Washington in Conflict

Tours exploring political unrest, social movements, and historically significant events including the War of 1812, Civil War, and Civil Rights movement.

Monday, September 24
12 noon-1 pm

Jews Serve: Inside the National Museum of American Jewish Military History

Meet and end in front of the National Museum of American Jewish Military History, 1811 R St., NW.
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

Nearest Metro Start: Dupont Circle or Dupont-Georgetown-Rosslyn Circulator bus ; S2 or S4 16th St., NW Metrobus toward Federal Triangle
Nearest Metro End: Dupont Circle or Dupont-Georgetown-Rosslyn Circulator bus

Fitness: Low, 2 floors
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
No reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict

This tour will introduce the National Museum of American Jewish Military History and recognizes the service of Jews in the Armed Forces, serving since 1654. The tour begins on the ground floor to pay special tribute to the founding group of Civil War Veterans who organized the Hebrew Veterans Union, currently the Jewish War Veterans, which the NMAJMH is under the auspices of, followed by a tour of the exhibits Fallen Heroes of Iraq and Afghanistan and Women in the Military: a Jewish Perspective. The tour continues on the lower level where participants will "meet" Jewish Medal of Honor recipients, four of which were from the Civil War. This tour also includes a special Civil War “behind the scenes“ artifact table created for WalkingTown DC participants.

Presented by Cultural Tourism DC member organization National Museum of American Jewish Military History and led by historian Dr. Sheldon Goldberg.

Note: Children will be able to learn about Jews in the American military service by traveling though the exhibits on a treasure hunt. No flash photography.

Wednesday, September 26
12 noon-1 pm

History and Production of US Currency

Meet at 14th and C Sts., SW, just down the sidewalk from Holocaust Museum entrance. End at 400 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, 15th St. exit.
Neighborhood: National Mall, Downtown

Nearest Metro Start: Smithsonian, Independence Avenue exit or 52 Metrobus to 12th St. and Independence Ave.
Nearest Metro End: Smithsonian

Fitness: Low, .75 miles
Wheelchair accessible
ASL
Reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict, Green DC, Other: Currency Production

Get an inside look into how money is printed-- from blank currency sheets to finished notes. Find out what types of inks are used and learn about the history of US currency and its link to the Civil War. View samples of historical currency.

Presented by Cultural Tourism DC member organization Bureau of Engraving and Printing and led by Project Manager of tours Kevin Nance.

Wednesday, September 26
12 noon-1 pm

Lafayette Square in the Civil War Era West

Meet in front of the Decatur House on Lafayette Square, 1610 H St., NW at the corner of H St. and Jackson Pl., NW. End at Lafayette Square, off of H St. and between Jackson and Madison Pls., NW.
Neighborhood: Downtown

Nearest Metro Start: Farragut North, K Street exit
Nearest Metro End:   Farragut North

Fitness: Low, .5 miles
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
No reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict

Today's noontime tour focuses on the sites, events and colorful personalities associated with the western side of Lafayette Square during the Civil War era. Hear about the notorious Rebel spy who used her "feminine wiles" to extract military secrets from gullible Yankees, the spectacular efforts of a southern senator living in the Decatur House to win back his unfaithful wife, the clever ruse of the banker who saved his mansion from Union Army occupation after he had to flee the country, and what was perhaps Washington's most scandalous affair and murder of the mid-19th Century. Meet at noon in front of the Decatur House on Jackson Place below H Street, NW.

Presented and led by Vice President of the Lincoln Group of D.C., native Washingtonian, and lifelong Civil War buff Craig Howell.

Note:Tour takes place outside only, no interiors of locations.

Wednesday, September 26
6-9 pm 

Monuments Bike Tour

Meet at rear courtyard of the Old Post Office Pavilion, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, corner of 12th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW.
Neighborhood: National Mall

Nearest Metro Start: Federal Triangle, at exit make U-turn to cross 12th St. to rear courtyard of the Old Post Office Pavilion.
Nearest Metro End: Federal Triangle 

Fitness: Low, 4 miles
Reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict, Eye on the Arts

Freedom, fun, monuments, and a breeze. Cruise around the National Mall and Potomac Tidal Basin to see the Washington Monument, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, World War II Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, the new Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and more. Plan to walk around and explore the memorials in depth.

