Once a dividing line between downtown’s federal offices and the historically Black Shaw neighborhood, the Mount Vernon Square Historic District has long been a hub of culture and change. This walking tour, easily accessible from the Washington Convention Center, gives participants an exclusive look inside the beautifully restored Carnegie Library, once one of the few integrated public spaces in a segregated city and now home to the DC History Center.

Along the way, explore the sites and stories of faith communities, urban renewal, racial justice, and 19th-century architecture repurposed for the modern era.

Note: Tour will include significant amounts of walking so weather appropriate clothes and comfortable shoes are a must. Semi-casual attire is recommended.

Registration: $15.00 

*If you have already registered, you can add the course by searching your name and Registration ID under “Edit Existing Registration”.

All registrations are final – while you may cancel your participation, no refunds will be provided.