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Spies of Georgetown Walking Tour - THIS TOUR IS FULL
Saturday 9 - 11:30 am
Meet at southeast corner of Wisconsin Avenue and R Street, NW (in front of Georgetown Public Library)
End at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and O Street, NW
Reservations required: email@spiesofwashingtontour.com
Georgetown is one of the most fashionable areas of Washington but it has a secret - espionage and intrigue. This tour will highlight sites associated with spies, counter-spies, and covert action, with stories truly “stranger than fiction.”  Led by Carol Bessette, a retired Air Force intelligence officer and certified Master Tour Guide. Presented by Spies of Georgetown Tour.

St. Elizabeth's East Campus Tour - Past, Present, and Future
Saturday 9 - 10:30 am
Meet and end at St. Elizabeth's Chapel parking lot, 2700 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE
Reservations required: Online or by phone at 202-661-7581
Tour historic St. Elizabeth's Hospital, a pioneer in therapeutic techniques in mental health. Opened in 1855, St. E’s has treated over 125,000 patients, including John Hinckley, Jr. Hear redevelopment plans for the campus that include mixed use and mixed income housing with open spaces that highlight cultural and historic landmarks. Led and presented by Genevieve Hanson, development manager, Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development.

Art on Line: The Story Behind the Artwork at Metro Stations
Saturday 9:30 am - 12 noon
Meet and end inside Metro Center station, F and 12th Streets exit, under the stained glass sculptures
Reservations required: Online or by phone at 202-661-7581
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.
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German Immigrants Downtown: The Evidence Preserved
Saturday 9:30 - 11 am
Meet and end at the Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh Street, NW (one block north of Gallery Pl-Chinatown Metro station)
Visit sites where German immigrants lived, worked, and worshipped. German entrepreneurs and artists arrived in considerable numbers in the mid-19th century and played an important role in the life of the city. Proof of their presence is found in and on historic buildings as well as in city directories, the U.S. Census, building permits, and other primary sources, copies of which will be shown during the tour. Comments and critique are welcome. Led by Alice Stewart and presented by the Goethe-Institut.

Kids’ Architectural Tour of Dupont Circle
Saturday 9:30 am - 12 noon
Meet and end at the American Institute of Architects, Washington Chapter, 1777 Church Street, NW
Reservations required: www.wafonline.org
The tour starts with a review of basic architectural vocabulary - the styles, shapes, and materials that form the buildings around us. Then, the Dupont Circle neighborhood tour will point out those features on the Schneider Row Houses, The Cairo, Embassy of Iraq, Wadsworth House, Washington Club, and the Women’s National Democratic Club. Back at the AIA/DC Chapter House, kids will have the chance to build their own model row house. Led by architect John Thomann, AIA and presented by the Washington Architectural Foundation.
Special Instructions: Ages 6 to 12 years old; must be accompanied by an adult.

Can You Dig It? The Past, Present, and Future of Mt. Zion Cemetery
Saturday 10 - 10:45 am
Meet and end at the corner of 27th and Q Streets, NW
Located in Georgetown, Mt. Zion Cemetery has been an interracial burial ground since the early-19th century and a symbol of African American self-determination. Learn about its past, including the 1975 federal court case that preserved the cemetery as a historic landmark, as well as its present and future. Led by students from Bell Multicultural High School and School Without Walls.

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: Online or by phone at 202-661-7581
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 Terry Cordaro and presented by Cultural Tourism DC and Washington Walks.

DC by Foot: Monument Tour
Saturday 10 - 11:15 am
Meet on the northeast corner of 15th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
End at the Lincoln Memorial
Through little-known anecdotes and quirky facts, this tour brings to life the events and people who inspired the monuments. Part performers and part professors, the licensed guides are recent college graduates who are passionate about American history. The sometimes irreverent and always interesting romp holds the attention of even the squirmiest toddler. The perfect solution for anyone who slept through eighth grade history class! Presented by DC by Foot.
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Embassy Row - 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: Online or by phone at 202-661-7581
Revel in the Beaux-Arts grandeur of Massachusetts Avenue, better known as Embassy Row, and learn about the mining, railroad, 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.
Note: American Sign Language interpreter will participate in this walk.