Presented by Cultural Tourism DC member organization Bike and Roll Washington DC and led by Bike and Roll Washington DC tour guide.

Note: Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toed shoes. Bike helmets required. Bike locks recommended.

Friday, September 28
12 noon-1 pm

Lafayette Square in the Civil War Era East

Meet in front of the statue of Lafayette on Madison Pl., NW, above Pennsylvania Ave., NW. End at Lafayette Square, off of H St. and between Jackson and Madison Pls., NW.
Neighborhood: Downtown

Nearest Metro Start: Farragut North, K Street exit
Nearest Metro End:  Farragut North

Fitness: Low, .5 miles
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
No reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict

Today's noontime tour focuses on the sites, events and colorful personalities associated with the eastern side of Lafayette Square during the Civil War era. Hear about Washington's Trial of the Century where a 19th century, Dream Team of lawyers first successfully invoked an insanity defense to help free a prominent murderer. You will learn about the gruesome attack on Secretary of State William Seward that coincided with the Lincoln assassination, and the last days in the colorful life of Dolly Madison. Meet at noon by the statue of Lafayette on Madison Place above Pennsylvania Avenue NW.

Presented and led by Vice President of the Lincoln Group of D.C., native Washingtonian, and lifelong Civil War buff Craig Howell.

Note: Tour takes place outside only, no interiors of locations.

Friday, September 28
6-9 pm

The Geometry of DC: Walking the Historical Circles, Squares and Triangles of Downtown DC

Meet on the steps of National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle, NW. End at Logan Circle where Rhode Island and Vermont Aves. and 13th and P Sts., NW intersect.
Neighborhood: Downtown to Logan Circle

Nearest Metro Start: McPherson Square, 14th St. exit
Nearest Metro End:   McPherson Square

Fitness: Moderate, 4.25 miles
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict, Green DC, Eye on the Arts

Explore the history of DC's unusual parks and trees along with notable places. Learn the meaning behind DC’s equestrian statues, explore the location of duels and executions, see the residence of Alexander Graham Bell and Tallulah Bankhead, learn about the creek that once ran through downtown DC, and discover the location of Pacific Circle.

Presented and led by Get Fit With George owner and trainer George Kassouf.

Note: This is an outside tour only. No interiors.

Saturday, September 29
9:15-11:45 am

Walt Whitman on Wheels

Meet outside Dupont Circle Metro station, North exit, 1525 20th St., NW. End at Stadium-Armory Metro station, 192 19th St., SE.
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle to Capitol Hill

Nearest Metro Start: Dupont Circle, North exit
Nearest Metro End:   Stadium-Armory

Fitness: Moderate, 5+ miles
No reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict

Experience Washington during the Civil War through the eyes of poet Walt Whitman. Hear about Whitman's war-time employment with the Army Paymaster, his friendships with soldiers, statesmen, and streetcar conductors, his response to Lincoln's assassination, and his ministry to the Civil War wounded. Stops include the HIV/AIDS Caregivers public works project, Lafayette Square/White House, Portrait Gallery, the James Garfield Memorial, and Congressional Cemetery.

Presented by Washington Friends of Walt Whitman and led by Founder Martin Murray.

Saturday, September 29
10 am-12 noon

Across the Great Divide I - Hillcrest SE: The Silver Coast

Meet and end at 32nd and Camden Sts., SE, outside the gates of the Hillcrest Community Center.
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

Nearest Metro Start: Naylor Road or 36 Metrobus to 33rd and Camden Sts.
Nearest Metro End: Naylor Road or 36 Metrobus to Naylor Road Metro

Fitness: High, 1.7 miles
Reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict

Built by the developers of the Crestwood and Hawthorne estates in the NW quadrant and voted one of the “Best Places to Live” by Washingtonian Magazine, the tranquil Hillcrest SE community has been challenging assumptions since the 19th century.  Discover how SE’s characterization as "remote" dates back to the War of 1812, why Congress scuttled 1890’s plans for hillside mansions, and how residents successfully integrated amid socio-political upheaval in the 1960's. With architecture ranging from an Art Deco home by John J. Earley of Meridian Hill Park, to the new David Adjaye-designed library, prepare to learn about one of the best kept secrets in Washington living!

