Event
African American History of Herring Hill: A Guided Walk in Georgetown
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 38.905395, -77.060278
Meet in the garden of the area of Old Stone House located at 3051 M Street NW Washington, DC
Dates & Times
Date:
Sunday, February 11, 2024
Time:
2:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour and 30 minutes
Type of Event
Guided Tour
Talk
Walk
Meet the ranger in the garden of the Old Stone House. Tour will depart just after 2:00 PM.
Description
Join a ranger on a walk to learn about Herring Hill—a historically African American neighborhood in Georgetown. Learn about the people who lived here and the changes this area has undergone over the years. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. This hike will utilize sidewalks that can be narrow and uneven at times. It will traverse nearly two miles of neighborhood streets in the Georgetown area of DC. There are no public facilities available on this hike.
Reservation or Registration: No
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