An Exclusive Spy History Tour of Capitol Hill with a Former CIA Officer

Schedule

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025 at 10:30 am to Fri, 27 Jun, 2025 at 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens (U.S. Botanic Garden) | Washington, DC

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Explore the secrets and mysteries of Capitol Hill with a former intel professional with deep subject matter expertise in counterintelligence
About this Event

Welcome to the **Capitol Hill Spy Tour**! The theme of this tour is counterintelligence, or the technique and the art of spy-hunting. Hear about daring attempts to spy on the meetings that took place, and still do, take place behind closed doors by Washington D.C.’s elite decision-makers steps away from the Capitol. Content will focus on the Civil War era and the techniques used by men and women to avoid being caught. We look at some sites related to the pre-WWII era as well as the 1950's and 1960's and the House Unamerican Activities Committee (HUAC).

Our tour will start at the beautiful **Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens** located at the **U.S. Botanic Garden**. Prepare to be shocked as we take you on a journey through the neighborhood and reveal the history of stealing secrets steps away from the Capitol.

The tour ends at 316 F St., NE.

This in-person event is perfect for history buffs, and anyone looking for a unique and memorable experience in Washington, D.C. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore **Capitol Hill** like never before!


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Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens (U.S. Botanic Garden), 245 First Street Southwest, Washington, United States

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USD 41.54 to USD 74.20

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