this riding and walking tour tells the fascinating stories behind the unique works of art at Metro stations. Hear about the artists, how the artwork was selected, and what it takes to fabricate and install large-scale works of art in the Metrorail system. Presented by Metro.
Special Instructions: Please bring Metro farecard.

Capitol Hill and the Landmark Eastern Market
Sunday 10 - 11:30 am
Meet at Eastern Market Metro station plaza (east side toward Eighth Street)
End at Eastern Market, Seventh and C Streets, SE
Trace the evolution of the 135-year-old Eastern Market from the Navy Yard to its present location, a Victorian-style masterpiece designed by political radical and architect Adolph Cluss. Hear stories about market culture and how, despite a ravaging fire in 2007, local efforts have persisted in maintaining this vital neighborhood hub, where shoppers are greeted by the familiar faces of generations of vendors. Led by Carole Kolker and presented by Cultural Tourism DC. Special thanks to the Capitol Hill Restoration Society, the Flea Market at Eastern Market, and the Capitol Hill Community Foundation.

Georgetown - THIS TOUR IS FULL
Sunday 10 am - 12 pm
Meet in the park at 28th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (next to gas station)
End at Francis Scott Key Park in Georgetown
Reservations required: 202-661-7581 or reply@CulturalTourismDC.org
A walk through Georgetown is a voyage through time: 200-year-old mansions and their eccentric owners, fortunes won and lost, Federal and Victorian architecture, political intrigue, and urban renewal. Famous for its shopping, dining, nightlife, and Kennedy pedigree, this example of a complete historic town also boasts wonderful museums and gardens. Led by Dwane Starlin and presented by Washington Walks.
Special Instructions: American Sign Language interpreter will participate in this walk. Some terrain is hilly.

H Street NE Alley Tour
Sunday 10 am - 12:30 pm
Meet outside New York Avenue Metro station (south exit at M Street, NE)
End at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1300 H Street, NE
This tour traces the development of the H Street neighborhood along the railroad, and discusses how alleys became locations for stables, industry storage, and housing. The tour includes a stop at two occupied alley dwellings. Led by Richard Layman and presented by Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space blog, Frozen Tropics blog, and the Citizens Planning Coalition.

More than Monuments
Sunday 10 - 11:30 am
Meet at the corner of 15th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW (north side of Constitution)
End at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial
The National Mall is filled with legendary stories about George Washington’s love for dogs, why Abraham Lincoln wore a beard, why French women loved Thomas Jefferson, and much more! These young and energetic guides believe that “historical & hysterical is the best way to experience the monuments!” Great for all ages. Presented by DC By Foot Tour Company - Home of the Free Walking Tour.

Shaw: Where DC Comes Together, Part I
Sunday 10 am - 12:30 pm
Meet at the northwest corner of Seventh Street and Mount Vernon Place, NW
Ends at Azi’s Café, 1336 Ninth Street, NW
Shaw has always been a crossroads. Explore Shaw’s southern half, originally a streetcar suburb, where many notable historic figures lived and worked, including explorer John Wesley Powell, African American U.S. Senator Blanche K. Bruce, and historian Carter G. Woodson. Led by Shaw Main Streets Executive Director Alexander M. Padro and presented by Shaw Main Streets.
 
Takoma Park
Sunday 10 am - 12 noon
Meet at Takoma Metro station
End at Carole and Laurel Avenues, NW
Explore the residential and commercial origins of this suburban community founded by B.F. Gilbert in 1884. Following the original land purchase, the tour spans both sides of the DC – Maryland boundary stopping at one of the few remaining original 1791 boundary stones marking the federal border. Led by volunteer tour guide Diana Kohn and presented by Historic Takoma, Inc.

Chevy Chase DC
Sunday 11 - 11:45 am
Meet and end outside the Avalon Theater, 5612 Connecticut Avenue, NW (one block south of Chevy Chase Circle)
Tour the historic areas of Chevy Chase DC, including residential and commercial structures along the Connecticut Avenue corridor. Led by volunteer Keene Taylor, Jr. and presented by Historic Chevy Chase, DC, Inc.

Drawing Wisconsin
Sunday 11 am - 12 noon
Meet and end at the Corcoran College of Art + Design, Georgetown campus, 1801 35th Street, NW
Reservations required: 202-661-7581 or reply@CulturalTourismDC.org
Wisconsin Avenue in Georgetown is a lively mix of historic architecture, greenery, intriguing shops, and people from near and far – an ideal subject for sketching! The tour guides will offer lessons in observational drawing suitable for beginners and more experienced sketchers. Materials provided. Presented by the Corcoran College of Art + Design.
 
