Washington DC African American History Tour with Museum of African American History and Culture Ticket
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This 3.5-hour bus tour covers historic African American sites across all four quadrants of Washington DC. The tour visits well-known landmarks such as the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, the U.S. Capitol, and the White House exterior. It also includes stops at the National Council of Negro Women headquarters and the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, where visitors can tour the house on select days. The guide shares stories about the role of African Americans in the construction of the Capitol and White House, civil rights events like Marian Anderson's 1939 concert, and the significance of each monument. The tour also passes through culturally important neighborhoods such as LeDroit Park and drives by Howard University and the Carter G. Woodson House. At the end of the tour, guests receive same-day tickets to the Museum of African American History and Culture. Visitors can stay inside the museum until closing at 5:30 PM. Bottled water and air conditioning on the vehicle are included. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
National Council of Negro Women Headquarters
Located at 633 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, this historic building has been the home of the National Council of Negro Women since 1953. Founded in 1935 by Mary McLeod Bethune, the NCNW promotes the welfare of African American women and their families. The building was originally a late 19th-century commercial office and was purchased with a Federal Housing Administration loan in 1942.
U.S. Capitol
Visitors stand at the site of President Obama’s inauguration and hear about how enslaved people helped build the Capitol and White House. The guide explains how the Supreme Court, once housed here, made rulings affecting people of color for decades.
20 min
The White House
This is the official residence and workplace of the U.S. President. The tour highlights the contributions of African Americans, from enslaved workers who helped build the building to Barack Obama, the first African American president.
15 min
Constitution Hall History
The guide recounts the 1939 incident when Marian Anderson was barred from performing at Constitution Hall because of her race. The story includes the subsequent concert on the Lincoln Memorial steps attended by 75,000 people, supported by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
Lincoln Memorial
Information is provided about the memorial and its role in African American history, including the March on Washington and Marian Anderson’s concert. The guide also covers Robert Moten’s dedication speech at the memorial’s opening.
30 min
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
The tour covers the inscription wall, which features 14 quotes and statements, as well as the Mountain of Despair and the Stone of Hope. The guide shares facts about the memorial’s construction.
15 min
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, the tour includes a walking tour inside the Frederick Douglass house. On other days, the tour drives past the home while the guide explains its history.
20 min
LeDroit Park
This neighborhood was originally built for white Howard University professors but became one of the city’s first integrated areas. It was home to leaders like Mary Church Terrell and Duke Ellington and was known as "Black Broadway" for its entertainment venues.
African American Civil War Memorial Museum
Visitors learn about the 209,000 African American troops and sailors who served during the Civil War. The memorial, dedicated in 1998, features plaques listing all United States Colored Troops in 166 regiments and the Spirit of Freedom statue by Ed Hamilton.
10 min
Dunbar High School
Founded in 1870 as the first public high school for African Americans in the U.S., Dunbar High School has a history of academic success and notable alumni including Mary McLeod Bethune and poet Paul Laurence Dunbar.
Howard Theatre
Opened in 1910, this theater was one of the first owned and operated by African Americans. It hosted performers like Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Marvin Gaye, and was part of the "Chitlin' Circuit" for African American comedians and musicians.
Howard University
The tour drives past Howard University, established in 1867 with 13 schools. Graduates include Thurgood Marshall, Elijah Cummings, Taraji P. Henson, and Toni Morrison.
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
The guide points out the home of Carter G. Woodson, known as the “Father of Black History,” who started Black History Month.
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House
The tour drives past the Bethune Council House, purchased by Mary McLeod Bethune in 1943. The house features a Second French Empire design. On Thursdays through Saturdays, time permitting, visitors can stop and tour inside.
30 min
National Museum of African American History and Culture
At the end of the 3 hour 30 minute tour, visitors receive same-day tickets to the Museum of African American History and Culture. Guests may remain inside until the museum closes at 5:30 PM. The tour finishes upon arrival at the museum. Tickets to the museum are only provided if the tour is taken.
60 min
Meeting point
The bus will stop in front of the Navy Memorial (7th and Pennsylvania Avenue NW) across from National Archives.