Presented and led by resident, neighborhood historian, and WPFW 89.3 FM “Latin Flavor” host Jim Byers.

Note about directions: If arriving by Metrorail, from Naylor Road Metro station walk 15-min north on Branch Ave., SE. If arriving by car plentiful street parking is available. Note: Be prepared for challenging hills.

Saturday, September 29
10:30 am-12:30 pm

Lafayette Square in the Civil War

Meet at the Andrew Jackson Statue in the center of Lafayette Square, off of H St. and between Jackson and Madison Pls., NW. End at 16th and H Sts., NW.
Neighborhood: Downtown

Nearest Metro Start: Farragut North, K Street exit
Nearest Metro End: Farragut North

Fitness: Low, < 1 mile
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict

Explore some of the most important people, buildings, and events associated with Lafayette Square, Washington, DC's most fashionable neighborhood, during the Civil War era. Hear about Abraham Lincoln's White House, the Blair-Lee House, George McClellan's headquarters, the attempted assassination of Secretary of State William Seward by one of Booth's henchmen, the sensational murder of the son of Francis Scott Key by the notorious Dan Sickles, and much more. Tour takes place outside only, no interiors of locations.

Presented and led by native Washingtonian and lifelong Civil War buff Craig Howell.

Note: Tour takes place outside only, no interiors of locations.

Saturday, September 29
11 am-12:15 pm

Beautiful, Creepy, and Fascinating: Two Hundred Years of Congressional Cemetery

Meet and end at the historic chapel at the center of Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St., SE at the corner of E St., 18th St., and Potomac Ave., SE.
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

Nearest Metro Start: Stadium-Armory
Nearest Metro End: Stadium-Armory

Fitness: Moderate, 1 mile
Reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict

For over two hundred years, Congressional Cemetery has been the burial ground for prominent Washingtonians. Tour our historic grounds and learn about our centuries of residents, from the beloved John Philip Sousa to the notorious J.Edgar Hoover, from the heroic War of 1812 General Alexander Macomb to the traitorous Lincoln assassination conspirator David Herold.

Presented by Cultural Tourism DC member organization Congressional Cemetery and led by the Dozen Decent Docents of Historic Congressional Cemetery.

Note: Wear comfortable shoes; grounds are old and uneven.

Saturday, September 29
11:30 am-12:30 pm

President’s Neighborhood, Dolley Madison and the War of 1812

Meet at the Jackson Statue at Lafayette Square on H St., NW, between 15th and 17th Sts., NW.  End at The Octagon Museum, 1799 New York Ave., NW.
Neighborhood: Downtown

Nearest Metro Start: Farragut West, 17th Street Exit
Nearest Metro End: Farragut West

Fitness: Low < 1 mile
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
No reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict

Join the Neighbors to the President Consortium, a group of historic sites and museums in the White House neighborhood, for a tour led by Consortium member, National Park Service (NPS), President's Park. This National Park Service guided tour features the life and times of Dolley Madison and covers Dolley’s travails from the White House, when the British invaded Washington on August 24, 1814, to the Octagon, and back to Lafayette Park, where she lived until the end her life.

Presented by The Neighbors to the President Consortium and led by National Park Service, President's Park Volunteer.

Note: The Octagon will be open for self-guided tours after the NPS Dolley Madison Tour concludes.

