DC Monuments by Moonlight: Small Group Walking Tour
Description
Don't think a tour should be a huge list of dates? Me neither! On this Evening interactive walking tour we will explore some of DC’s most iconic monuments, learning about the people they honor and those who made them. We will talk as a group about what monuments mean to you and why we have them. Come prepared to walk about a mile (1.6km). There will be benches, but not at every stop. A water bottle is recommended. Most importantly, bring your curiosity (and your camera!). So, who am I? I’m glad you asked! My name is Shelley and I adore talking about people, especially the ones that lived in the past. I started my career as a ranger with the National Park Service – you know, those people with the funny hats. You could have met me at The Frederick Douglass House, Cape Cod National Seashore, or The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal during my seven years of service. I have a Master's in museum studies and a Bachelors in anthropology and linguistics. I’m excited to meet you!
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The tour will begin with the Washington Monument, which is dedicated to the United States’ first president, George Washington. We will view and discuss the monument from a distance. If you wish to see the monument up close, I recommend you do so before the tour.
The World War II Memorial honors the service of the 16 million Service Members who were part of the U.S. Armed Forces, the support of millions on the home front, and the 405,399 Americans who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
The Vietnam Veteran Memorial is made up of three separate parts: the Three Soldiers statue, the Vietnam Women’s Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial (The Wall). While here, we will talk about how the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was created and how it is used today to honor those who died during the war.
The Korean War Veterans Memorial honors the sacrifices of the millions of Americans and allied partners who fought during the Korean War with a moving Wall of Remembrance and 19 service men statues.
We will end our tour at the Lincoln Memorial, which is dedicated to the nation’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, who led the country during the American Civil War and was crucial to ending slavery.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers that have a hard time walking long distances.
Reviews(5)
it was a great tour of the monuments, learned a lot more than it i just read up on my own. She was super knowledgeable about the history of the war/person but also the building of the monuments, the context of selecting what would be built and how it has changed over time.
Having a walking tour with Shelly was fabulous! It was a small group so we were able to hear everything she said and were able to ask all our questions.
This tour was great for our family. Highly informative and interesting. It gave our kids context for what they were seeing and the adults were impressed by the guide’s knowledge of the monuments and the thinking behind their designs.
Shelly. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. I liked the war memorials I experienced a different feeling with all three.
What an absolutely delightful 3 hours. There just can't be enough said about our tour guide, Ramon Baron. Ramon is an encyclopedia of knowledge about all things Washington DC. Don't waste time with other companies your money is money well spent on this tour. Trust me!
