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Private tour in Washington DC Jennifer F
Echoes of the Early City: The Origin of Washington DC’s First Downtown
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I am a University of Miami graduate (Go Canes!) with a law degree from The George Washington University Law School, and have lived in the Washington area for 20 years! I adore this city and the communities that make it so special! My love of guiding began with my first job at age 15 as a tour guide at The Las Vegas Natural History Museum. From that moment, I have cultivated a keen love of travel, both on and off the beaten path, storytelling, and history. After a public service career as a Federal labor and employee relations attorney, I opened my company, as a way to share knowledge, build community, amplify community stories, and facilitate lifelong learning. As a licensed tour guide and member of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides in Washington, D.C., I combine my traveler background with my knowledge of Washington, D.C. to create a unique and bespoke experience for you! Whether you want to meander the tried-and-true paths of Washington, or see a unique side of Washington, I have you covered! I am happy to create a customized tour itinerary in Washington, D.C. for you! If you prefer a customized tour, you can contact me directly! Some additional fun facts: Favorite Fancy DC Restaurant: Rose's Luxury Favorite Budget DC Restaurant: Ben's Chili Bowl Live Music Event Spaces, I love: The Anthem and Wolf Trap Favorite Garden: Brookside Gardens in Maryland Favorite Holiday Tour: Catoctin Furnace Halloween Tour near Frederick Maryland and the Octagon House Pints and Poltergeists Tour in October Museums I Love: The American History Museum (love the new Lowrider exhibit!), Ford's Theater, Smithsonian Asian American Art Museum (Hello Peacock Room!), and the Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Museum When I'm Not Guiding You Can Find Me: Reading, planning my next trip, hanging with my border collie/corgi rescue and husband, checking out local events, and walking/biking around Rock Creek Park.
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Tour of Chinatown and Penn Quarter
Overview of your Washington Dc tour
This story-filled walking tour uncovers big dreams of a new city, the story of the Chinese American community in Washington, bold civil rights activism, and dramatic moments of the Civil War that helped shape the Nation’s Capital. Meet me near the iconic Friendship Arch and begin a journey through the vibrant and layered history of the city’s first Asian community. Discover the failed lottery that hoped to launch Washington, D.C. as a seat of power. Learn how Hecht’s Department Store became a center for civic advocacy and change. Explore Clara Barton’s tireless efforts to locate missing Civil War soldiers and bring answers to grieving families. Meet the woman sentenced to death for her role in the Lincoln Assassination. Step into the tense evening when Abraham Lincoln was shot, just blocks away. This tour blends hidden history with dramatic storytelling, revealing how culture, commerce, and courage shaped the streets you walk today.
Your Washington Dc tour itinerary
✓ Discover the rich history of Washington D.C.’s first Asian community ✓ Explore the history of a woman who received the death penalty for her role in the Lincoln Assassination at the Mary Surratt House ✓ Learn about the failed lottery that had hoped to jumpstart the beginnings of Washington, D.C. as a place of power at Blodgett's Hotel ✓ See where Lincoln held his Second Inaugural Ball ✓ Take a step back into the first commercial center for Washington, D.C. in Penn Quarter ✓ Understand the efforts of Clara Barton to locate the missing soldiers of the Civil War ✓ Learn about the tense night of Lincoln's Assassination Note: I am happy to create a customized version of this tour or any Washington, D.C. itinerary for you! If you prefer a customized tour, you can contact me directly!
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Type: Walking
Walking approximately 1.5 miles
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616 H Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001, United States
Meet near the Friendship Arch by Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro
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