Get Back to your Roots: U.S. National Arboretum
Saturday 10 am - 12 noon
Meet and end at the circle in front of the Administration Building (near 24th and R Streets, NE)
Take a hike through woods, meadows, and world-class gardens! Discover the history and botanical flora of the Arboretum on this two-hour, five-mile hike through its 446 acres. Led by Curator Lynn Batdorf and presented by the U.S. National Arboretum.
Special Instructions: Please bring water and wear hiking boots.

Southwest Waterfront
Saturday 10 - 11:30 am
Meet outside 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 1960s urban renewal, and current projects that are transforming this area. Led by by Nina Albert and Elinor Bacon and presented by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development and Hoffman-Struever Waterfront.
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St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Saturday 10 - 11:30 am
Meet outside Foggy Bottom Metro station
End at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 728 23rd Street, NW
Tour the first Episcopal Church for African Americans in Washington, DC, a former Civil War Chapel donated by Lincoln’s Secretary of War, Edwin M. Stanton. Architectural highlights include magnificent stained glass windows from Lorin de Chartres, France and Tiffany. Led by Brad and Anna Louise Tatum, with Dr. Richard English. Presented by St. Mary’s Episcopal Church.

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 Lincoln Memorial
This tour of the Jefferson, George Mason, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lincoln Memorials may surprise those who think they know the iconic monuments. 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. National Mall Map/Historical Guide and walking tour brochure will be provided. Led by Judy Scott Feldman and presented by The National Mall Conservancy.

The Secrets of Federal Center, SW
Saturday 10 am - 12 noon
Meet outside Smithsonian Metro station (Independence Avenue exit)
End at Federal Center, SW Metro station (corner of Third and D Streets, SW)
The office-dominated, 1960s urban renewal buildings between Independence Avenue and the Southwest Freeway hide an unexpected number of small pleasures. Spy an old church, a hidden pedestrian bridge, a miniature train depot, art deco sculpture, and a silly little tower. Discover those secrets and hear about the forces that shaped the present neighborhood. Led by Hayden Wetzel. Sponsored by the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly.

Who Was Hortense Prout? Slavery to Freedom in Adams Morgan
Saturday 10 - 11:30 am
Meet on the SunTrust Bank plaza at 18th Street and Columbia Road, NW
End at Walter Pierce Park, Adams Mill Road and Calvert Street, NW
This tour focuses on a daring 1861 escape attempt by a young African American woman enslaved by John Little, whose cattle farm spread over most of today’s Adams Morgan neighborhood. The tour goes from the site of John Little’s manor house in Kalorama Park to Walter Pierce Park, where Howard University archeologists are surveying DC’s busiest African American Civil War cemetery. Led by Mary Belcher and Eddie Becker and presented by the Kalorama Citizens Association.
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Before Harlem, There Was U Street- 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: Online or by phone at 202-661-7581
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.

Capital Sites by Bike
Saturday 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Meet and end at the Bike and Roll kiosk at 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 and learn about the major sites on the National Mall, including the Capitol Building, Supreme Court, Smithsonian museums, World War II Memorial, Washington Monument, and more. Led and presented by Bike and Roll Washington, DC.
Special instructions: Bike rental available.

Capitol Riverfront: The Neighborhood around the Ballpark
Saturday 10:30 am - 12 noon
Meet outside Navy Yard Metro station (New Jersey Avenue and M Street 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 and presented by Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District and Forest City Washington.
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History of Brookland
Saturday 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Meet inside St. Anthony’s School cafeteria, 3400 12th Street, NE
End at Brookland-CUA Metro station 
This tour of central Brookland offers insight into the development of this one-time trolley suburb and its rich cultural heritage, including its original main street business area. Discover the work of architects such as John Joseph Early, Howard Mackay, and Hilyard Robinson. See the former homes of famous residents such as Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Robert Weaver, Ralph Bunche, Sterling Brown, Justine Ward, and Pearl Bailey. Led by volunteer residents of Greater Brookland and presented by Brookland Tour Committee.
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Congressional Cemetery Introductory Tour
Saturday 11 am - 12 noon
Meet and end at 1801 E Street, SE
History comes to life at the 201-year-old Congressional Cemetery. The creak and clang of the historic wrought-iron gates signal your arrival into the early decades of the Federal City. Visit the tombs of city founders, government officials, presidential families, military heroes, and other infamous individuals, as well as noted Americans from the 20th century, such as John Philip Sousa and J. Edgar Hoover. Led by HCC Dozen Decent Docents and presented by Congressional Cemetery.

