DC Tour Guild

02/26/2024

Today, at the Freedom House, Office of Historic Alexandria Staff delivered to 20 Guild members an tour centered on the American Domestic Slave Trade.

01/12/2024

Today is . The Stabler-Leadbetter Apothecary was a family run business from 1792 to 1933. Martha Washington and Robert E. Lee were customers. The museum is run by and is a discovery on our Old Town Alexandria Tour: https://www.dcmilitarytour.com/old-town-alexandria-walking-tour/

01/10/2024

in 1883, Dr. Samuel Mudd died His home, and gravesite, are key discoveries on our Booth Escape Tour: https://www.dcmilitarytour.com/john-wilkes-booth-escape-route-tour/

12/23/2023

240 years ago, in the most extraordinary act of the age, Gen George Washington resigned his commission before Congress in the State House He set the precedent of peaceful transition of power and then returned to his farm

12/15/2023

It’s . in 1791, the first ten ammendments to the were ratified. George Mason is known as the Father of the Bill of Rights. His home is a lovely visit.

12/05/2023

in 2021, Senator Robert Dole passed away. He’s buried . The sole recognition of him in the City of Washington is this small humble plaque at the Memorial . Sen. Dole frequently met WWII Veteran groups here when they visited.

11/29/2023

To benefit Preservation Society, Award-winning hammered dulcimer artist Stephen Humphries will be performing a program of holiday music in the intimate setting of James Renwick Jr,’s historic chapel on 12/2 at 7:00pm. Tickets: https://oakhillcemeterydc.org/event/concert-by-candlelight-a-holiday-hammered-dulcimer-concert-at-oak-hill

11/10/2023

Happy

10/11/2023

in 1884, Eleanor Roosevelt was born. She remains the only historical woman in statuary

09/18/2023

230 years ago (1793), George Washington laid the cornerstone in a Masonic ceremony. This mural is

09/12/2023

This month, historic celebrates its 90th Anniversary. It’s the perfect spot for a meal or cocktail after a Georgetown neighborhood tour. Ask us about special Kennedy in Georgetown experiences.

07/14/2023

Happy Day🇫🇷. The Marquis de Lafayette sent the key to the Bastille to General Washington as a symbol of liberty to the father of liberty. Washington placed it in the central passage where it has remained ever since.

06/13/2023

in 1936, fireballer joined in its inaugural class

03/29/2023

It’s National . Americans interact with The Vietnam War Memorial every day.

03/26/2023

in 1755, General Sir Edward Braddock arrived He made the Carlyle House his headquarters and planned the campaign against there.

03/14/2023

in 1801, held the first ever Presidential Inaugural Ball . One can tour the ball room on a visit there. (Two windows on second floor all the way to the right in the photo.)

03/13/2023

It’s . there’s one of the most moving statues in the . Easy for your Guild hired Guide to allow you to experience during a tour of Cemetery.

03/08/2023

Today is . Eleanor Roosevelt was a woman who made a difference and she is represented in

03/03/2023

in 1845, entered the union. is the only state ‘embassy’ in . It’s located on Capitol Hill and is open M-F 9-5 to all who . Stop in for a free fresh glass of Orange Juice.

02/24/2023

last year, . The Guild’s President James Carr had the privilege last spring of meeting Oksana Markarova, Ambassador Extraordianry and Plenipotentiary of to the .

02/17/2023

in 1815, President Madison signed the Treaty of Ghent here formally ending the War of 1812.

02/01/2023

in 1773, had its first service. Happy 250th Anniversary to one of the oldest faith communities in the . Church members conduct tours Wed-Sun and let you sit in the pew.

01/14/2023

in 1784, ratified the Treaty of Paris thus officially ending the

12/21/2022

in 1911, was born. He was a long time slugger for the Washington Grays and a member . Some of our Guild guides specialize in tours Park. Wintertime is the best time to take advantage, and benefits nats4good.org

11/11/2022

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09/07/2022

The Guild is pleased to announce that motor coaches will be allowed again on 9/12.

06/27/2022