Saturday, September 29
11:30 am-12:45 pm

Beautiful, Creepy, and Fascinating: Two Hundred Years of Congressional Cemetery

Meet and end at the historic chapel at the center of Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St., SE at the corner of E St., 18th St., and Potomac Ave., SE.
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

Nearest Metro Start: Stadium-Armory
Nearest Metro End:   Stadium-Armory

Fitness: Moderate, 1 mile
Reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict

For over two hundred years, Congressional Cemetery has been the burial ground for prominent Washingtonians. Tour our historic grounds and learn about our centuries of residents, from the beloved John Philip Sousa to the notorious J.Edgar Hoover, from the heroic War of 1812 General Alexander Macomb to the traitorous Lincoln assassination conspirator David Herold.

Presented by Cultural Tourism DC member organization Congressional Cemetery and led by the Dozen Decent Docents of Historic Congressional Cemetery.

Note: Wear comfortable shoes; grounds are old and uneven.

Saturday, September 29
12 noon-1:15 pm

Beautiful, Creepy, and Fascinating: Two Hundred Years of Congressional Cemetery

Meet and end at the historic chapel at the center of Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St., SE at the corner of E St., 18th St., and Potomac Ave., SE.
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

Nearest Metro Start: Stadium-Armory
Nearest Metro End: Stadium-Armory

Fitness: Moderate, 1 mile
Reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict

For over two hundred years, Congressional Cemetery has been the burial ground for prominent Washingtonians. Tour our historic grounds and learn about our centuries of residents, from the beloved John Philip Sousa to the notorious J.Edgar Hoover, from the heroic War of 1812 General Alexander Macomb to the traitorous Lincoln assassination conspirator David Herold.

Presented by Cultural Tourism DC member organization Congressional Cemetery and led by the Dozen Decent Docents of Historic Congressional Cemetery.

Note: Wear comfortable shoes; grounds are old and uneven.

Saturday, September 29
12:30-1:45 pm

Beautiful, Creepy, and Fascinating: Two Hundred Years of Congressional Cemetery

Meet and end at the historic chapel at the center of Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St., SE at the corner of E St., 18th St., and Potomac Ave., SE.
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

Nearest Metro Start: Stadium-Armory
Nearest Metro End: Stadium-Armory

Fitness: Moderate, 1 mile
Reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict

For over two hundred years, Congressional Cemetery has been the burial ground for prominent Washingtonians. Tour our historic grounds and learn about our centuries of residents, from the beloved John Philip Sousa to the notorious J.Edgar Hoover, from the heroic War of 1812 General Alexander Macomb to the traitorous Lincoln assassination conspirator David Herold.

Presented by Cultural Tourism DC member organization Congressional Cemetery and led by the Dozen Decent Docents of Historic Congressional Cemetery.

Note: Wear comfortable shoes; grounds are old and uneven.

Saturday, September 29
1:30-3:30 pm

Spies in the Shadow of the White House

Meet at the Andrew Jackson Statue in the center of Lafayette Square, off of H St. and between Jackson and Madison Pls., NW. End at Tenth St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW.
Neighborhood: Downtown

Nearest Metro Start: McPherson Square, White House exit
Nearest Metro End:   Archives – Navy Memorial – Penn Quarter

Fitness: Low, 1.25 miles
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict

See the “heart of Washington” as you have never seen it before. Stroll through Lafayette Square, the “President’s Park,” and learn tales of intrigue and espionage from America’s darkest hours in 1861-65 that includes a Confederate spy who practiced her art of seduction in the shadow of the White House, a spy who spent long hours sitting in the park, and an elaborate structure that housed the early days of “military intelligence”. The tour continues along Pennsylvania Avenue, the ceremonial link between the Capitol and the White House, as we discuss stories of intelligence and counter-intelligence concerning some of the familiar buildings on “America’s Main Street".

Presented by Cultural Tourism DC member organization Spies of Washington Tour® and led by retired USAF intelligence officer and Certified Master Tour Guide Carol Bessette.

