Discover the roots of the civil rights movement on this walking tour. Explore the link between Ghana’s independence and the African-American struggle for equality. Location: Lincoln Memorial. Contact: Tessy Dunoboh (202) 629-6820.
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Transatlantic Tales: Martin Luther King, Jr.
July 13, 2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
July 19, 2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
July 27, 2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Free
Running through History
Run with a ranger around the historic memorials on the National Mall. Learn a little something about the big ideas that decorate our park. Location: Washington Monument. Contact: Nikolette Cochran (202) 345-6361.
...July 13, 2013 - 8:00am - 9:00am
July 27, 2013 - 8:00am - 9:00am
Free
Peter L'Enfant's Vision
Peter L’Enfant designed a federal city which would reflect the ideals of the Declaration of Independence. His goal was civil rights. Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Contact: Jan Buerger (202) 497-1397.
...July 12, 2013 - 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Free
Four Score and Four Years: From the Civil War to World War II
Visit the memorials marking three deadly conflicts and, in comparing them, learn how they are interrelated. Location: Lincoln Memorial. Contact: Lowell Fry (202) 438-9603.
July 8, 2013 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Free
Jefferson's Three Messages
Thomas Jefferson gave us three important messages about the Declaration of Independence. Examine his memorial with a ranger to see how it reflects them. Location: Thomas Jefferson Memorial. Contact: Jan Buerger (202) 497-1397.
...July 8, 2013 - 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Free
The Liberators of Latin America
This ranger-led walking tour reveals the revolutionary ideas that link the memorials of Virginia Avenue to the liberators of Latin America. Location: Meet at the Foggy Bottom Metro. Contact: Mike Balis (202) 438-9710.
July 7, 2013 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
July 14, 2013 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
July 21, 2013 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
July 28, 2013 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Free
Have We Learned Anything Yet? Remembering the Holocaust
Are the horrors of the camps retreating into distant mental mists? Learn on this walking tour why we must ever thank World War II veterans! Location: World War II Memorial. Contact: Lowell Fry (202) 438-9603.
July 7, 2013 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
July 22, 2013 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Free
The Founders and Religion
Discover on this bike tour why the Founders’ positions on religion reflect the essential, self-evident truth. Bring your own bike, helmet, and water. Tour covers 3-4 miles and begins from the plaza in front of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial...
July 7, 2013 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Free
Architects of Liberty and Dignity of Man
Learn about the courage and conviction of two unlikely allies on this walking tour. Location: George Mason Memorial. Contact: Kawther Elmi (202) 426-6841.
July 7, 2013 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
July 21, 2013 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Free
Pennsylvania Avenue: America's Main Street
Walk in the footsteps of politicians and protesters on Pennsylvania Ave. A ranger tells of some famous and lesser known events, places, and people of the avenue. Location: Old Post Office Tower- Ben Franklin statue. Contact: Park Ranger (202) 606...
July 7, 2013 - 10:30am - 11:30am
July 14, 2013 - 10:30am - 11:30am
July 21, 2013 - 10:30am - 11:30am
July 28, 2013 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Free
Elvis and George: Related?
Elvis Presley and George Washington are related, but not by blood! Find out what they surprisingly have in common. Discover the mystery that is George Washington, and learn about his life and legacy on this walking tour. Location: Meet at the...
July 6, 2013 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
July 15, 2013 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
July 30, 2013 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Free
George Washington and His Monument
Go beyond Washington Monument 101 to learn what Washington did in Cambridge for the nine months right before the Declaration of Independence. Location: World War II Memorial. Contact: Jan Buerger (202) 497-1397.
July 6, 2013 - 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Free
Bike Tour of the National Mall
An urban twist to the traditional ranger on horseback! Saddle up and explore more of our national treasures than you could reach on foot. Bring your own bike, helmet, and water. Tours cover 3-4 miles and begin from the plaza in front of the...
July 6, 2013 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
July 20, 2013 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
July 21, 2013 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
July 27, 2013 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Free
The Star-Spangled Banner, Uncle Sam, and All That: The War of 1812
What do Uncle Sam, the burning of Washington, D.C., the flag, and the forging of a nation have in common? Discover the answer and more on this walking tour. Location: World War II Memorial. Contact: Lowell Fry (202) 438-9603.
...July 5, 2013 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
July 12, 2013 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Free
Lincoln's Gettysburg and Second Inaugural Addresses
Learn what the history books don't tell you about two of Lincoln's great speeches. Location: Lincoln Memorial. Contact: Jan Buerger (202) 497-1397.
July 5, 2013 - 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Free
Thurgood Marshall Remembered
Thurgood Marshall raised people’s expectations for changes in segregation. This would have been his 105th birthday. Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Contact: Joseph Mohr (202) 359-1532.
...July 2, 2013 - 10:00am - 10:45am
July 2, 2013 - 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Free
The Gettysburg Factor
Learn what the history books are reluctant to tell you about the Battle of Gettysburg and how it marks a sea-change in American history. Location: Lincoln Memorial. Contact: Jan Buerger (202) 497-1397.
July 1, 2013 - 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Free
150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863
Park rangers dressed in Civil War attire will present a variety of living history, interpretive, and children's programs relating to the Battle of Gettysburg and life in 1863 America. Location: Korean War Veterans Memorial. Contact: Matt McNamer...
July 1, 2013 - 11:00am - 4:00pm
July 2, 2013 - 11:00am - 4:00pm
July 3, 2013 - 11:00am - 4:00pm
Free
June 1863
The American Civil War was still raging in June 1863 and the outcome was uncertain. This walking tour explores the critical events of this month. Tour begins at the World War II Memorial. Contact: Paul O'Brian (202) 438-7066....
June 26, 2013 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Free
Korea: Sixty Years Ago
Sixty years ago, the armistice took effect in Korea. The Korean War occurred during the Cold War. Why and how did it become a "hot war"? Contact: Paul O'Brian (202) 438-7066.
June 25, 2013 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Free
Testimonials
I would like to take the time to thank you for the support provided to our organization, Latin Fashion Week. The event was a huge success thank to the cooperation of company like Cultural Tourism DC and people like you.
