Uncover the rich history of Georgetown’s African-American communities. Begin your tour in Herring Hill and learn about the eighteenth-century community of enslaved and freed African-Americans who lived in the neighborhood. Continue exploring Georgetown and see the churches and schools established by African-American Georgetowners during the nineteenth century.
What you need to know
Meet Dumbarton House’s Garden Gates at the corner of Q and 27th Streets, NW at 12:00pm sharp!
The two hour tour meets rain or shine.
We encourage you to purchase tickets in advance. Day of we only accept cash or check.
Children 3 and younger are free, but must be in a stroller.
No pets allowed.
Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Tour begins and ends at Dumbarton House.
We recommend that you bring a bottle of water.
To learn even more about the history of the African American community in Georgetown, read Black Georgetown Remembered: A History of Its Black Community from the Founding of “The Town of George” in 1751 to the Present Day, by Kathleen Lesko.
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