Saturday, September 29
2-5 pm

Monuments Bike Tour

Meet at rear courtyard of the Old Post Office Pavilion, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, corner of 12th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW.
Neighborhood: National Mall

Nearest Metro Start: Federal Triangle, at exit make U-turn to cross 12th St. to rear courtyard of the Old Post Office Pavilion.
Nearest Metro End: Federal Triangle 

Fitness: Low, 4 miles
Reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict, Eye on the Arts

Freedom, fun, monuments, and a breeze. Cruise around the National Mall and Potomac Tidal Basin to see the Washington Monument, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, World War II Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, the new Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and more. Plan to walk around and explore the memorials in depth.

Presented by Cultural Tourism DC member organization Bike and Roll Washington DC and led by Bike and Roll Washington DC tour guide.

Note: Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toed shoes. Bike helmets required. Bike locks recommended.

Saturday, September 29
2:15-4:15 pm

Investigation: Detective McDevitt

Meet at Ford's Theatre Lobby, 511 Tenth St. NW. End at Lafayette Square, off of H St. and between Jackson and Madison Pls., NW.
Neighborhood: Penn Quarter, Downtown

Nearest Metro Start: Metro Center, F Street exit
Nearest Metro End: McPherson Square

Fitness: Moderate, 1.5 miles
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict

On the night of April 14, 1865, Detective James McDevitt was on duty at the Washington Metropolitan Police headquarters, a half-block from Ford’s Theatre. Just before 10:30, frantic witnesses rushed in with horrifying news: President Lincoln had been shot at the theatre. Join Detective McDevitt as he revisits the sites and reexamines the clues from the investigation into the Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy.

Presented by Ford's Theatre and led by professional actor Matthew Anderson.

Note: Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Filming is not permitted but photography is encouraged. Tours will take place rain or shine.

Saturday, September 29
3-4:30 pm

Clara Barton and Courage: Washington, DC in the Civil War

Meet outside Judiciary Square Metro station, 450 F St., NW, National Building Museum exit. End at Willard Hotel, 1401 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.
Neighborhood: Downtown

Nearest Metro Start: Judiciary Square, National Building Museum exit
Nearest Metro End:   Metro Center

Fitness: Moderate, 1 mile
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Audio enhanced
Reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict

View the places that reflect the life and times of courageous Clara Barton, the Angel of the Battlefield. A historically-attired guide will start a family friendly tour at the National Building Museum. From there you will stroll along "F" Street, NW to the National Portrait Gallery and the site of Clara Barton's office; then it's on to Ford's Theatre. The tour comes to an end at the historical Willard Hotel. This audio-enhanced tour will highlight Clara Barton's life and achievements as well as those of other women who lived during the Civil War.

Presented by licensed tour guide and member of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington, DC Melanie LaForce.

Note: Wear comfortable walking shoes and carry water and an
umbrella if rain is forecasted.

Sunday, September 30
8:30 am-11:30 am

The Geometry of DC: Walking the Historical Circles, Squares and Triangles of Downtown DC

Meet on the steps of National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle, NW. End at Logan Circle where Rhode Island and Vermont Aves. and 13th and P Sts., NW intersect.
Neighborhood: Downtown to Logan Circle

Nearest Metro Start: McPherson Square, 14th St. exit
Nearest Metro End:   McPherson Square

Fitness: Moderate, 4.25 miles
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict, Green DC, Eye on the Arts

Explore the history of DC's unusual parks and trees along with notable places. Learn the meaning behind DC’s equestrian statues, explore the location of duels and executions, see the residence of Alexander Graham Bell and Tallulah Bankhead, learn about the creek that once ran through downtown DC, and discover the location of Pacific Circle.

Presented and led by Get Fit With George owner and trainer George Kassouf.

Note: This is an outside tour only. No interiors.

Sunday, September 30
10 am-12 noon

Across the Great Divide II - Dupont Park and Penn Branch, SE

Meet and end at Penn Branch Shopping Center, 3200 Pennsylvania Ave., SE.
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

Nearest Metro Start: Potomac Avenue, transfer to M6 or 36 Metrobuses or M6 or 36 Metrobuses
Nearest Metro End: Potomac Avenue, from M6 or 36 Metrobuses or M6 or 36 from Pennsylvania and Branch Aves., SE.

