Take a guided walking tour of a historic neighborhood older than DC itself. Georgetown's colonial charm includes canals, cobblestoned streets, historic homes, and intriguing history.
You will see and hear stories of:
- Chesapeake & Ohio Canal - a waterway through the industrial part of the historic neighborhood
- Old Stone House - the oldest residential building in the district, now a National Park site.
- Homes of Jackie & John F. Kennedy - hear about their time in Georgetown before and after his assassination
- 18th and 19th Century Homes - learn about the diverse, historic architecture of the houses and the stories of those who have lived here. Look for original firemarks, coal chutes, ironworks, and gas lanterns.
- Hear stories of the Black Georgetown community, immigrants who shaped the neighborhood, and women who bucked social norms.
- Georgetown University - see the famous campus and learn how the neighborhood influenced it.
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