American History

The events of Abraham Lincoln’s time in D.C. come to life in this historic walking tour.

Explore Black history in Washington's famous Lafayette Park.

Get to know DC's Gilded Age society. We'll tell you how fortunes were made and show you the lavish homes built.

An interior tour of the National Gallery of Art that showcases artists and artworks the connect to history and culture of Washington, D.C.

Get your post-Thanksgiving exercise by joining Washington Walks for The Washington Wilderness Hike.

Explore D.C.'s history through its markets, restaurants, and foodie hotspots on this walking tour.

On this walk, we reveal the hidden histories behind the iconic National Mall memorials and monuments you only thought you knew.

Part walk, part urban scavenger hunt. We'll discover remnants of bygone eras set amidst gleaming museums in this 21st-century neighborhood.

Join Washington Walks on a walking tour exploring the social and cultural contributions of members of DC's LGBTQ community.

One of the world's most visited museums is sporting a new look!

Natural rolling landscape and winding pathways make it one of the city’s most inviting spots for visiting grave sites of notable Washingtonians.

Follow the route taken by demonstrators at the 1963 March on Washington For Jobs and Freedom and relive a pivotal moment in U.S. history.

On a stroll around the Capitol’s park-like setting, we'll relay the story of America's most iconic building. How was it designed? Why was it burned?

Walk in the footsteps of Walt Whitman and relive the poet laureate's time in D.C., which began during the U.S. Civil War.

They founded organizations, sponsored legislation, blazed trails, and suffered trials. Meet the Women Who Changed America.