Gallaudet University Campus Tour
Sunday 11 am - 12:30 pm
Meet and end at Gallaudet University, EMG Building lobby in the Visitors Center (Eighth Street and Florida Avenue, NE entrance)
The world’s only university for deaf and hard-of-hearing students is located right in DC. Given in American Sign Language, with voice interpreters, this tour will explain the origins of the nation’s first deaf school and university traditions, point out one of the nation’s first swimming pools, and visit the spot from which former President James Garfield made his final public speech. Led and presented by Gallaudet University Visitors Center staff.

Georgetown - THIS TOUR IS FULL
Sunday 11 am - 1 pm
Meet in the park at 28th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (next to gas station)
End at Francis Scott Key Park in Georgetown
Reservations required: 202-661-7581 or reply@CulturalTourismDC.org
A walk through Georgetown is a voyage through time: 200-year-old mansions and their eccentric owners, fortunes won and lost, Federal and Victorian architecture, political intrigue, and urban renewal. Famous for its shopping, dining, nightlife, and Kennedy pedigree, this example of a complete historic town also boasts wonderful museums and gardens. Led by Chris Zarr and presented by Washington Walks.
Special Instructions: Some terrain is hilly.

Drawing Wisconsin
Sunday 12 noon - 1 pm
Meet and end at the Corcoran College of Art + Design, Georgetown campus, 1801 35th Street, NW
Reservations required: 202-661-7581 or reply@CulturalTourismDC.org
Wisconsin Avenue in Georgetown is a lively mix of historic architecture, greenery, intriguing shops, and people from near and far – an ideal subject for sketching! The tour guides will offer lessons in observational drawing suitable for beginners and more experienced sketchers. Materials provided. Presented by the Corcoran College of Art + Design.

History of Brookland (sponsored by Abdo Development)
Sunday 12 noon - 1:30 pm
Meet inside St. Anthony’s School cafeteria, 3400 12th Street, NE
End at Brookland Metro station
Discover the rich heritage and modern-day development of charming central Brookland, a one-time trolley suburb. See the work of architects such as John Joseph Early, Howard Mackay, and Hilyard Robinson and the homes of famous residents such as Ralph Bunche, Justine Ward, and Pearl Bailey. Led by volunteer residents of Greater Brookland and presented by the Brookland Tour Committee.

A Walk into the Past: Illuminating the Invisible
Sunday 1 - 2:30 pm
Meet at the Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh Street, NW (Gallery Pl-Chinatown Metro station, H Street exit)
End at the corner of 7th and F Streets, NW at the south entrance to Gallery Pl-Chinatown Metro station
Time Shadows, a poetry display in Downtown DC showcases poems from China, Germany, and the US written over a span of 1,200 years. Local historian Alice Stewart will explore the 19th- and 20th-century experiences of Chinese and German immigrants’ in this neighborhood. Poets will read aloud German, Chinese, and American poems in their native languages and accompanying translations. Presented by the Goethe-Institut and the Chinatown Community Cultural Center.

Blagden Alley & Naylor Court: Alley Life in DC from the 1850s to the Present
Sunday 1 - 3 pm
Meet and end the corner of Ninth and N Streets, NW
Explore the nooks and crannies of Washington’s back alleys with historians Dr. Mark Herlong and Anthony Smallwood. This tour of two of the remaining alleys in Washington – Blagden Alley and Naylor Court – will draw comparisons to life in a typical gold rush town and discuss the current culture of alley life. Presented by Broken Square Media and Knew Gallery.

Drawing Wisconsin - CANCELLED
Sunday 1 - 2 pm
Meet and end at the Corcoran College of Art + Design, Georgetown campus, 1801 35th Street, NW
Reservations required: 202-661-7581 or reply@CulturalTourismDC.org
Wisconsin Avenue in Georgetown is a lively mix of historic architecture, greenery, intriguing shops, and people from near and far – an ideal subject for sketching! The tour guides will offer lessons in observational drawing suitable for beginners and more experienced sketchers. Materials provided. Presented by the Corcoran College of Art + Design.

Georgetown - THIS TOUR IS FULL
Sunday 1 - 3 pm
Meet in the park at 28th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (next to gas station)
End at Francis Scott Key Park in Georgetown
Reservations required: 202-661-7581 or reply@CulturalTourismDC.org
A walk through Georgetown is a voyage through time: 200-year-old mansions and their eccentric owners, fortunes won and lost, Federal and Victorian architecture, political intrigue, and urban renewal. Famous for its shopping, dining, nightlife, and Kennedy pedigree, this example of a complete historic town also boasts wonderful museums and gardens. Led by Christy Pachucki and presented by Washington Walks.
Special Instructions: Some terrain is hilly.

