The History of Black Georgetown
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Departs: Washington DC, Washington DC
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Free cancellation
Overview
**Note - This tour is only offered on a private tour basis from mid-December until February. Starting In February it will be offered the last Sunday of the month.
Someone visiting Georgetown today may see it as another wealthy enclave in a continuously gentrifying Washington, DC. However, this charming area has a diverse history. Originally a busy port for the export of tobacco, it was also the site of an active slave trade, and at one point African Americans counted as 30% of the Georgetown population. Descendants of those enslaved peoples and black free folk have lived in Georgetown for generations, but their contributions to its history do not often receive the same recognition. This tour will reveal the stories of the black citizens who made their mark on one of DC’s oldest neighborhoods.
The tour starts at 3206 O Street NW DC and ends at the Mt. Zion Cemetery, at 2501 Mill Rd. NW. There is a half-way stop at Thomas Sweet Shop for a bathroom break and refreshment.
What's Included
Over 2 hours of historic information offered by an experienced guide.
What's Not Included
Coffee and/or Tea
Traveler Information
- CHILD: Age: 2 - 13
- YOUTH: Age: 14 - 17
- ADULT: Age: 18 - 64
- SENIOR: Age: 65 - 100
Additional Info
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
What To Expect
Georgetown University
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Rose Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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