Cultural Tourism DC Fact Sheet

About Cultural Tourism DC
Cultural Tourism DC is an independent coalition of more than 230 culture, heritage, and community-based organizations. Cultural Tourism DC and its members develop, deliver, and celebrate experiences that are authentic to Washington for area residents and visitors. Working with partners in local government, business, and tourism, Cultural Tourism DC is a leading advocate for, and broker of, local, national, and international culture and heritage as assets for the city at large.

Cultural Tourism DC envisions
Cultural Tourism DC envisions Washington, DC as a city of rich and diverse culture and heritage that generates civic pride and economic prosperity in neighborhoods across the entire city.

What Cultural Tourism DC does for Washington, DC

• Create real experiences that reveal the soul of our city
• Enhance the city’s historic, cultural, and natural assets
• Increase awareness of local cultural institutions among visitors and residents
• Promote pride and appreciation for Washington’s arts and heritage
• Convene cultural institutions throughout the city

Cultural Tourism DC programs

• District of Columbia Neighborhood Heritage Trails
• African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC
• Passport DC
• WalkingTown DC
• Events Update, a weekly email calendar of the DC arts, culture, and heritage events
• The Embassy Chef Challenge

Cultural Tourism DC members
Cultural Tourism DC’s more than 230 members range in mission, size, and scope. From large institutions such as the Kennedy Center and George Washington University to smaller ones such as the Textile Museum and Hillwood Museum and Gardens, our membership represents the best of what DC has to offer, in all eight wards.

Cultural Tourism DC partners (Past and present)
Washington Convention and Sports Authority, Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development; District Department of Transportation; Destination DC; Downtown DC Business Improvement District; Metro and more

Cultural Tourism DC funders
Cultural Tourism DC receives its funds from various sources, including the Washington Convention and Sports Authority, District Department of Transportation, major local foundations, through corporate sponsorships, and individual supporters.