What we’re about
We are a touring club in the Washington, DC area focused on walks in and around historical, cultural, and scenic locales. Especially the towns and neighborhoods of Capitol Hill, Alexandria, Lafayette Square, Georgetown, Annapolis, downtown Washington, et al. The excursions are led by a author-historian.
We add to the pleasure of a sociable outing the discovery of the cultural and historical aspects of the wayside along the routes, roads, and trails we tread. While benefiting from an invigorating hike or walk, time is taken for guests to share their knowledge of the architecture, human history, and natural history, of the area with the group.
Our current focus has been on the rich political and cultural history of the Capitol region.
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See all- America's Most Historic Street: Tour of Georgetown, June 1!The Wormley School, Washington, DC
America's Most Historic Street: Tour of Georgetown, Sunday, June 1!
Georgetown may have the most historic street in America. N Street, stretching for about a mile from the edge of the University to Rock Creek Park near the start of downtown D.C.
Join us for this inaugural tour on a street filled with gorgeous architecture and the ghosts of Presidents, First Ladies, foreign and domestic spies, noted scientists, top CIA officials, even a famous chef, a Miss America, and the first “Captain Kirk”.
When: Sunday, June 1, 4:30 pm
Where: Meet at the Wormley Condominiums, 3327 Prospect St NW, Washington, DC 20007.
How: Pre-register and Pre-pay at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/americas-most-historic-street-tour-of-georgetown-sunday-june-1-tickets-1383140062159?aff=oddtdtcreator
Or pay $22 in cash at the start of the tour.Who: You guide is a ex-Presidential speechwriter and Tonight Show writer, and the author of 10 books of history, including 2 on Georgetown, including his latest:
https://www.amazon.com/Femme-Fatalité-Lizzy-Thorne-Novel-ebook/dp/B0F4945MR5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0
And his White House history:
https://www.amazon.com/White-Houses-Unruly-Neighborhood-Lafayette/dp/1476674868What:
We’ll draw from the following personalities, townhouses, and events:
O The Russian Ambassador’s crazy marriage proposal
O The spy turned world-famous chef
O America’s narrowest house
O The African-American entrepreneur’s link to segregation
O America’s strangest house
O The spy who fooled Nazi Germany and the FBI
O Civil War escapades
O White House and Native-American vaccinations back in the day
O Was the double agent a triple agent?
O The tragic woman who sunk a Presidential bid
O Mrs. Lincoln’s secret hideaway
O Georgetown’s oldest house
O Martha Washington’s relatives
O Mark Twain’s standup comedy
O The first steamboat launch
O The witches of Georgetown
And more!Join us in the capital’s delightful for a stroll into Georgetown’s rich past.
Meet at the Wormley Condominiums, 3327 Prospect St NW, Washington, DC 20007.
Plenty of fine restaurants on M St. for afterwards.
Think history is boring: Not on this walking tour!