History Before History: The Geologic Saga of Washington, DC - THIS TOUR IS FULL
Sunday 1 - 4 pm
Meet in the park across from the Harvard Towers apartment building, 1845 Harvard Street, NW, corner of Harvard Street and Adams Mill Road 
End in Woodley Park
Reservations required: 202-661-7581 or reply@CulturalTourismDC.org
Go back in time 700 million years! Before DC was a city it was the bottom of an ancient ocean, the center of a mountain range, a magma chamber, and a river in which dinosaurs swam. Learn the geological story of the landscape by visiting rock outcrops in Adams Morgan and Rock Creek Park. Led by Callan Bentley, geology instructor, Northern Virginia Community College.
Special Instructions: This tour will involve walking on unpaved forest trails in addition to city streets. Please wear appropriate footwear. Some of the terrain is hilly. Total distance is about two miles.

Mount Vernon Triangle Development Tour
Sunday 1 - 2:30 pm
Meet and end at Mount Vernon Square (Eighth and K Streets, NW, south entrance of Carnegie Library)
Mount Vernon Triangle is one of the city’s newest historic districts, a developing mix of 19th-century residential and commercial buildings and high-rise apartment buildings. Explore the remnants of the old neighborhood as they are incorporated into new developments and visit the site of the Northern Liberties Riot, Convention Hall, and a new condo and office building recently completed on the east end of downtown. Led by Bill McLeod and presented by Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District. Special thanks to Four Fifty Five Massachusetts Avenue and ASB Real Estate Investments.

Shaw: Where DC Comes Together, Part II
Sunday 1 - 3:30 pm
Meet at the northwest corner of Seventh and R Streets, NW
Ends at Nellie’s Sports Bar, 900 U Street, NW
Entertainment has long been the focus of Shaw’s northern half – from the Howard Theater, where many black entertainers performed, to the pool hall where Duke Ellington decided to become a musician. Tour highlights include a newly renovated movie theater building and the city’s first African American YWCA. Led by Shaw Main Streets Executive Director Alexander M. Padro and presented by Shaw Main Streets.

Capitol Hill and the Landmark Eastern Market
Sunday 1:30 - 3 pm
Meet at Eastern Market Metro station plaza (on the east side toward Eighth Street)
End at Eastern Market, Seventh and C Streets, SE
Trace the evolution of the 135-year-old Eastern Market from the Navy Yard to its present location, a Victorian-style masterpiece designed by political radical and architect Adolph Cluss. Hear stories about market culture and how, despite a ravaging fire in 2007, local efforts have persisted in maintaining this vital neighborhood hub, where shoppers are greeted by the familiar faces of generations of vendors. Led by Carole Kolker and presented by Cultural Tourism DC. Special thanks to the Capitol Hill Restoration Society, the Flea Market at Eastern Market, and the Capitol Hill Community Foundation.

History of Brookland (sponsored by Abdo Development)
Sunday 1:30 - 3 pm
Meet inside St. Anthony’s School cafeteria, 3400 12th Street, NE
End at Brookland Metro station
Discover the rich heritage and modern-day development of charming central Brookland, a one-time trolley suburb. See the work of architects such as John Joseph Early, Howard Mackay, and Hilyard Robinson and the homes of famous residents such as Ralph Bunche, Justine Ward, and Pearl Bailey. Led by volunteer residents of Greater Brookland and presented by the Brookland Tour Committee.

Interfaith EcoTour (Bike Tour)
Sunday 2 - 4 pm
Meet outside Tenleytown Metro station (corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Albemarle Street, NW)
End at Gandhi Statue Memorial, Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Reservations required at www.WholenessforHumanity.com or 202-686-9813
Take a bike tour of religious centers in DC including the Association of United Hindu-Jain Temples, Gandhi Memorial Park, Embassy of the Vatican, Islamic Center of Washington, St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Washington Hebrew Congregation, and Washington National Cathedral, among many others. Led by Greg Drury and presented by Wholeness for Humanity, U.S. EPA, Friends of the Earth, DC Department of the Environment and Office of Planning.
Special instructions: Please bring your own bike.

More than Monuments
Sunday 2 - 3:30 pm
Meet at the corner of 15th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW (north side of Constitution)
End at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial
The National Mall is filled with legendary stories about George Washington’s love for dogs, why Abraham Lincoln wore a beard, why French women loved Thomas Jefferson, and much more! These young and energetic guides believe that “historical & hysterical is the best way to experience the monuments!” Great for all ages. Presented by DC By Foot Tour Company - Home of the Free Walking Tour.

