Black Georgetown History: Uncovering Diverse Heritage
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14 Ratings
Washington
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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What's Included
- Over 2 hours of historic information offered by an experienced guide.
What's Not Included
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
*The tour takes place on the final Sunday of every month at 2pm. To a visitor’s eye today, Georgetown might seem just another affluent neighborhood in the ever-gentrifying Washington, DC. Nonetheless, this attractive district has a rich and varied history. It originated as a bustling port for tobacco exports, was home to a vigorous slave trade, and at one point, African Americans made up 30% of its population. African American slaves and free people’s descendants have resided in Georgetown for many generations, but their role in its history is often overlooked. This tour uncovers the tales of the African American residents who have significantly influenced one of DC’s most historical neighborhoods.
The journey commences at 3206 O Street NW DC and concludes at the Mt. Zion Cemetery, located at 2501 Mill Rd. NW. Midway, there will be a stop at the Thomas Sweet Shop for a restroom break and refreshments.
Location
3050 K St NW
K Street Northwest
Guests will meet in front of Fiola Mare on the waterfront side of the Georgetown Waterfront.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Amy_dca
Feb 18, 2024
Great info - Katie's tour covered spots we had been to/by many times but had no idea about the history held in them, from the 1600s to current day. She augmented what we were seeing and hearing ourselves with historical photos for reference. We're looking forward to joining more of her tours soon!
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C1547dkmichaelag
Sep 27, 2023
Excellent Tour! Everyone who lives in D.C. should take this tour! - This was a fantastic tour. Katie is an amazing guide! She made the information she was presenting interesting, relevant, accessible, and engaging. This would be a great tour for both someone visiting from out of town or a long time resident of the district. I am a graduate student studying history - as well as a long time history teacher - and Katie introduced me to many figures and events I had never heard of before. The legacies and stories of Black individuals in Washington DC / Georgetown have been underappreciated for far too long. I highly recommend going on this tour to learn more about these stories!
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Ladanabadger
Jul 1, 2023
Great Georgetown Experience - It was a great tour!!!! The tour guide was knowledgeable and personable. Very relevant to events that are happening in present day. Would definitely purchase other tours from this company.
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Lovetravel272904
Jun 26, 2023
Great, unique tour - Katie was very knowledgeable and the tour was really fascinating and informative. Highly recommend to visitors or locals!
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Darryl_b-44891w
Jul 4, 2022
Great experience - My favorite part of the experience was the question and answer session with the tour guide. She was well informed provided great detail on various facts vents that happened in Georgetown
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Alaportedc
Nov 29, 2021
Eye-opening walk through Georgetown - Another fascinating tour from "Off the Mall Tours" exploring a little-known facet of D.C. history. I was surprised to discover that Georgetown used to be a working-class town with a sizeable community of African Americans, including several extraordinary trailblazers. Highly recommended!
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Sollangec991
Nov 29, 2021
A great way to enjoy a sunday - I really enjoyed my tour with Katie yesterday. She is knowledgeable, fun and friendly. The tour was a little over 2hrs long and Georgetown is hilly so be prepared for that. She keeps her groups small, which I really liked. If you are looking for something a little different than the usual DC your, this is for you! Highly recommended.
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Annemh3236fi
Nov 19, 2021
High quality tour - Wonderfully fun and interesting tour. Katie is very knowledgeable and friendly and could also speak French to my expat friends :) We had an amazing tour focusing on the History of Black Georgetown and learned so much. Thank you Katie! 😀
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Q3753tdirinap
Nov 1, 2021
Perfect for Locals and Visitors - Katie is a spectacular guide whose passion for history really shines throughout the tour. She has a way of making the history come alive that lets you connect with historical figures and appreciate them as individuals, not just as pages in a history book. She was able to connect lesser-known people and backstories with more well-known figures and events in a really memorable way. After taking one tour (the Oak Hill Cemetery tour) I can't wait to sign up for more to get a better understanding of Washington, DC, even though I have lived in this city for 7 years. Oak Hill Cemetery by itself is a really interesting place to visit, but our visit was greatly enriched by touring with her.
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Bunmiaki81
Oct 13, 2021
Katie and this tour are amazing! - I absolutely loved this tour and learning from Katie. The stories were presented with great energy, she had great props and her costume set the mood. I have a greater appreciation for the world's oldest profession because of this tour.
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