25. Queering Capitol Hill

Queering Capitol Hill

Tour description:

Capitol Hill has long been a social and residential center for Washington, DC’s gay and lesbian community. It has also been a neighborhood for bars and clubs, innovative women’s businesses and our federal government. Join this tour to hear stories of radical lesbian separatists, First Amendment fights, the underpinning of LGBT religious organizations, interactions with Marines and other tales from eight decades of gay and lesbian life in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol.

Tour Guide: Philip Clark; Researcher and writer

Ward: 6

TOUR INFORMATION:

Tour Starting Location:

Eastern Market Metro Station

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20003

Meet on the brick plaza at the Eastern Market metro station.

· Closest Metro or Bus Line: Eastern Market

· Tour Ending Location: Mr. Henry's restaurant (601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE)

· Tour Length: 1 hour 30 minutes

· Tour Distance: 1 miles

· Fitness Level: Low Level (slow walking, flat terrain)

· Audio Enhancer: No

· ASL: No

· Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

· Stroller Accessible: Yes

Host or Publisher Events DC