Embassy Row - THIS TOUR IS FULL
Saturday 11 am - 1 pm
Meet outside Dupont Circle Metro station (Dupont South exit by the pay phones)
End at The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st Street, NW
Reservations required: Online or by phone at 202-661-7581
Revel in the Beaux-Arts grandeur of Massachusetts Avenue, better known as Embassy Row, and learn about the mining, railroad, 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.

Foggy Bottom
Saturday 11 am - 1 pm
Meet and end outside Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro station (at the bust of George Washington)
Originally a port town called Hamburg, Foggy Bottom was later the site of two breweries, a gas works, and a naval observatory. While the neighborhood’s industrial character has vanished, you can still explore Foggy Bottom’s alleys and courts, and discover the neat rows of houses that blue-collar workers once called home. Led by Carolyn Crouch and presented by Washington Walks.

Gallaudet University Campus Tour
Saturday 11 am - 12 noon
Meet and end at Gallaudet University, Visitor’s Center lobby (Eighth Street and Florida Avenue, NE)
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.
Note: American Sign Language interpreter will participate in this walk.

Blagden Alley and Naylor Court: Alley Life in DC, 1850s to the Present
Saturday 12 noon - 2 pm
Meet on southeast corner of Ninth and N Streets, NW
End on Blagden Alley, NW
Explore the nooks and crannies of Washington’s back alleys. This tour of two surviving residential alleys in Washington - Blagden Alley and Naylor Court - will contrast the lives of the middle-and upper-class inhabitants of the houses facing the streets and those of the working-class alley residents. It will also examine the social and economic evolution of the alley life in 19th and 20th century Washington. Led by local historian Dr. Mark Herlong.

Can You Dig It? The Past, Present, and Future of Mt. Zion Cemetery
Saturday 12 noon - 12:45 pm
Meet and end at the corner of 27th and Q Streets, NW
Located in Georgetown, Mt. Zion Cemetery has been an interracial burial ground since the early- 19th century and a symbol of African-American self-determination. Learn about its past, including the 1975 federal court case that preserved the cemetery as a historic landmark, as well as its present and future. Led by students from Bell Multicultural High School and School Without Walls.

History of Brookland
Saturday 12 noon - 1:30 pm
Meet inside St. Anthony’s School cafeteria, 3400 12th Street, NE
End at Brookland-CUA Metro station
This tour of central Brookland offers insight into the development of this one-time trolley suburb and its rich cultural heritage, including its original main street business area. Discover the work of architects such as John Joseph Early, Howard Mackay, and Hilyard Robinson. See the former homes of famous residents such as Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Robert Weaver, Ralph Bunche, Sterling Brown, Justine Ward, and Pearl Bailey. Led by volunteer residents of Greater Brookland and presented by Brookland Tour Committee.
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Temperance Tour
Saturday 12 noon - 3 pm
Meet at the Cogswell Temperance Fountain, 7th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
End at 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 Garrett Peck, author of The Prohibition Hangover (spring 2009).
Special Instructions: Please bring Metro farecard.
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Artist G. Byron Peck’s Shaw/U Street Mural Tour
Saturday 1 - 3 pm
Meet outside U St/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Metro station (13th Street exit)
End on corner of Connecticut and Florida Avenues, NW 
Take a tour of murals created by prominent DC mural and mosaic artist G. Byron Peck and his associated non-profit, City Arts. Get an eyeful of the landmark mural of Duke Ellington, the Dupont Circle Mural, and the Mayan Mural, all within blocks of each other. Presented by City Arts.

Barry Farm, Anacostia
Saturday 1 - 3 pm
Meet and end at Anacostia Metro station (Howard Road exit)
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 nationally known as Frederick Douglass’s sons and other notables moved there. Led by Kalem Umrani and presented by Barry Farm Residents Council.

Congressional Cemetery Civil War Tour
Saturday 1 - 2 pm
Meet and end at 1801 E Street, SE
History comes to life at the 201-year-old Congressional Cemetery, the final resting place of more than 700 Union and Confederate soldiers, local residents, and military and cabinet officials with close ties to Abraham Lincoln. The Lincoln connections include his personal valet; the door keeper and usher at Ford’s Theatre; and the bartender who served Booth his pre-theatre drink; among many others. Led by Congressional Cemetery docent Steve Hammond and presented by Congressional Cemetery.

