eyes on emancipation: Black HISTORY on Pennsylvania Ave

Pennsylvania Avenue is one of DC’s most recognizable thoroughfares. Walk the Avenue and learn about the emancipation of enslaved people in DC (before the Emancipation Proclamation), a grand march for the women's vote, the infamous Snow Riot, the evolution of Home Rule, local DC history, and much more. This tour focuses on the Black history of DC and the country as a whole!

Stops include Old City Hall, the National Council of Negro Women, National Archives (outside), FDR's original memorial, Newspaper Row, Freedom Plaza, the new World War I Memorial, and much more. Hear stories of Beverly Snow, Abraham Lincoln, Mary McLeod Bethune, Marion Barry, Dr. King, and others.

Duration: 90 minutes. $250 for up to 10 people. $125 for groups of 5 or fewer.

Special offering!
During Public Service Recognition Week (May 3-11, 2025) anyone employed by the federal government as of January 1, 2025, regardless of current employment status, can take this walking tour free of charge! There are two sessions: Sunday May 4 at 10am and Sunday May 11 at 10am.

Anyone can reserve a spot on these walks, but federal employees attend for free. All other tickets are $25.

Click the link below to reserve your spot. (Federal employees: use the code “free” at check out.)