Fitness: High, 1.7 miles
Reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict

Unobstructed views of downtown made encampments like Fort Dupont in SE Washington vital to DC’s Civil War defenses. Today residents living in the colonials and split levels nestled amid the second largest park in DC, enjoy sweeping vistas of the city. The Fort Dupont Park and its surrounding neighborhood was envisioned by millionaire-developers as upscale East Washington Heights in the 1890’s and residents included two of the era’s most renowned actors. Discover how post-WWII demographic changes make these SE neighborhoods- located just two miles from the Capitol- ranked among DC's "best kept secrets" (FOX 5 News).

Presented and led by resident, neighborhood historian and WPFW 89.3 FM “Latin Flavor” host Jim Byers.

Note about directions: If arriving by car, park in the rear/lower lot of Penn Branch Shopping Center by using Second Drive, SE off of Branch Ave, SE near DMV.

Sunday, September 30
10 am-12 noon

The Lincoln Assassination by Anthony Pitch

Meet at the Andrew Jackson Statue in the center of Lafayette Square, off of H St. and between Jackson and Madison Pls., NW. End at Ford's Theatre, 511 Tenth St., NW.
Neighborhood: Downtown

Nearest Metro Start: McPherson Square, White House exit
Nearest Metro End:   Metro Center

Fitness: Low, 1 mile
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Audio enhanced
Reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict

Based on the tour leader’s award-winning book "They Have Killed Papa Dead!" walk in the footsteps of America's most beloved President and most reviled assassin and co-conspirators. Stand in front of the White House where Lincoln delivered his last speech and John Wilkes Booth vowed to kill him; where Lincoln's theater guest struggled with the assassin moments after the murder; and where another conspirator stabbed Secretary of State; where the Vice President was sworn in as Lincoln's successor, and where the beloved 16th President died.

Presented by Cultural Tourism DC member organization Anecdotal History Tours and led by award-winning author and historian Anthony S. Pitch.

Sunday, September 30
11:30-1 pm

Courage and Conflict: Women in the War of 1812

Meet outside Capitol South Metro station at the corner of First and C Sts., SW. End at Sewell-Belmont House, 144 Constitution Ave., NE.
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill to Downtown

Nearest Metro Start: Capitol South
Nearest Metro End: Capitol South or Union Station

Fitness: Moderate, 1 mile
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Audio enhanced
Reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict

Find out how three women faced the War of 1812 in Washington, DC. Dolley Madison, Anna Maria Brodeau Thornton, and Barbara Suter share a piece of history in the burning of DC during the British envasion of the city. Come along a moderate, family friendly walking tour and hear the stories of the courageous and not so courageous actions of these women who witnessed war in the nation's capital. Tour the grounds of the Capitol, the Library of Congress and the Supreme Court. Your tour ends at the Visitors Center in the Sewall-Belmont House.

Presented by licensed tour guide and member of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington, DC Melanie LaForce.

Note: Tour does not include admission to the Sewell-Belmont house exhibit area, which requires a $5 admission fee. Wear comfortable walking shoes and carry water and an umbrella if rain is forecasted.

Sunday, September 30
12 noon-3 pm

Temperance Tour

Meet at Temperance Fountain, east side of Seventh St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW near the Starbucks. End at Woodrow Wilson House, 2340 S St., NW.
Neighborhood: Penn Quarter, Downtown to Dupont Circle

Nearest Metro Start: Archives – Navy Memorial – Penn Quarter
Nearest Metro End: Dupont Circle

Fitness: Moderate, 1.5 miles
Stroller accessible
Reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict

The Temperance Tour visits Prohibition-related sites in Washington, DC. Starting at Cogswell’s Temperance Fountain, funded by a California dentist who protested alcohol in our nation's capital, this tour continues to Calvary Baptist Church in Chinatown, where the Anti-Saloon League had its first national convention in 1895. The tour concludes at President Woodrow Wilson's house in Dupont Circle, President at the start of Prohibition. Those with time, and thirst, afterward may toast the end of Prohibition at a nearby establishment.