End point
The tour will end at the Museum of African American History and Culture.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Washington DC African American History Tour with Museum of African American History and Culture Ticket
by KB Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$180Overview
This 3.5-hour bus tour covers historic African American sites across all four quadrants of Washington DC. The tour visits well-known landmarks such as the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, the U.S. Capitol, and the White House exterior. It also includes stops at the National Council of Negro Women headquarters and the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, where visitors can tour the house on select days. The guide shares stories about the role of African Americans in the construction of the Capitol and White House, civil rights events like Marian Anderson's 1939 concert, and the significance of each monument. The tour also passes through culturally important neighborhoods such as LeDroit Park and drives by Howard University and the Carter G. Woodson House. At the end of the tour, guests receive same-day tickets to the Museum of African American History and Culture. Visitors can stay inside the museum until closing at 5:30 PM. Bottled water and air conditioning on the vehicle are included. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
National Council of Negro Women Headquarters
Located at 633 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, this historic building has been the home of the National Council of Negro Women since 1953. Founded in 1935 by Mary McLeod Bethune, the NCNW promotes the welfare of African American women and their families. The building was originally a late 19th-century commercial office and was purchased with a Federal Housing Administration loan in 1942.
U.S. Capitol
Visitors stand at the site of President Obama’s inauguration and hear about how enslaved people helped build the Capitol and White House. The guide explains how the Supreme Court, once housed here, made rulings affecting people of color for decades.
20 min
The White House
This is the official residence and workplace of the U.S. President. The tour highlights the contributions of African Americans, from enslaved workers who helped build the building to Barack Obama, the first African American president.
15 min
Constitution Hall History
The guide recounts the 1939 incident when Marian Anderson was barred from performing at Constitution Hall because of her race. The story includes the subsequent concert on the Lincoln Memorial steps attended by 75,000 people, supported by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
Lincoln Memorial
Information is provided about the memorial and its role in African American history, including the March on Washington and Marian Anderson’s concert. The guide also covers Robert Moten’s dedication speech at the memorial’s opening.
30 min
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
The tour covers the inscription wall, which features 14 quotes and statements, as well as the Mountain of Despair and the Stone of Hope. The guide shares facts about the memorial’s construction.
15 min
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, the tour includes a walking tour inside the Frederick Douglass house. On other days, the tour drives past the home while the guide explains its history.
20 min
LeDroit Park
This neighborhood was originally built for white Howard University professors but became one of the city’s first integrated areas. It was home to leaders like Mary Church Terrell and Duke Ellington and was known as "Black Broadway" for its entertainment venues.
African American Civil War Memorial Museum
Visitors learn about the 209,000 African American troops and sailors who served during the Civil War. The memorial, dedicated in 1998, features plaques listing all United States Colored Troops in 166 regiments and the Spirit of Freedom statue by Ed Hamilton.
10 min
Dunbar High School
Founded in 1870 as the first public high school for African Americans in the U.S., Dunbar High School has a history of academic success and notable alumni including Mary McLeod Bethune and poet Paul Laurence Dunbar.
Howard Theatre
Opened in 1910, this theater was one of the first owned and operated by African Americans. It hosted performers like Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Marvin Gaye, and was part of the "Chitlin' Circuit" for African American comedians and musicians.
Howard University
The tour drives past Howard University, established in 1867 with 13 schools. Graduates include Thurgood Marshall, Elijah Cummings, Taraji P. Henson, and Toni Morrison.
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
The guide points out the home of Carter G. Woodson, known as the “Father of Black History,” who started Black History Month.
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House
The tour drives past the Bethune Council House, purchased by Mary McLeod Bethune in 1943. The house features a Second French Empire design. On Thursdays through Saturdays, time permitting, visitors can stop and tour inside.
30 min
National Museum of African American History and Culture
At the end of the 3 hour 30 minute tour, visitors receive same-day tickets to the Museum of African American History and Culture. Guests may remain inside until the museum closes at 5:30 PM. The tour finishes upon arrival at the museum. Tickets to the museum are only provided if the tour is taken.
60 min
Meeting point
The bus will stop in front of the Navy Memorial (7th and Pennsylvania Avenue NW) across from National Archives.
End point
The tour will end at the Museum of African American History and Culture.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.