Strap on your walking shoes, because we’re bringing back our popular guided walking tours of Capitol Hill. We’ll offer four tours on September 6 and 7 featuring Southeast alleys, notable people, one block with many stories, and the Civil War and before. Buy tickets on Eventbrite, and grab them before they sell out.
Details of the volunteer-led tours:
September 6 at 10 a.m.: SE Alleys Part II. Capitol Hill alleys have been used for all sorts of purposes over the years; housing, businesses, stables, garages and more. These alleys are an interesting way to look at the L’Enfant plan and the ways our neighborhood has been zoned. CHRS has given a SE alleys tour for years, but this is a new tour with completely different stops!
September 6 at 1 p.m. Notable People. This tour showcases various famous, infamous and important people who have lived in the neighborhood, from the 1800s to the present. The tour starts at the park at Massachusetts Avenue and 9th Street NE.
September 7 at 1 p.m. One Block, Many Stories: Building Capitol Hill. Learn about historical and architectural trends in the neighborhood through a one-block-long deep-dive into the history of the buildings and former residents. Meet at 922 C St. SE, which is the corner of 10th and C Streets SE.
September 7 at 1 p.m. The Civil War and Before. This tour highlights some of the neighborhood’s oldest history and buildings and how the area grew and changed. Learn about the groups of people who were the original inhabitants of the area near the Navy Yard. Meet at the corner of 8th and M Streets SE.