Tour Washington D.C. is proud to present the African-American Heritage Tour. The tour is a great way to learn about African-American history in our nation's capital. Listen to informative and accurate tour guides explore some of Washington's most interesting spots.

Participants will travel by bus and then get off at each stop for a half-hour to explore the following sites:

Frederick Douglass home: Frederick Douglass was a former slave who became one of the most eloquent  speakers on the subject of abolition. He was a highly in-demand orator who spread the abolitionist message throughout the United States and Europe. He was also the first African-American to move into the Uniontown neighborhood.

Historical Anacostia neighborhood: The name "Anacostia" comes from the name of Native American settlements along the Anacostia River. Anacostia, always a part of the District of Columbia, became a part of the city of Washington in 1878.

Mary McCleod-Bethune statue: This statue commemorates Mary McCleod-Bethune, a civil rights administrator and educator who was vice-president of the NAACP and the National Council of Negro Women. 

African-American Civil War Memorial:  This memorial commemorates the bravery and fighting spirit African-American soldiers and their families exhibited as they fought for freedom in an uncertain world.

Historic U-Street: The Harlem of D.C., U-Street was, and with a recent renewal, remains a seminal part of creating a vibrant African-American community in D.C. The first African-Americans in the neighborhood were freedom seekers finding shelter in tents and shanties during the Civil War. From those humble beginnings, the neighborhood became the place to be for African-American intellectuals and entertainers. At its highest point, it was a place where residents said visitors always needed to be dressed to the nines.

White House: The White House, has been the home of our nation's leader since 1800, when the 2nd President, John Adams, along with his wife Abigail moved into the house, which was still unfinished. Click here for more information about the White House.

Lincoln Memorial: The Lincoln Memorial commemorates the actions of arguably our greatest president, the man who preserved the Union. Click here for more information on the Lincoln Memorial.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, one of Washington’s most sobering and reflective points of interest, is made up of three different features, including the Memorial Wall. Representations of Vietnam soldiers were included after the initial design, because some felt the wall design was too simple. Click here for more information on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Howard University: The University was founded in 1867 and was immediately integrated. Howard is the only historic black college that has both a school of medicine and a school of law. Since its inception, the university has become a place where both black and white students are educated together.