Eckington - Washington’s Urban Oasis
Saturday 1 - 2:30 pm
Meet outside New York Avenue Metro station (Florida Avenue exit, corner of Second and N Streets, NE)
End at XM Satellite Radio (Eckington Place and Florida Avenue, NE)
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 B&O Railroad. Visit the former home site of Joseph Gales, Jr., former mayor of Old Washington and publisher of the National Intelligencer. Led by Brian Kraft and presented by the DC Preservation League and the Eckington Civic Association.

Gay Capitol Hill
Saturday 1 - 2:30 pm
Meet in front of 601 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE (Mr. Henry’s Restaurant)
End at Fifth and E Streets, SE
Capitol Hill is the city’s oldest surviving gay and lesbian social and entertainment district. Since the late 1940s, Capitol Hill has been home to important social spaces for the gay community, including the first clubs to host gay and lesbian dancing, Lammas Bookstore, and Wayward Books. Led by Kim Sescoe and presented by The Rainbow History Project.

Gay Dupont
Saturday 1 - 2:30 pm
Meet at 1724 20th Street, NW
End at 23rd and P Streets, NW
Dupont Circle has been well-known as a gay club and social district since the mid-1970s. This tour traces the evolution of Dupont from a counterculture center to a gay social district anchored by community institutions such as the Lambda Rising Bookstore. Led by Jeff Donahoe and presented by The Rainbow History Project.

History Before History: The Geologic Saga of Washington, DC - THIS TOUR IS FULL
Saturday 1 - 4 pm
Meet in the park at corner of Harvard Street and Adams Mill Road, NW
End in Woodley Park
Reservations required: Online or by phone at 202-661-7581
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, assistant professor of geology, Northern Virginia Community College.
Special Instructions: Some terrain is hilly and unpaved. Please wear appropriate footwear. Total distance is about two miles.

The Secrets of Federal Center, SW
Saturday 1 - 3 pm
Meet outside Smithsonian Metro station (Independence Avenue exit)
End at Federal Center, SW Metro station
The office-dominated, 1960s urban renewal buildings between Independence Avenue and the Southwest Freeway hide an unexpected number of small pleasures. Spy an old church, a hidden pedestrian bridge, a miniature train depot, art deco sculpture, and a silly little tower. Discover those secrets and hear about the forces that shaped the present neighborhood. Led by Hayden Wetzel. Sponsored by the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly.

Who Was Hortense Prout? Slavery to Freedom in Adams Morgan
Saturday 1 - 2:30 pm
Meet on the SunTrust Bank plaza at 18th Street and Columbia Road, NW
End at Walter Pierce Park, Adams Mill Road and Calvert Street, NW
This tour focuses on a daring 1861 escape attempt by a young African American woman enslaved by John Little, whose cattle farm spread over most of today’s Adams Morgan neighborhood. The tour goes from the site of John Little’s manor house in Kalorama Park to Walter Pierce Park, where Howard University archeologists are surveying DC’s busiest African American cemetery following the Civil War. Led by Mary Belcher and Eddie Becker and presented by the Kalorama Citizens Association.
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Capitol Hill - THIS TOUR IS FULL
Saturday 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Meet outside Eastern Market Metro station
End at Eastern Market (7th Street and North Carolina Avenue, SE)
Reservations required: Online or by phone at 202-661-7581
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.
Note: American Sign Language interpreter will participate in this walk.

Embassy Row - THIS TOUR IS FULL
Saturday 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Meet outside Dupont Circle Metro station (Dupont south exit by the pay phones)
End at The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st Street, NW
Reservations required: Online or by phone at 202-661-7581
Revel in the Beaux-Arts grandeur of Massachusetts Avenue, better known as Embassy Row, and learn about the mining, railroad, 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 Sonia Justl and presented by Washington Walks.

History of Brookland
Saturday 1:30 - 3 pm
Meet inside St. Anthony’s School cafeteria, 3400 12th Street, NE
End at Brookland-CUA Metro station
This tour of central Brookland offers insight into the development of this one-time trolley suburb and its rich cultural heritage, including its original main street business area. Discover the work of architects such as John Joseph Early, Howard Mackay, and Hilyard Robinson. See the former homes of famous residents such as Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Robert Weaver, Ralph Bunche, Sterling Brown, Justine Ward, and Pearl Bailey. Led by volunteer residents of Greater Brookland and presented by Brookland Tour Committee.
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DC by Foot: Monument Tour
Saturday 2 - 3:15 pm
Meet on northeast corner of 15th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
End at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial
Through little-known anecdotes and quirky facts, this tour brings to life the events and people who inspired the monuments. Part performers and part professors, the licensed guides are recent college graduates who are passionate about American history. The sometimes irreverent and always interesting romp holds the attention of even the squirmiest toddler. The perfect solution for anyone who slept through eighth grade history class! Presented by DC by Foot.
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Gallaudet University Campus Tour 
Saturday 2 - 3 pm
Meet and end at Gallaudet University, Visitor’s Center lobby (Eighth Street and Florida Avenue, NE)
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.
Note: American Sign Language interpreter will participate in this walk.