Presented by Cultural Tourism DC member organization Woodrow Wilson House and and led by long-time resident and author of Prohibition in Washington, DC: How Dry We Weren't Garrett Peck.

Note: Participants should bring a Metro card and comfortable walking shoes.

Sunday, September 30
1-2 pm

Lincoln and the Civil War in Foggy Bottom

Meet and end outside the Foggy Bottom-GW Metro exit at the Statue of George Washington, west side of 23rd and I Sts., NW.
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom, Downtown

Nearest Metro Start: Foggy Bottom–GWU
Nearest Metro End:   Foggy Bottom–GWU

Fitness: Low, 1.25 miles
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
No reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict

See places associated with the 16th President and members of his cabinet, located in the area north of the Lincoln Memorial. Highlights include the house where Secretary of State William Seward lived while a Senator from New York, a hospital building visited by First Lady Mary Lincoln, and one of the buildings where John Wilkes Booth plotted the assassination of the President.

Presented and led by history enthusiast, lecturer, and author Burrus M. Carnahan.
Note: This tour has minimal shade. Carrying water and wearing protection against sun is recommended.

Sunday, September 30
1-3:30 pm

Gay and Lesbian Capitol Hill

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Meet at Sixth St. and Pennsylvania Ave., SE, in front of Mr. Henry's Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Ave., SE. End at Eastern Market, Seventh and C Sts., SE.
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

Nearest Metro Start: Eastern Market 
Nearest Metro End:   Eastern Market 

Fitness: Low, 1 mile
Wheelchair accessible 
Stroller accessible
No reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict

Capitol Hill has long been a social and residential center for Washington, DC’s gay and lesbian community. It has also been the center for innovative women’s businesses, clubs, and communities. Come hear stories of radical lesbian separatists, First Amendment fights, the foundation of GLBT religious organizations, the community’s response to AIDS, and other tales from seven decades of gay and lesbian life in the shadow of the Capitol.

Presented by Cultural Tourism DC member organization Rainbow History Project and led by Rainbow History Boardmember Kim Sescoe.

Note: Outdoor tour only.

Sunday, September 30
1:30-3:30 pm

Oak Hill Cemetery Tour

Meet and end at Oak Hill Cemetery gate, 3001 R St., NW at 30th and R Sts., NW.
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

Nearest Metro Start: Dupont Circle, North exit or G2 Metrobus to 30th and P Sts., NW
Nearest Metro End: Dupont Circle

Fitness: High, 1.5 miles
Reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict

Oak Hill Cemetery at the eastern edge of Georgetown overlooking Rock Creek is one of Washington's most scenic and historic cemeteries, a shining example of the Rural Cemetery movement of the mid-19th century. On this walking tour we will visit the graves of dozens of locally and nationally prominent leaders, including media figures, Cabinet secretaries, Civil War notables, and the first Secretary of the Smithsonian, Joseph Henry.

Presented and led by native Washingtonian and lifelong Civil War buff Craig Howell.

Note: Expect steep and rugged but short sections along the roads and pathways. Wear sturdy shoes.

Sunday, September 30
2-4 pm

Abraham Lincoln's Washington by Washington Walks

Meet outside McPherson Square Metro, White House exit, 1400 I St., NW. End at Ford's Theatre, 511 Tenth St., NW.
Neighborhood: Downtown

Nearest Metro Start: McPherson Square
Nearest Metro End: Metro Center

Fitness: Low, 1 mile
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Reservations required.

Tour Theme: Washington in Conflict

Although the downtown neighborhood adjacent to the White House has retained little of its Civil War-era character, the events of Lincoln’s time in the city come to life if you know where to look, whether you are studying a 20th century office building or a Victorian row house. The busy streets are not that different today than they would have been in the 1860s, when the president himself made his way Make your way along the streets that Lincoln travelled. The tour ends where the 16th President met his tragic end at the Ford’s Theater.

Presented by Cultural Tourism DC member organization Washington Walks and led by Washington Walks tour guide David Kaplan.