Black Georgetown History Walking Tour in Washington, DC
Walk through Black Georgetown history, from a former slave pen site to Mt. Zion Cemetery
Duration
2.5 Hours
Includes
Guided walking tour
Highlights
Explore Georgetown’s Black history on a guided walking tour that traces generations of residents who shaped one of Washington, DC’s oldest neighborhoods. You’ll visit key sites from the area’s port-city past through the post-Emancipation era.
- Start at 3206 O Street NW and walk to Mt. Zion/Female Union Band Cemetery
- Visit the former Georgia Pen site and learn how it later housed Black-owned businesses
- Stop along Wisconsin Avenue at an inhabited alley and an integrated church
- Explore Herring Hill, Georgetown’s historic Black quarter
- See sites tied to DC’s first Black female school principal and the city’s oldest Black congregation
What's Included
- Guided walking tour
Things to know
This is a 2–2.5 hour walking tour; some sidewalks are uneven. The tour is wheelchair accessible and includes a halfway stop for a bathroom break and refreshment.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours before start. 50% refund if you cancel 24–8 hours before start. No refund if you cancel less than 8 hours before start.
FAQs
Arrive at the meeting spot at least 10 minutes before your tour start time.
Wear comfortable footwear you can walk in for at least two hours. Expect some uneven sidewalks.
Bring water. If the forecast calls for rain, bring an umbrella or rain cover. If it will be sunny, bring sunscreen (and a fan if you like).
Meeting details
3206 O Street NW DC
