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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
*Starting in February 2024, tour is offered the third Saturday of the month at 2pm.
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.
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Over 2 hours of historic information offered by an experienced guide.
Coffee and/or Tea
Departure Point
3050 K St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Guests will meet in front of Fiola Mare on the waterfront side of the Georgetown Waterfront.
Georgetown University, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States The gothic-style Healy Hall was built at the direction of, and named for, Georgetown University's only black President, Patrick Healy. 10 minutes
Pomander Walk NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA Pomander Walk used to be Bell's Court, owned by Alexander Graham Bell. Bell's Court was characteristic of alleyway communities throughout DC, where you had a close-knit black community. 10 minutes
3324 Dent Pl NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA This address was the former property of prominent black Georgetown resident Yarrow Mamout, in the early 19th century. 10 minutes
3214 P St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA The tour takes a half-way stop at Thomas Sweet for refreshment and a bathroom break. 15 minutes
3146 O St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA The row houses at this address used to serve as holding pens for the enslaved. The pens were torn down by an Irish entrepreneur who had themselves spent their childhood as an indentured servant in the West Indies. 10 minutes
3044 P St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA The house of Emma Brown, who was one of the first black teachers in DC to reach the level of Principal.
1332 29th St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA The Mount Zion United Methodist Church is one of the oldest black congregations in Georgetown. 10 minutes
Rose Park, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States This historic park was the site of numerous political rallies and community gatherings for the black community in Georgetown. 10 minutes
2501 Mill Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA This is the oldest cemetery in Georgetown, which contains the remains of enslaved and free black citizens. 10 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
SamoaK1w1
16 Jun 2024
Katie led an interesting and informative tour. Despite having lived in Georgetown for several decades there were things I learned on Katie’s tour. Definitely wear ur walking shoes and highly recommended
M4129GMdebraw
21 May 2024
This was my second tour with Off The Mall Tours, and once again, it was informative, fun, and a great way to learn more about DC. Katie knows DC and its hidden historical secrets. It was an easy walk, and even though we had rain, it did not impede our enjoyment of the sights. I would highly recommend booking a tour with Katie once you have done the "big" DC stuff. It is a great way to learn about this beautiful and vital city.
Adventurer475981
19 May 2024
Katie is a source of history and the tour is excellent. She got in many different places and details that make the tour an unforgettable experience. Recommended for those that really want to know a bit more and have a different experience.
This tour in
Washington DC
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Off the Mall Tours
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