American History
Upcoming tours
Get to know DC's Gilded Age society. We'll tell you how fortunes were made and show you the lavish homes built.- 4/26
Celebrate D.C. Emancipation Day with a walk that starts where Black Washingtonians originally celebrated their freedom from enslavement.- 4/13
See sites in D.C.’s U Street neighborhood associated with the Negro Motorist's Green Book.- 3/1
An interior tour of the National Gallery of Art that showcases artists and artworks the connect to history and culture of Washington, D.C.- 7/6
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Join Washington Walks on a walking tour exploring the social and cultural contributions of members of DC's LGBTQ community.- 6/1
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Walk in the footsteps of Walt Whitman and relive the poet laureate's time in D.C., which began during the U.S. Civil War.- 5/31
They founded organizations, sponsored legislation, blazed trails, and suffered trials. Meet the Women Who Changed America.- 3/8
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Abraham Lincoln’s Washington
The events of Abraham Lincoln’s time in D.C. come to life in this historic walking tour.Crazy, Rich Washington
Get to know DC's Gilded Age society. We'll tell you how fortunes were made and show you the lavish homes built.D.C. Emancipation Day: Sites of Freedom and Civil Rights
Celebrate D.C. Emancipation Day with a walk that starts where Black Washingtonians originally celebrated their freedom from enslavement.D.C. in the Green Book
See sites in D.C.’s U Street neighborhood associated with the Negro Motorist's Green Book.D.C. in the National Gallery
An interior tour of the National Gallery of Art that showcases artists and artworks the connect to history and culture of Washington, D.C.
How Food Shapes a City
Explore D.C.'s history through its markets, restaurants, and foodie hotspots on this walking tour.
National Mall Memorials: The Backstory
On this walk, we reveal the hidden histories behind the iconic National Mall memorials and monuments you only thought you knew.
Penn Quarter’s Chinese, German, and Italian Heritage
Part walk, part urban scavenger hunt. We'll discover remnants of bygone eras set amidst gleaming museums in this 21st-century neighborhood.Rainbow Pride D.C.
Join Washington Walks on a walking tour exploring the social and cultural contributions of members of DC's LGBTQ community.
Rock Creek Cemetery
Natural rolling landscape and winding pathways make it one of the city’s most inviting spots for visiting grave sites of notable Washingtonians.
The March on Washington
Follow the route taken by demonstrators at the 1963 March on Washington For Jobs and Freedom and relive a pivotal moment in U.S. history.
U.S. Capitol and Houses of Congress
On a stroll around the Capitol’s park-like setting, we'll relay the story of America's most iconic building. How was it designed? Why was it burned?Walt Whitman, A Poet and His City
Walk in the footsteps of Walt Whitman and relive the poet laureate's time in D.C., which began during the U.S. Civil War.Women Who Changed America
They founded organizations, sponsored legislation, blazed trails, and suffered trials. Meet the Women Who Changed America.
