Uncover the rich history of Georgetown’s African-American communities with Dwane Starlin, member of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides. Starting in Herring Hill, learn about the eighteenth-century community to both enslaved and freed blacks. 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 1:00pm 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 bringing a bottle of water
•Note: This walking tour does not include access inside the private homes.
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.