Mount Vernon Estate

I am a Washingtonian, born and bred, and I mean that literally. I am a descendant of the enslaved at Mount Vernon. Tracing my roots back eight generations to Mount Vernon. As a young boy walking on Capitol Hill, I remember the Tour Guides guiding the out-of-towners about the city. Most were then ladies with white gloves and umbrellas. I didn't think much of the white gloves, but that's a bygone era and what women of culture wore. I remember thinking, what a fantastic job to have, showing folks about the monuments, the Memorials, and the Halls of Congress. After 30 years of working as a government attorney dealing with labor law, retirement allowed me to seriously pursue tour guiding. I earned an undergraduate degree in English Literature and Education from Fisk University (Nashville, Tennessee) and a law degree from Howard University. After 30 years of working as a government attorney dealing with labor law, retirement allowed me to seriously pursue tour guiding. I am also a copywriter promoting bleisure travel, food, and wine. And a fiction author of a legal thriller and mystery series. As a storyteller, my tours include anecdotes packed with historical facts. No matter your particular interest, I can help you plan the perfect DC tour. My guiding experience includes being a step-on guide for student buses during the busy Spring high season. These tours usually include Mount Vernon, Arlington National Cemetery, the National Mall monuments, and memorials. I provide Smithsonian Museum tours, including the National Gallery of Art and the Museum of African American History and Culture, and treks through historic neighborhoods. I make every tour special - blending in-depth information, local insight, illuminating stories, and chocked with discoveries. I bring enthusiasm and expertise with the hope of creating a memorable one-of-a-kind tour experience. District of Columbia Licensed Tour Guide Member of the Washington Guild of Professional Tour Guides Received Training from the Guide Services of Washington Willing to make transportation arrangements. I can accompany you in your vehicle, or I can arrange for a separate car and driver. Visitors are advised to consider the cost of parking using the subway system Visitors will also incur the cost of parking.