Hillcrest and East Washington Heights
Saturday 2 - 4 pm
Meet and end at Hillcrest Recreation Center, Camden and 32nd Streets, SE
Discover grand boulevards, stately homes, and sprawling parkland in four adjacent residential neighborhoods once known collectively as East Washington Heights. In Hillcrest and Penn Branch, enjoy city views and the lovely gardens of Hiram and Blaun Eva Brewton. Randle Highlands and Dupont Park comprise what was planned as an upscale 19th-century development called East Washington Heights. Led and presented by Ward 7 resident Jim Byers.
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Historic Tour at Twin Oaks - THIS TOUR IS FULL
Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Meet at 34th Street and Woodley Road, NW
Reservations required: Online or by phone at 202-661-7581
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 Ambassador’s residence for the Republic of China. It is now the private property of the Taiwanese government. Led by volunteer tour guides and presented by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office.
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History of Brookland
Saturday 3 - 4:30 pm
Meet inside St. Anthony’s School cafeteria, 3400 12th Street, NE
End at Brookland Metro station
This tour of central Brookland offers insight into the development of this one-time trolley suburb and its rich cultural heritage, including its original main street business area. Discover the work of architects such as John Joseph Early, Howard Mackay, and Hilyard Robinson. See the former homes of famous residents such as Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Robert Weaver, Ralph Bunche, Sterling Brown, Justine Ward, and Pearl Bailey. Led by volunteer residents of Greater Brookland and presented by Brookland Tour Committee.
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Washington Waterfront
Saturday 3 - 5 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, the Southwest quadrant has been home to a diverse community that has included wealthy speculators, free blacks, and European immigrants. Learn how urban renewal brought reinvention as you visit the Titanic Memorial, the city’s oldest row of houses, a marina, and a colorful fish market. Led by Carolyn Crouch and presented by Washington Walks.
Note: American Sign Language interpreter will participate in this walk.

History of Brookland
Saturday 4 - 5:30 pm
Meet inside St. Anthony’s School cafeteria, 3400 12th Street, NE
End at Brookland Metro station
This tour of central Brookland offers insight into the development of this one-time trolley suburb and its rich cultural heritage, including its original main street business area. Discover the work of architects such as John Joseph Early, Howard Mackay, and Hilyard Robinson. See the fomer homes of famous residents such as Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Robert Weaver, Ralph Bunche, Sterling Brown, Justine Ward, and Pearl Bailey. Led by volunteer residents of Greater Brookland and presented by Brookland Tour Committee.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Bike Tour: Civil War Forts - The Defense of Washington
Sunday 8:30 am - 12 noon
Meet on John McCormack Road (Branch Trail) outside Brookland-CUA Metro station
End at Fort Reno Park near Tenleytown-AU Metro station
Reservations required: Online or by phone at 202-661-7581
This bike tour of Washington’s Civil War defenses stops at Forts Totten, Slocum, Stevens, DeRussey, and Reno Park, in addition to tracing a section of a proposed restoration of the 1902 McMillan Plan for a Forts Circle Greenway. Led by Jon Fleming and presented by Alliance for Preservation of the Civil War Defenses of Washington and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA).
Special instructions: Expect steep hills, urban traffic, and riding on paved and unpaved trail. Helmets are mandatory.

Mount Vernon Triangle Development Tour
Sunday 8:30 - 10 am
Meet and end at the Historical Society of Washington, D.C., 801 K Street, NW (south side entrance)
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 Executive Director Bill McLeod and presented by Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District. Special thanks to Four Fifty Five Massachusetts Avenue.