A Musical Tour of Mount Pleasant (check out a preview at dcist!)
Sunday 2 - 4 pm
Meet across from Columbia Heights Metro station on 14th Street in front of CVS
End in Lamont Park
Discover DC’s historic popular music scene – from country/western through rock ‘n’ roll, mariachi, and punk. Starting on 14th Street in Columbia Heights, wind your way through Mount Pleasant to see where music makers lived and played, and hear the tour guides recreate their music! Led by Mara Cherkasky, with Natalie Avery, Olivia Cadaval, Wayne Kahn, and Janelle Treibitz.

Historic Tour at Twin Oaks - THIS TOUR IS FULL
Sunday 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Meet and end at 34th Street and Woodley Road, NW (near the Washington National Cathedral)
Reservations required: 202-661-7581 or reply@CulturalTourismDC.org
Twin Oaks, the largest privately owned estate in Washington, DC, was purchased in 1888 by Gardiner Green Hubbard, founder of the National Geographic Society. The 26-room house is the only remaining example of early Colonial (Georgian) Revival in DC. From 1937 to 1978, Twin Oaks served as the Ambassadors residence for the Republic of China. It is now the private property of the Taiwanese government. Led by volunteer guides and presented by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office.

Penn Quarter
Sunday 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Meet outside Archives-Navy Mem’l -Penn Quarter Metro station
End at Third and G Streets, NW
The 19th century meets the 21st in trendy Penn Quarter. Downtown’s Seventh Street corridor boasts hip hotels, restaurants, and loft apartments amidst attractions like the International Spy Museum, National Portrait Gallery, and Shakespeare Theatre, most of which are housed in buildings dating to the 1800s. Led by Carolyn Crouch and presented by Washington Walks.
Special Instructions: American Sign Language interpreter will participate in this walk.

East Washington Heights
Sunday 3 - 5 pm
Meet and end at Hillcrest Recreation Center, Camden and 32nd Streets, SE
Discover grand boulevards, stately homes, and sprawling parkland once known collectively as East Washington Heights. Explore the fascinating history of adjacent neighborhoods now known individually as Hillcrest, Penn-Branch, and Fort DuPont Park. Visit “Nonesuch,” a restored 18th-century manor house and Fort DuPont National Park, the city’s second largest area of green space. Led and presented by Ward 7 resident Jim Byers.

Gallaudet University Campus Tour
3 - 4:30 pm
Meet and end at Gallaudet University, EMG Building lobby in the Visitors Center (Eighth Street and Florida Avenue, NE entrance)
The world’s only university for deaf and hard-of-hearing students is located right in DC. Given in American Sign Language, with voice interpreters, this tour will explain the origins of the nation’s first deaf school and university traditions, point out one of the nation’s first swimming pools, and visit the spot from which former President James Garfield made his final public speech. Led and presented by Gallaudet University Visitors Center staff.

History of Brookland (sponsored by Abdo Development)
Sunday 3 - 4:30 pm
Meet inside St. Anthony’s School cafeteria, 3400 12th Street, NE
End at Brookland Metro station
Discover the rich heritage and modern-day development of charming central Brookland, a one-time trolley suburb. See the work of architects such as John Joseph Early, Howard Mackay, and Hilyard Robinson and the homes of famous residents such as Ralph Bunche, Justine Ward, and Pearl Bailey. Led by volunteer residents of Greater Brookland and presented by the Brookland Tour Committee.

History of Brookland (sponsored by Abdo Development)
Sunday 4 - 5:30 pm
Meet inside St. Anthony’s School cafeteria, 3400 12th Street, NE
End at Brookland Metro station
Discover the rich heritage and modern-day development of charming central Brookland, a one-time trolley suburb. See the work of architects such as John Joseph Early, Howard Mackay, and Hilyard Robinson and the homes of famous residents such as Ralph Bunche, Justine Ward, and Pearl Bailey. Led by volunteer residents of Greater Brookland and presented by the Brookland Tour Committee.

Capital Sites/Capital Sites@Nite
Sunday 4 - 7 pm
Meet and end at the Bike and Roll kiosk in front of the Old Post Office Pavilion, 12th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Experience Washington, DC’s history and culture by bike! This tour provides an overview of the city as you bike to and learn about the major sites on and around the National Mall, including the Capitol Building, the Supreme Court, Smithsonian museums, the World War II Memorial, the Washington Monument, and more. Led and presented by Bike and Roll Washington, DC.
Special instructions: Bike rental available.

For support of the Capitol Hill and the Landmark Eastern Market tour, we thank the Capitol Hill Restoration Society, the Flea Market at Eastern Market, and the Capitol Hill Community Foundation.

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