September Walking Tours
About this Event
There are four tours, each with a different focus:
September 19th at 1:30pm
The Civil War and Before -- This tour highlights some of the neighborhood's oldest history and buildings and how the area grew and changed. Learn about the groups of people who were the original inhabitants of the area near the Navy Yard. Meet at corner of 8th and M Streets SE (by the Ovations Eye Institute).
One-block Streets in NE -- Our one-block streets are among the most charming streets on Capitol Hill. Come on this tour and learn who created them and why, the communities who lived here and the changing architectural styles popular in 1870s, 1890s, 1900s, 1910s. Meet in front of 222 11th Street NE (corner of 11th and Park Street NE).
September 20th at 1:30pm
SE Alleys -- Capitol Hill has many hidden alleys and charming one-block streets. Take a trip back in time to eplore the workaday world of past residential and industrial uses and some of our most diverse populations. Starts at 233 12th Street SE
Fifth Street -- This tour has a mix of everything - architecture, civil war history, notable people, and the general development of Capitol Hill. Th tour starts in Stanton Park - meet by the statue of Nathanael Greene - and ends in Seward Square.
These tours are presented by volunteers from the Capitol Hill Restoration Society as a way to highlight our wonderful neighborhood. We want people to appreciate the rich history and the beautiful architecture so that we will continue to protect and preserve the area in and around the Historic District.
Interested in joining CHRS? https://app.joinit.com/o/chrs-capitolhillrestorationsociety
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 15.00
