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The History of Black Georgetown

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*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

3206 O 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.
Kris_C
20 Mar 2025
A friend was in town for the weekend and, because she’s visited DC many times, we’re always looking for a new adventure. As a history lover who’s married to a history buff, historical tours are my favorite! I settled on the Black Georgetown Tour because I’ve heard some stories and anecdotes about Blacks in Georgetown over the years but have always wanted to learn more. Our tour guide, Katie, did a great job! We learned so much. I was happy to share the information I knew with my husband once I returned home. I was even happier when I found out that some of the information I shared was new to him. I will book another tour with Katie and will likely take the Black Georgetown Tour again with a different set of friends.
republicofheaven
18 Feb 2025
This was a fantastic experience! I lived in DC for years and never knew the history behind Georgetown. It’s amazing to see the city in a new light. If only walls could talk!
yermol
20 Nov 2024
I've never attended a walking tour before but after attending this one, I will attend more. OTMDC takes you off the mall and major crowded tourist attractions to explore a much deeper and more personal side of the history of Washington telling stories rarely told. Despite living in the DC area for a lifetime, I had no idea of the rich history behind Georgetown and its African American community. I emerged on the other end of the tour feeling a deeper sense of connection to this city and its history. My cousin, in from Germany and for whom English is a second language, remarked multiple times how easy our tour guide was to understand and thought many other Europeans visiting DC would enjoy such a deep, insightful, and well done tour.
This tour in Washington DC is organized by Off the Mall Tours

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