The History of Black Georgetown
26th Street, O Street, Washington DC, United States
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About this experience
Summer 2026 schedule: Tour is held the 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 10am.
Someone visiting Georgetown today may see it as another wealthy enclave in a continuously gentrifying Washington, DC. However, this charming area has a diverse history. Originally a busy port for the export of tobacco, it was also the site of an active slave trade, and at one point African Americans counted as 30% of the Georgetown population. Descendants of those enslaved peoples and black free folk have lived in Georgetown for generations, but their contributions to its history do not often receive the same recognition. This tour will reveal the stories of the black citizens who made their mark on one of DC’s oldest neighborhoods.
The tour starts at 3206 O Street NW DC and ends at the Mt. Zion Cemetery, at 2501 Mill Rd. NW. There is a half-way stop at Thomas Sweet Shop for a bathroom break and refreshment.
Location
26th Street, O Street, Washington DC, United States
Washington DC, USA
Price
$30.00/ person
Rating
5.0
Duration2h - 2h 30min
Categoryculture