Art on Line: The Story Behind the Artwork at Metro Stations
Sunday 9:30 am - 12 noon
Meet and end inside Metro Center station, F and 12th Streets exit, under the stained glass sculptures
Reservations required: Online or by phone at 202-661-7581
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.
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Can You Dig It? The Past, Present, and Future of Mt. Zion Cemetery
Sunday 10 - 10:45 am
Meet and end at the corner of 27th and Q Streets, NW
Located in Georgetown, Mt. Zion Cemetery has been an interracial burial ground since the early-19th century and a symbol of African American self-determination. Learn about its past, including the 1975 federal court case that preserved the cemetery as a historic landmark, as well as its present and future. Led by students from Bell Multicultural High School and School Without Walls.

Capitol Hill and the Landmark Eastern Market
Sunday 10 am - 11:30 am
Meet outside Eastern Market Metro station (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 architect Adolph Cluss. Hear stories about market culture and how, despite a ravaging fire in 2007, local efforts have maintained this vital neighborhood hub, where shoppers are greeted by the familiar faces of generations of vendors. Led by local historian, 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.

DC by Foot: Monument Tour
Sunday 10 - 11:15 am
Meet on northeast corner of 15th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
End at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial
Through little-known anecdotes and quirky facts, this tour brings to life the events and people who inspired the monuments. Part performers and part professors, the licensed guides are recent college graduates who are passionate about American history. The sometimes irreverent and always interesting romp holds the attention of even the squirmiest toddler. The perfect solution for anyone who slept through eighth grade history class! Presented by DC by Foot.
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Georgetown - THIS TOUR IS FULL
Sunday 10 am - 12 noon
Meet in the park at 28th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (next to gas station)
End at Francis Scott Key Park
Reservations required: Online or by phone at 202-661-7581
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.
Note: American Sign Language interpreter will participate in this walk.

H Street Alley Exploration
Sunday 10 am - 1 pm
Meet outside New York Ave Metro station (M Street exit)
End at the 1400 block of 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 Citizens Planning Coalition, Frozen Tropics weblog, and Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space weblog.

Scandals, Scoundrels, and Scallywags:  The Seamier Side of Georgetown - THIS TOUR IS FULL
Sunday 10 - 11:30 am
Meet at C&O Canal Lock 3, at intersection with 30th Street, NW (near the bust of William O. Douglas)
End at Potomac Street/C&O Canal Pedestrian Bridge
Reservations required: Online or by phone at 202-661-7581
1870s Georgetown wasn’t always known for its boutiques, restaurants, and celebrity homes. Join tour guide Bill Brown, portraying Police Officer Ernest W. Brown, as he walks his beat and recalls crimes, accidents, and homicides in lower Georgetown. Beginning his career as a patrolman in Georgetown in 1896, Ernest W. Brown was the first MPDC officer to rise through the ranks to become Superintendent of the DC Police Department in 1932.
Please note: This route is not handicapped accessible.

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
End 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. Includes visits to view selected building interiors. Led by Executive Director Alexander M. Padro and presented by Shaw Main Streets.

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.

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
Reservations required: Online or by phone at 202-661-7581
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.

Blagden Alley and Naylor Court: Alley Life in DC, 1850s to the Present
Sunday 12 noon - 2 pm
Meet at the southeast corner of Ninth and N Streets, NW
End on Blagden Alley, NW
Explore the nooks and crannies of Washington’s back alleys. This tour of two surviving residential alleys in Washington – Blagden Alley and Naylor Court – will contrast the lives of the middle-and upper-class inhabitants of the houses facing the streets and those of the working-class alley residents. It will also examine the social and economic evolution of the alley life in 19th and 20th century Washington. Led by local historian Dr. Mark Herlong.

Can You Dig It? The Past, Present, and Future of Mt. Zion Cemetery
Sunday 12 noon - 12:45 pm
Meet and end at the corner of 27th and Q Streets, NW
Located in Georgetown, Mt. Zion Cemetery has been an interracial burial ground since the early- 19th century and a symbol of African American self-determination. Learn about its past, including the 1975 federal court case that preserved the cemetery as a historic landmark, as well as its present and future. Led by students from Bell Multicultural High School and School Without Walls.

From the Beatles to XM Radio: The Evolution of NoMA
Sunday 12 noon - 1:30 pm
Meet at 131 M Street, NE (near the New York Avenue Metro station)
This up-and-coming neighborhood just north of Union Station is home to landmarks such as the Washington Coliseum, site of the Beatles first U.S. concert in 1967. The New York Avenue Metro station opened in 2004, igniting the pace of development in NoMa. With lead anchors like XM Radio; U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms; and NPR, a new mixed-use neighborhood is taking shape. Led and presented by Dana Chieco and Merrit Drucker, NoMa Business Improvement District.

