Activities ,Walking tours ,Excursions & day trips ,Culture & history

Ellington to Langston - The Jazz Era in DC

Washington DC, United States

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Ellington to Langston - The Jazz Era in DC

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Overview

Duration

2h 30min

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

* Starting February 2024, tour is offered the first Saturday of the month at 3pm.

This amazing walking tour will take you on a journey to an era in which U Street NW DC was the center of African American music and intellectualism. The sounds of jazz was everywhere, Langston Hughes and Jean Toomer were being established as the future writers of the day, and an effort to document the history of African Americans was underway. Take a journey through the Harlem Renaissance as it started in DC! Tour stops mid-way at the famous Ben's Chili Bowl, for optional refreshments and a bathroom break.

What to remember

Important info

Wheelchair accessible. Stroller accessible. Service animals allowed. Near public transportation. Transportation is wheelchair accessible. Surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Not recommended for travelers with back problems. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking