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Walking Tour: Explore Columbia Heights

Location

Columbia Heights
NE corner of 14th Street and Kenyon Street one block north of the Columbia Heights Metro Station
Washington

Phone: (703) 501-7953
See map: Google Maps
January 29, 2011 - 10:00am - 12:00pm

Trace the development of Columbia Heights from rural hinterland to upscale suburb, middle and working-class neighborhood, and now a revitalizing ethnically and economically diverse residential area with commercial and cultural amenities. Learn more about area residents, professionals, and visitors who changed the neighborhood, nation, and world. See sites where Marriott got its start as a 14th Street root beer stand and civil rights leaders planned and implemented Martin Luther King Jr.’ s Poor People’s Campaign.

Additional Information: 

Distance: Two miles
For more information and reservations contact Russ Norfleet: (703) 501-7953/russnorfleet@verizon.net

Fee: 
$12.00

Contact Information

3515 Washington Blvd #415
Arlington, VA, 22201

Phone: 703-501-7953

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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.

Sobeidy Vidal, Latin Fashion Week