Hiding in Plain Sight Around Lafayette Park
Sunday 12 noon - 1:30 pm
Meet outside McPherson Square Metro station (Vermont Ave/White House exit)
This unassuming seven acres across from the White House may be a pleasant place to enjoy lunch on a warm day, but on closer look, the park is filled with sculptures, plaques, and buildings that represent remarkable moments in DC history. Unlock the secrets behind sites large and small and get an insider’s look at the current restoration of St. John’s Church and what the staff discovered hidden in the sanctuary’s pews. Led by Carolyn Crouch and presented by Washington Walks.
Note: American Sign Language interpreter will participate in this walk.

History of Brookland
Sunday 12 noon - 1:30 pm
Meet inside St. Anthony’s School cafeteria, 3400 12th Street, NE
End at Brookland-CUA Metro station
This tour of central Brookland offers insight into the development of this one-time trolley suburb and its rich cultural heritage, including its original main street business area. Discover the work of architects such as John Joseph Early, Howard Mackay, and Hilyard Robinson. See the former homes of famous residents such as Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Robert Weaver, Ralph Bunche, Sterling Brown, Justine Ward, and Pearl Bailey. Led by volunteer residents of Greater Brookland and presented by Brookland Tour Committee.
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Tudor Place: Historic Garden Tour
Sunday 12 noon - 1 pm
Meet and end at the Tudor Place main gate, 1644 31st Street, NW
Explore a 200 year-old garden that has been visited by Robert E. Lee, Andrew Jackson, and General Lafayette. Discover the beauty of the boxwood circle, the English knot garden, and the largest collection of old growth trees in DC, including trees planted by Martha Washington’s grandchildren! Led by Tudor Place volunteers Frances and David White and presented by Tudor Place Historic House and Garden.
Special Instructions: Tour is limited to 30 people on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bike Tour of the South West Gateway Art Installation
Sunday 1 - 2:30 pm
Meet at 12th Street and Maine Avenue, SW
End at South Capitol and I Streets, SW
DC mural and mosaic artist G. Byron Peck leads a bicycle tour of the recently installed 1,200 foot-long mosaic artwork decorating the South West Gateway. Peddle along many of the waterfront sites that inspired the mosaic’s imagery, then travel down Maine Avenue to view a second mural located near the Corcoran School of Art. Student apprentices with City Arts, a non-profit that mentors underserved youth to create public art, contributed to both works. Presented by City Arts.

East Dupont - Home to Gay and Lesbian Activism, Community Organizations, and Literary History
Sunday 1 - 2:30 pm
Meet at 2335 18th Street, NW
End at 1469 Church Street, NW
This tour traces the evolution of GLBT community organizations such as the Women’s Center and Whitman-Walker Clinic, located east of Dupont Circle between 18th and 14th Streets. Led by Mark Meinke and presented by The Rainbow History Project.

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
Reservations required: Online or by phone at 202-661-7581
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 David Kaplan and presented by Washington Walks.

History Before History: The Geologic Saga of Washington, DC - THIS TOUR IS FULL
Sunday 1 - 4 pm
Meet in the park at corner of Harvard Street and Adams Mill Road, NW
Reservations required: Online or by phone at 202-661-7581
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, assistant professor of geology, Northern Virginia Community College.
Special Instructions: Some the terrain is hilly and unpaved. Please wear appropriate footwear. Total distance is about two miles.

If This Street Could Talk: Eighth Street, SE from 1801 to 2008
Sunday 1 - 3 pm
Meet and end outside Eastern Market Metro station
Eighth Street, SE is an area steeped in Naval history, as sailors and marines arrived at the Navy Yard to live, work, and play. This tour will recount the legends, gossip, and recorded history of the first commercial corridor of the Federal City. Take a special look inside the Commandant’s House which was spared by the British in the war of 1812 for its architectural beauty. It remains today as the home of the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Presented by Barracks Row Main Street.

Shaw: Where DC Comes Together, Part II
Sunday 1 - 3:30 pm
Meet at the northwest corner of Seventh and R Streets, NW
End 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 Executive Director Alexander M. Padro and presented by Shaw Main Streets.

