Event
African American History of Herring Hill: A Guided Walk in Georgetown
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 38.905367, -77.060363
Meet the ranger in the garden of the area of Old Stone House located at 3051 M Street NW Washington, DC.
Repeating Event
Days:
Every week on Saturday
Dates:
February 08, 2025 to February 22, 2025
Time:
1:30 PM
Duration:
2 hours
Type of Event
Other
Talk
Walk
Please meet outside of Old Stone House at least 5 minutes before the hike time, bring plenty of water, dress for the weather, and be prepared for a fun and enjoyable outing.
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.
Tour departs from the Old Stone House
There are no public facilities available on this hike.
Recommended for ages 12 and up.