During a time when inequality was flooding the neighborhoods of DC, there are many locations where Black culture thrived. There are also places where Black Americans broke boundaries, held meetings, resided and led the fight to achieve equal rights. The tour focuses on these locations that were significant during the Civil Rights Movement but are not necessarily mainstream museums or pointed out in guidebooks. This tour provides a focused look at locations and people who were impactful to the fight for civil rights right here in DC. It also allows you to go at your own pace, so tourists and visitors alike can easily learn more about the rich history in the area.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  App on your phone: A link to download the DC Civil Right Tour app.
✔  Interactive quiz about DC's Civil Rights History to test your knowledge after you complete the tour
Departure & Return
Departure:  ,

Start this tour at Lincoln Memorial and follow instructions on the DC Civil Rights Tour app on your phone.

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Itinerary
1
Lincoln Memorial Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC

Duration:  15 minutes

2
Lafayette Square Pennsylvania Ave NW & 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Duration:  15 minutes

3
Black Lives Matter Plaza On 16th St, between K and H St NW, DC

Duration:  15 minutes

4
Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives 1201 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Duration:  15 minutes

5
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House Mary McLeod Bethune Council House/ Council of Negro Women Headquarters

Duration:  15 minutes

6
Alma Thomas Residence

Duration:  15 minutes

7
Duke Ellington Boyhood home

Duration:  15 minutes

8
Alan Locke Residence

Duration:  15 minutes

9
Whitelaw Hotel

Duration:  15 minutes

10
U Street U Street

Duration:  15 minutes

11
Lincoln Theatre Lincoln Theatre

Duration:  15 minutes

12
True Reformer Building

Duration:  15 minutes

13
Spirit of True Freedom Statue

Duration:  15 minutes

14
A Philip Randolph Monument

Duration:  15 minutes

15
Cedar Hill Fredrick Douglass House

Duration:  15 minutes

Additional info
•  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
•  All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Price:
From $8
Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
5 hours
Guide in:
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