Sumner School and Its Lost Neighborhood
Sunday 1 - 3 pm
Meet and end outside Charles Sumner School Museum, 17th and M Streets, NW (near Farragut North Metro station)
Museum archivist Hayden Wetzel leads a 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 from DC Public Schools. Presented by The Charles Sumner School Museum.

Capitol Hill and the Landmark Eastern Market
Sunday 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Meet at Eastern Market Metro station (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 architect Adolph Cluss. Hear stories about market culture and how, despite a ravaging fire in 2007, local efforts have maintained this vital neighborhood hub, where shoppers are greeted by the familiar faces of generations of vendors. Presented by Cultural Tourism DC and led by local historian, Carole Kolker. Special thanks to the Capitol Hill Restoration Society, the Flea Market at Eastern Market, and the Capitol Hill Community Foundation.

History of Brookland
Sunday 1:30 - 3 pm
Meet inside St. Anthony’s School cafeteria, 3400 12th Street, NE
End at Brookland-CUA Metro station
This tour of central Brookland offers insight into the development of this one-time trolley suburb and its rich cultural heritage, including its original main street business area. Discover the work of architects such as John Joseph Early, Howard Mackay, and Hilyard Robinson. See the former homes of famous residents such as Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Robert Weaver, Ralph Bunche, Sterling Brown, Justine Ward, and Pearl Bailey. Led by volunteer residents of Greater Brookland and presented by Brookland Tour Committee.
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A Musical Tour of Mount Pleasant - THIS TOUR IS FULL
Sunday 2 - 4 pm
Meet on 14th Street across from Columbia Heights Metro station (in front of CVS)
End in Lamont Park
Reservations required: Online or by phone at 202-661-7581
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 and presented by Hear Mount Pleasant.
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DC by Foot: Monument Tour
Sunday 2 - 3:15 pm
Meet on the northeast corner of 15th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
End at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial
Through little-known anecdotes and quirky facts, this tour brings to life the events and people who inspired the monuments. Part performers and part professors, the licensed guides are recent college graduates who are passionate about American history.  The sometimes irreverent and always interesting romp holds the attention of even the squirmiest toddler.  The perfect solution for anyone who slept through eighth grade history class! Presented by DC by Foot.
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Interfaith Eco Bike Tour
Sunday 2 - 4:30 pm
Meet outside Starbucks, corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Albemarle Street, NW (near Tenleytown-AU Metro station)
Reservations required: www.WholenessforHumanity.com
This tour highlights the benefits of interfaith and incorporates an environmental stewardship initiative while visiting 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. Presented by Wholeness for Humanity, U.S. EPA, Friends of the Earth, DC Department of Environment and Office of Planning.

Walking Tour of Jewish Washington for Young Professionals
Sunday 2 - 3:30 pm
Meet inside the Lillian & Albert Small Jewish Museum (Third and G Streets, NW)
End at Sixth and I Synagogue, 600 I Street, NW
Revisit Jewish life and worship between 1850 and 1950 in the historic Seventh Street neighborhood. Learn about the Jewish community that formed along the major commercial strip in Washington and visit the sites of four former synagogues. Presented by the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington.

History of Brookland
Sunday 3 - 4:30 pm
Meet inside St. Anthony’s School cafeteria, 3400 12th Street, NE
End at Brookland-CUA Metro station
This tour of central Brookland offers insight into the development of this one-time trolley suburb and its rich cultural heritage, including its original main street business area. Discover the work of architects such as John Joseph Early, Howard Mackay, and Hilyard Robinson. See the former homes of famous residents such as Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Robert Weaver, Ralph Bunche, Sterling Brown, Justine Ward, and Pearl Bailey. Led by volunteer residents of Greater Brookland and presented by Brookland Tour Committee.
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History of Brookland
Sunday 4 - 5:30 pm
Meet inside St. Anthony’s School cafeteria, 3400 12th Street, NE
End at Brookland-CUA Metro station
This tour of central Brookland offers insight into the development of this one-time trolley suburb and its rich cultural heritage, including its original main street business area. Discover the work of architects such as John Joseph Early, Howard Mackay, and Hilyard Robinson. See the former homes of famous residents such as Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Robert Weaver, Ralph Bunche, Sterling Brown, Justine Ward, and Pearl Bailey. Led by volunteer residents of Greater Brookland and presented by Brookland Tour Committee.
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SUPPORTERS

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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