Madams of DC

Explore the History of DC's Civil War-era Red Light District

Washington experienced an unprecedented rise in prostitution during and after the Civil War. During this period, Pennsylvania Avenue became DC's most notorious red-light district, from the ramshackle "boarding houses" of Murder Bay to the glamorous pleasure houses of Marble Alley, all ...

Washington
2 hours
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The Harlem Renaissance in DC

All ages - 2 hours - Discover the Jazz and Literary History of DC!

Come on a winding journey through an era in which the U Street neighborhood of Washington, DC was giving rise to a vibrant jazz scene and establishing the roots of a new movement in black intellectualism. Also known as "Black Broadway", the U Street corridor was where the big names in jazz ...

Washington
2 Hours
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History of Black Georgetown

All Ages • 2.5 Hours • History of Black Georgetown!

Before it was a part of Washington, DC, Georgetown was an independent, bustling port city that boasted thriving trades in many goods, including slaves. At one point African Americans counted for as much as 30% of the Georgetown population. Descendants of enslaved peoples and free black folk have lived ...

Washington
2.5 Hours
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Historic Alleyways

All Ages • 1.5 Hours • Historic Alleyways!

The alleyways of DC served a distinct purpose as a city planning feature, but they also provided a hidden safe space where escaped enslaved people and the economically disadvantaged could find inexpensive housing and live their lives away from prying eyes. While city officials condemned life in the alleyways ...

Washington
1.5 Hours
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District of Punk

For all ages! • 2.5 hours • District of Punk!

In the 1980s, the Reagan Administration was reinstating the Selective Service, hippies were turning into yuppies, and the punk scene rose as a reaction to what they saw as a conformist, soulless government. While punk is often associated with London, New York, and LA, there was a substantial scene in ...

Ardmore
1.5 hours
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Queer Black Broadway

For all ages! • 1.5 hours • Queer Black Broadway!

Off the Mall Tours and the Rainbow History Project are offering this amazing tour in partnership! The U Street Corridor was known as "Black Broadway" in its heyday of the early 20th Century. From the Prohibition Era to the Civil Rights Movement, it was also the center for social justice and ...

Washington
1.5 Hours
LGBTQ-Friendly
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Socialites and Spies of Georgetown

For all ages! • 2.5 hours • Socialites and Spies of Georgetown

An ill-fated artist, an Ambassador's wife, a Baroness, and a codebreaker.....What do they all have in common? They were part of the most exclusive club of power-players in Cold War DC. These amazing women made their mark in a man's world using every tool at their disposal. This tour will take ...

Washington
2 Hours
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Women of Congressional Cemetery

All ages • 2 hours • Celebrate Women's History Month at one of DC's oldest cemeteries!

In honor of Women's History Month, and the start to the Cherry Blossom Festival, Off the Mall Tours is offering a special walk of the women buried in Congressional Cemetery. Get away from the craziness of the Tidal Basin and enjoy the cherry blossoms in one of DC's most beautiful cemeteries ...

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In honor of Women's History Month, and the start to the Cherry Blossom Festival, Off the Mall Tours is offering a special walk of the women buried in Congressional Cemetery. Get away from the craziness of the Tidal Basin and enjoy the cherry blossoms in one of DC's most beautiful cemeteries ...

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Worldly Washington - An International Journey from West End to West Wing

Explore the International Side of Washington, DC

This two-hour tour walking tour is an international journey through the neighborhood west of the White House. Discover the origins of organizations such as the State Department, the World Bank, Bacon-DACOR House, and other places where diplomacy is the name of the game. Learn about some fascinating international ...

Washington
2 hours
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Cherry Blossom Tidal Basin Tour

Explore the history and features of DC's tidal basin while admiring the famous cherry blossoms!

Join Off the Mall Tours on a special spring walk of the famous Tidal Basin Cherry Blossoms! The Tidal Basin area has monuments galore, but it has its own secret history too! Do you know how the cherry blossom trees became a feature? Or that the tidal basin used to have a beach from which Washingtonians ...

Washington
2 hours
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